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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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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!)....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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:

I agree with everything Nurset1981 said- those are great ideas. A good report sheet can save ALOT of time and mental stress. I always check for odd timed meds a the beginning of the shift- I would write a little 1p or 2p by there name- some nurses f...

Air mattresses, Float heels on pillows, skin prep to boney prominences and tips of toes, massages (especially to back and buttocks) with lotion to incease circulation, proper incontinent care followed by generous application of zinc oxide, and obvio...

Like the Commuter said, you have that 2 hour window for the med pass. Another thing is to be prepared ahead of time. As soon as you get report and count your narcs, go thru the MAR and TAR. Stock your cart and have everything ready by 7:45am (for th...

I agree with the others regarding the CNA's. One other thing is to remember is to not only listen to them, but make sure they understand YOU are THEIR supervisor. Most cna's will not take advantage but the ones who do will become your worst nightmare...

I too know what it is like to not be believed. It is beyond frustrating- and of course we must deal with the pain. kk2000, I had almost the same situation. Then I see an ortho doc and he tells me "I know nurses know what to say to get drugs and they ...

The LTC facilty I am working at did the same thing- new grads making more than me! So frustrating- especially on nights. They are paying weekend night nurses $25/hr even with no experience! When I approached them about this, I was told "you are not s...

I did not go to school in NC but in PA- my LPN cost $5500 and that included books and IV course. It was a Tech school. Good luck to you!

LTC is not for everyone. I am not saying that to discourage you. Just being honest. LTC can get very hectic- there will be several days with no lunch and no breaks. I work 12 hour shifts and end alot of days without getting everything done. I take ca...

I faxed my resume to a local doctors office and just got a call for an interview in the morning. I am so nervous! I don't know what to expect. I have never worked in an office setting before and I hope I am not jumping out of the frying pan into the ...

Never heard of it. Can you give me more info on this? I too am interested in getting an Rn a little faster- Wonder how accredited it would be? Hope someone relpies!