geniann

geniann specializes in LTC, rehab, and now office nursing.

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1. How would the doctor know?

   geniann replied to geniann's topic in Ambulatory

   Well I talked to some of the other nurses in the office and one jokingly said something to doc- He said " yeah I know"- he didn't leave any behind since. Thank you ladies for your insight. Where I work all the nurses including the medical assistants ...

2. How would the doctor know?

   geniann posted a topic in Ambulatory

   I work for a VERY busy family practice. My doctor is great but he is WAY to trusting. I walk into rooms all the time and find his script pad on the desk- I am afraid to leave them around for fear a patient would swipe it. How would the doctor know? T...

3. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

   geniann replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

   Just when I think I have heard it all!! I can't believe some of these stories- How on earth do some of these nurses sleep at night!!! I always thought nursing was just that "NURSING"- caring and taking care of others- What a sad world it is becomin...

4. To grow a backbone....

   geniann replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

   I am one of the most passive people around. I am usually proud of it but at work I had to be the "boss" and that is NOT fun. I had to tell women who are old enough to be my mother to do something- not tell at first, but ASK. I would ask and then I H...

5. Being treated like dirt from the aides...

   geniann replied to Dempather's topic in New Nurse

   I had this same problem when I began at a local LTC facility. I was WAY too nice and they took advantage of me. Finally I had to write some of them up and I also had my supervisor, the DON and myself talk with all the aides to find out just exactly ...

6. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

   geniann replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

   Besides just pulling a resident off the floor and putting them back in bed after they have fallen, then acting like nothing happened because they didn't want to do the paperwork:nono:- a few other things come to mind. While in nursing school, a "futu...

7. Anyone with chronic back pain ever get better?

   geniann replied to Kirsti1181's topic in General Nursing

   L5/S1 herniation and severe degeneration with cervical scoliosis here! Been living in pain for 2 years- I agree with PT- it helped me so much. I was completley off narcotic pain meds while I went for PT. If I could afford it now, I would be going 5 d...

8. View disciplinary actions?

   geniann replied to geniann's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks mamason- I did try that site but that info is not on there. I hope someone else replies- I am trying to find it but can't. I also wonder if I need to subscribe for a nursing mag- I recieved it automatically back in PA but not here in FL. Wonde...

9. What is your daily routine in SNF(long term care?)

   geniann replied to Kashia's topic in LPN/LVN

   The Commuter did an excellent job of answering your question for double shifts- I work 12 hour shifts and do a few things differntly. I don't prepour my meds and I have 31 residents. I also am not required to monitor the dining room(which is great!)....

10. New Lpn to work for agency? Any suggestions?

    geniann replied to amandasaidso's topic in Agency

    Since it has been a couple weeks since your original post, how are things going? Are you working for the agency? I worked for agency right out of nursing school and worked 11-7 at hospitals and LTC's. It was ok and I learned ALOT and made good money....

11. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    geniann replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I loved my old Rockers but after reading all the posts about Crocs, I must buy a pair. I have back problems and my Rockers were the best- then they wore out and I could not find another pair like them, so I went with NurseMates. They are good but I s...

12. Ever feel under appreciated???

    geniann replied to Jamie Dale's topic in LPN/LVN

    Yes, yes and Yes. I think I felt most unappreciated when I worked in the hospital. There are always the great RN's, but the horrible ones sure stick out in my mind- thank goodness there were only a couple. Since we are unable to give pushes, I had to...

13. View disciplinary actions?

    geniann posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering if there is a site to view healthcare professionals disciplinary actions? I know when I lived in PA, I recieved a newsletter every 6 months that listed various nursing information and EVERYONE who had ANY type of disciplinary actions ...

14. Near Death Experience's

    geniann replied to bcskittlez's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't had any patients tell me of their NDE but I myslef had one. July 7,2004, I went in for a hysterectomy. The doc wanted to do it vaginally but found the 3 1/2 pound tumor too large- Duh! Anyway, she did a partial hyst and left my tubes and ov...

15. Flex time in LTC, Interview tomorrow!

    geniann replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric

    Sorry nd_mom- My bad- I misunderstood your question- I must have been half asleep when I read it. Hope things are going well for you:nurse: