biker nurse

biker nurse

LTC , SDC and MDS certified (3.0)

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  1. school debate over nursing in LTC

    15 years in LTC . LPN to RN. I know I can't hand a 13 y/o a baby. I know I can't take care of a child who has been abused and not strangle their parents. I know I can't watch a loved one freak in the...
  2. Plz take the time to read

    I do not think this is productive at all. I'm surprised this was an accepted practice to begin with. I feel you should meet with the whole class and see how everyone feels about this. Nursing school...
  3. Coding

    I read an article on line a few months ago about the up and comming career for nurses being coding. My job sent me for a basic coding class and I have to admit I enjoyed it and it was very...
  4. employment after back surgery

    3 back surgeries later... I've done staff development..Quality assurance and amnow doing MDS, GOOD
  5. you are right that you ARE not referring to all nursing homes.... I wish I had a dime for all the times we've sent them to the hospital and they come back with break down from not being turned... my...
  6. Patient Abuse And Our Obligations

    IF YOU REALLY FEEL IT Was abuse you did the right thing. living with youself is mort important than what everyone else thinks. you REAL friends will understand and stick by you. Who needs the rest??...
  7. Help!!

    MY 2 cents.. I learned ALOT being a cna (or personal care aide) at a hospital (SUNY to be
  8. Attention Deficit Disorder/ ADHD

    experts say they can grow out of it...my feeling is they learn to handle the s/s better and are more aware
  9. searching for happiness

    long term care takes time before you can love and appreciate it. right now you are still learning . Yes alot of meds but once you master ths you will be able to find youself doing alot of good for...
  10. Dialysis Nursing, how do I get my foor in the door

    I don't know where you live but the job posting on here in my state (NC) is hurting for dialysis nurses. Call your local dialysis ctr and ask how to apply. fill out an app. attach your resume. ask...
  11. Pregnant in nsg school?

    2 girls in my RN program had babies and completed One girl sent her son to college the week before she had the baby. (SHE ADMITTED SHE GOT PREGNANT THE NIGHT BEFORE A
  12. I just can't do it....

    Good for you!! It sounds like you did some soul searching before you made your decision. Good luck and bless you and you
  13. Question for Female Nurses

    Go with your heart!! Hubby is auto tech but LOVES to learn about disease, meds, health etc. Passion in what you LOOVE to do is the turn
  14. Personal emergency...forget how to be a nurse?

    been there and my nursing degree isn't worth the paper it's printed on. HATE it when hubby says
  15. Don't ya just love the rumor mill?

    As the post above me said you are protected. However, Dealing with the same at my LTC I've learned tomorrow something different will happen for them all to talk about! It was last Mon I told a...
  16. How marketable are you.....

    Go For
  17. Great Day!!

    Awesome!! Be proud of yourself!! What knid of
  18. LTC or Hospital

    I 've been in LTC for over 13 years.LPN to RN Floor nurse to sdc now MDS. a relative told me yesterday I was great with "old" People. I took it as a complement. Go where your heart is and you'll...
  19. When do you think it will end?

    I personally do not feel the shortage will ever end. We are living longer and getting smarter. Nurses will Always be
  20. Help??!!>>

    I'm painting quotes in my office for/about nurses, but I can't find any about CNA's. I work in LTC. (I'm SDC) Do you have any about housekeeping/dietary? example; nurses..angels with stethoscopes....
  21. Studying Techniques

    What I found to be a life saver, was a CD I bought from the Discovery store that was made especially for studing. (check the Discovery store on-line) also meditation CD's. Good
  22. Sometimes you can't win (long)

    Hang tough!! I gave my notice and it's been crap too! 3 more days for me. Honestly maybe it's jelously. one of the housekeepers came in my office upset the DON and another nurse said something mean...
  23. Aahhhh!!!!

    This happens alot everywhere I've
  24. hitting on female nurses..

    As a female nurse, I would never respond to a line. A smile, A hello How ya doing? Some interest in what I do. A little chit chat BUT a LINE??!! NO
  25. Silliest thing you ever did after a long shift...

    . When leaving in the AM I always followed this guy from the OR. I always checked out his butt. This one time, I worked 3-11 @ one job then 11-7 and being 5 mos pregnant I actually told him he had...