Simplepleasures

Simplepleasures

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  1. Survey begins

    Simplepleasures replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Right on sister, or brother!Plus, why are we "helping" cover up what is wrong when surveyors are there? Are we any more appreciated for it? Does trying to be complicit in "hiding" things from state...

  2. "Right to work"... what does this mean?

    Simplepleasures replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct in your meaning of the term "right to work", but are still wrong when it comes to "at will". The meaning of "at will" has nothing to do with unions at all.It simply means you can be...

  3. "Right to work"... what does this mean?

    Simplepleasures replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh!

  4. "Right to work"... what does this mean?

    Simplepleasures replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa, too wierd, I cant get that wierd green smiley face off of my post!!! What

  5. "Right to work"... what does this mean?

    Simplepleasures replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, Am I confused or are you confused? I understand from my daughter, who is an attorney that a"right to work" state is one in which you are allowed to work in your trade without having to join the...

  6. Who Must "Take the Fall?"

    Simplepleasures replied to Simplepleasures's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Look CapeCod, I dont know you from Adam, all I know about you is what you post.When you make assertions that nurses who have problems in LTC are "slackers" and "lazy" you have made yourself a part of...

  7. Eleven pound baby!

    Simplepleasures replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My 27 year old daughter was 10lbs 3oz. 22 1/2 inches long, just about killed me -Im short waisted , carried her high and ended up having a MI, mild,thank goodness.She was born naturally, no epidural,...

  8. new med times.. upon rising, breakfast lunch???

    Simplepleasures replied to griffincrew's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes this form of deception has turned into an art in LTC.They are now firing their staff if they oppose this practice of "lies".This is so sad because it is prevalent in most LTC facilities in this...

  9. med pass times ..... I am so done !!!!!

    Simplepleasures replied to griffincrew's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, and what is scary is that this is common place in most LTCs.So where can one run

  10. Filial Responsibility Laws, Pay Back Medicaid?

    Simplepleasures posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    On the Geriatric /LTC forum there is a discussion about Filial Responsibilty Laws under the heading of "When they wont Walk" started by Motorcycle Mama. I was blown away to learn that in some states...

  11. Patient as Customer model of healthcare

    Simplepleasures replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I can hear it now, "Hi my name is Mary, I will be your server today.How may I help

  12. When they can't (or won't) walk anymore...

    Simplepleasures replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Whoa, Im all for keeping the family member at home for care IF the family wants to and is able to ,but if one HAS to because of having to repay Medicaid costs, that has opened up whole new a can of...

  13. Questions about Drs orders HELP!! Please!

    Simplepleasures replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Daytonite is right, this is what Ive seen done in every facility Ive ever worked. Hey Daytonite, I bet you thought you would never hear me agree with you,

  14. Vent: On Jumping to Conclusions

    Simplepleasures replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Trudy,my boss was exactly the same way, her snap decision is now costing the facility lots of money defending themselves in my law suit and hopefully alot more if I win.Angio, their gossip mongering...

  15. When they can't (or won't) walk anymore...

    Simplepleasures replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Correct me if Im wrong, but is this filial responsibilty law being enforced? Or is it something the Repubs want to get passed? Or do some nursing homes/ home care companies require the family to sign...

  16. What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

    Simplepleasures replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Bellcollector, this sounds like a post that belongs in the LTC section of this forum.This is very typical of LTCs .Not at all unusual, but definatly

  17. When they can't (or won't) walk anymore...

    Simplepleasures replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WHAAATTTT??? WOW I have never heard of this, what state do you live in? I just have to look this up,seems like this is

  18. Who Must "Take the Fall?"

    Simplepleasures replied to Simplepleasures's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Cape Cod, I support all nurses who are not a PART of the problem, some of the words you have used to describe nurses who may be overwhelmed with the unrealistic work load in LTC is what makes me have...

  19. Newbie nurse afraid of her job she MAKES up stories, HELP< HELP<HELP

    Simplepleasures replied to mizzou_ivy's topic in General Nursing

    You would need to ask the family that was there when she was admitted, I simply would be honest, ask the family if they had any problems or complaints as to how their family member was admitted, if...

  20. As LPN's age

    Simplepleasures replied to twilite's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yup, Im one of the OLD LPNs too. Almost 28 years in the LTC dungeon.I also have DDD, DJD multilevel of spine DJD knees, starting cataracts both eyes, new diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis hands,...

  21. When they can't (or won't) walk anymore...

    Simplepleasures replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wont medicaid pay his nursing home bill if he no longer has

  22. Newbie nurse afraid of her job she MAKES up stories, HELP< HELP<HELP

    Simplepleasures replied to mizzou_ivy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree make sure the family backs you up, cause the administrator and the nurse seem to have an agenda that is not going to be clear to you until you are explaining yourself to the BON. Dont panic...

  23. Nurses With Hypothyroidism

    Simplepleasures replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. Ive been hypothyroid since 1987, when despite going to several doctors and having a misdiagnosis of congestive heart failure, sleep apnea and blaming every symptom on obesity, I was finally...

  24. How to Foster a Cooperative Environment?

    Simplepleasures replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I could never understand why on earth when we work in such a hostile atmosphere we make it worse for ourselves. Is it because we are so unhappy in our jobs that we become hateful?It is so sad to see...

  25. Who Must "Take the Fall?"

    Simplepleasures replied to Simplepleasures's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well it didnt happen to me until I had been in LTC for26 years!!It is a game of risk and the toll it takes on a nurse physically and mentally is NOT WORTH