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  1. Help with Presentation ASAP PLEASE

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that bacteria thrive at room temperature...but you can't keep the room freezing cold. 73F would seem like a comfortable room temp. To me, this topic seems silly and I don't know why I am...

  2. I'm very disturbed by this

    skittlebear replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I was a brand new LPN right out of school. I was working in a crazy nursing home. One of the CNAs came running to me, "John's blue!" Holy.... Anyhoo, I and my supervisor ran into his room. OK, I was...

  3. Fired but asked to resign!

    skittlebear replied to RNStudy's topic in General Nursing

    I think everyone here has given you great advice so I am not going to repeat. I just wanted to say that I am sorry your having to deal with this. I hope you can look at this as a lesson to learn for...

  4. need answer asap regarding peg tube

    skittlebear replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    At my LTC facility, we can change out gastrostomy tubes routinely and as needed as long as they are not sutured in place. You can easily verify placement after the tube is inserted. Jejunal tubes, on...

  5. reinstatement while on ativan

    skittlebear replied to auntyjoyce's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi Joyce, Suzi, RN already gave you great advice but I just wanted to add something else. In my opinion, since you are taking this medication for panic disorder and have a valid script, I see no...

  6. As a Nurse what are some things that make you sick?

    skittlebear replied to Josh.P's topic in General Nursing

    short-staffing and crazy management! Sorry, can't think of anything else such as bodily fluids. I am pretty immune to

  7. If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

    skittlebear replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    No...of course not! I could have a much easier job for $8.50/hr and I am an LPN. Think of all the stress and responsibilities you have to endure as a nurse. It can be physically and mentally draining...

  8. Those who want to get out of nursing..

    skittlebear replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    what an excellent post pagandeva, i couldn't have said it better myself! i truly loved your last paragraph! i have let my job take over my life until i'm stressed and depressed because of it. i need...

  9. Cried at Work...& Investigations

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much everyone for responding! The interview was not as bad as I thought. I didn't even sign out the medication in question. The whole interview took about 5 minutes or so. They didn't...

  10. Cried at Work...& Investigations

    skittlebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am extremely stressed out at work. We have been working short for a while. We have so many responsibilities and so little time to accomplish them. I know, I know...this is the norm for nursing....

  11. Cried at Work...& Investigations

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Perpetual Student, Thank you so much for your very informative reply. I just signed up for NSO after reading your post. I had insurance several year ago, but didn't feel the need to keep it. I guess...

  12. Cried at Work...& Investigations

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for responding. I know I shouldn't be worrying but I can't help it. I am a worry wart, to say the least. Without giving out too much information, one of the descrepancies was simply...

  13. Those who want to get out of nursing..

    skittlebear replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    jrwest, Wouldn't it have been nice if nursing school prepared nurses for the REAL WORLD of nursing? I loved nursing school. I was so fascinated with the anatomy of the human body, pharmacology,...

  14. Assisted Living Facility Questions

    skittlebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am contemplating leaving my current job that I've worked at for a while b/c I am having problems with the unprofessionalism that our new nurse manager presents. I saw an ad in the paper for...

  15. please help: is 1 nurse: 50 patients

    skittlebear replied to lhsouthern's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i don't think you are over reacting one bit. that is a high pt load! even though you have med techs, you are ultimately responsible for each resident. i personally wouldn't feel comfortable in that...

  16. help me KEEP my license plz?...

    skittlebear replied to rickysyfee's topic in General Nursing

    Great letter Diane, I will save this just in case. Hopefully I will never have to use

  17. bad experience with a male nurse

    skittlebear replied to bigd123's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Nursing is very stressful and maybe he was taking his frustraton out on you - or - maybe you were just overly sensitive due to the fact that you were post-op and hurting (could be a little of both)....

  18. Embarrassing question reguarding CNA classes...

    skittlebear replied to janelane's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think most of these posts summed it up pretty well, but especially CathyLew's. It is true. We are caring for pts daily who depend on us (Nurses, CNA's, etc) for their care. Some may have the same...

  19. triple lumen feeding tubes

    skittlebear replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    If the pt has a J-tube, he should receive his feedings through that (this was probably inserted due to aspiration risks and this pt should receive his feeding through a pump as Larry the nurse...

  20. New DON is Unprofessional

    skittlebear posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have a problem with our new DON! She/he gossips about other nurses often. I found out recently from a co-worker that this manager gossiped about me (I know it's true b/c she knew personal things...

  21. Need to Vent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    skittlebear replied to 1964nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Kudos to you for sticking up for your residents. You were very brave, especially since you are so new. Yes, these CNAs (and the other ones they confide in) may give you a very hard time in the future....

  22. New DON is Unprofessional

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes, she gossips to EVERYONE. I will be standing in the room with 10 other nurses present and she will start gossiping. I don't know why, but some of these nurses are just awestruck by her. Yes, she's...

  23. New DON is Unprofessional

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thanks for replying. I have actually thought about going to night shift, but we don't have an opening at the present time. I don't want to leave this job but I also don't want to work in an...

  24. Looking for fellow black nurses!

    skittlebear replied to jtmonique's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to the OP and others for opening my eyes. I didn't realize how hard it must be. I think it would be great to start a new topic (thread) and I would love to read and learn more. : ) BTW: Merry...

  25. For Burned out nurses who are leaving the profession...

    skittlebear replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    Great post ArwenEvenstar I haven't been a nurse as long as you. I am an LPN who has worked as an LPN for 5yrs. I will say, the REAL world of nursing is NOTHING like LPN school. I loved LPN school and...