tiroka03

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  1. What do you fear most on the job?

    tiroka03 replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your replies, I really feel your

  2. RN and Autism Mom

    tiroka03 replied to lovetp4ever2002's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I have two kids with AS. One is 28 years old and the other is 20. So, I believe I have a lot of experience. My son has finished college and is working full time. He is about a month out in...

  3. Narc count right, then WRONG

    tiroka03 replied to Dee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I got my first job as an LPN, 20 years ago, the RN and I shared a cart, and so also the Narc box. Turned out she was dipping into the narcotics. They hadn't hired anyone new in over 10 years,...

  4. Are you bothered by the noise of the AM shift staff?

    tiroka03 posted a topic in General Nursing

    As soon as PM shifts leaves, the night shift immediately lowers the sound level on our unit. We keep it quiet during the night. We are careful not to talk or laugh loudly. We use carts, but don't...

  5. So, I have to be a bad nurse to be a good nurse?

    tiroka03 replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked LTC both on sub acute and long term for quite a few years, and in different facilities. I find how the beginning of my shift goes - is in direct relation to how the person worked the...

  6. as DON/ADON ....do you help or hinder your staff?

    tiroka03 replied to sasha2lady's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am a floor nurse at in a LTC facility. I believe the best thing you can do as management is encourge and compliment. People work harder for you, if they believe you see the good in them. My best...

  7. system of breaks is for licensed staff in SNF

    tiroka03 replied to gigimon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Breaks? What are they? Besides lunch, which most of the time, I punch out for, and return to work, and then run back to the clock and punch in, I don't ever see a break. Would be nice to have one...

  8. Cameras

    tiroka03 replied to arw979's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have cameras everywhere, but since the management doesn't have the time to do their own stuff, I can't imagine them having time to watch 24 videos of every camera. It's not something I worry...

  9. The narc drawer...I'm so upset.

    tiroka03 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Another tip: Always, sign your nar book when giving a naroctic, double check the actual pack against the count in the book both before and after you take the med out of the pack, and before you give...

  10. Questions about LPN duties in nursing home

    tiroka03 replied to nervousnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think working in LTC, is the same as working in a hospital, except you have more patients, and less people around in case something goes wrong. You just keep going out and checking your patients....

  11. Med pass in LTC

    tiroka03 replied to Cat Truitt RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work nights, and the doctors have specifically written orders to give meds every 8 hours. Then we find a lot of meds that are given 12mid, 6am, 12noon and 6pm. This really bugs me, because I need...

  12. What time do you expect your relief nurse to show up?

    tiroka03 replied to KarynicaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I totally hear you. I can come in on my 11-7 shift, and find the pm shift eating, and reading magazines, and the cna's in the pt's lounge all watching tv. The patients haven't been checking in ?how...

  13. Changeover- Worst Night of my life (vent long)!!!!

    tiroka03 replied to RNgrrl09's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Changeover night is the worst night of the month. My facility is so against overtime that I am not allowed in early on the night of the changeover. Usually many or most of the charts are not...

  14. "How Can You Stand It?"

    tiroka03 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, that you are required to be responsible for so much in a nursing home setting. I didn't realize the difference until I worked in a hospital. I am an LPN, and had experience in things these...

  15. Night Shift

    tiroka03 replied to Maco's topic in General Nursing

    I think it takes a lot of time and tweaking your schedule to feel ok when working nights. I usually have trouble wanting to go to sleep when I get home in the morning. If I force myself to go to...

  16. How do I emotionally survive caring for a pedophile?

    tiroka03 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I came to work today, and a new patient was added into the mix. A male, sick in prision, serving time as a pedafpile. I was raised in a very abusive home. I figured someday, I might have to deal...

  17. How do I emotionally survive caring for a pedophile?

    tiroka03 replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. What a lot of insight and compassion. You all make very good points, and I am going to have to "sit and have myslef a think" on all you have written. I started by journelling just...

  18. I HATE nursing management

    tiroka03 replied to guineachick's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you can't be ready to take over a unit. How do you know what it is and why we do it, when you haven't done it. I totally agree with

  19. Music for stress relief

    tiroka03 replied to Galaknore's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Since I work nights, and the halls are darkened, I wire a ear piece under my uniform to my ear from my mp3 player. I find if I listen to music, not only does it lower my stress, but helps me keep up...

  20. Minnesota Roll Call

    tiroka03 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering where you all where from, what you are doing, CNA, LPN, RN ect. Where to you work, and why do you like

  21. Maybe giving it all up

    tiroka03 replied to HopelessinLTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Did you ever think that your pt already had a hip fracture before the fall? Sometimes these things are spontanous, and happen without anything big happening. Could have been a hairline fx already...

  22. Orientation ...need help

    tiroka03 replied to netzela's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think that it is really hard to learn a new job. I can give you one bit of advise that will help you. keep a little 3 x 5 spiral notebook, and make tabs. You might want to make sections for phone...

  23. my D.O.N. frightens me

    tiroka03 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do a good job, and don't have anything to fear. But, when I see the D.O.N. walk in the building, I feel afraid. I wonder, What does she think I did wrong? Will I be fired today? Lately there has...

  24. fired, and questioning reason

    tiroka03 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I recently got a job at a nursing home. There was a resident who was out of control, hitting, biting, kicking, howling, and unsteady on her feet. I gave her ativan IM, the correct dose. In order to...

  25. Should I quit?

    tiroka03 replied to lilkimball05's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good for you. Don't look back, and don't allow the people from your current job affect your thinking in your new