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  1. Job Duties.... CNA, LPN, RN, NP...

    NannaNurse replied to Hopegirl's topic in General Nursing

    We all 'clean up the patients, nurses pass meds, we do total care, we do it all, we are Super Nurses.......... Maybe the nurses in Calif are happier because they have the

  2. As a BSN student in clinicals it seems like many floor nurses are "mean spirited".

    NannaNurse replied to Love767's topic in General Nursing

    We LOVE our students.......we remember our times in clinicals and some of these students look absolutely 'shell shocked', so we really 'baby' them and let them know that it is really 'ok'.......they...

  3. Job Duties.... CNA, LPN, RN, NP...

    NannaNurse replied to Hopegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I am..........I started out as a 'candy-striper'.......does anybody know what that is/was???? :chuckle I was then a nurse's aide, CNA, MA, LPN and now ADN........maybe that is why I'm so tired...

  4. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    NannaNurse replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    The funny thing is..........we do aquity ratings every darn shift........for what?? We have a rating of 0-3+.........about 45% of our patients are 2-3+ and this means nothing.........we have 22...

  5. Can nurses in the US really work a straight 24 hour shift??

    NannaNurse replied to care bear's topic in General Nursing

    This was one of my schedules this past August......I (momentary lapse of sound brain activity) told my boss that while my husband was in Kuwait I would work when she needed me??????????????? (I have...

  6. Why do nursng students HAVE to have health insurance b/4 they strart cliniclas?

    NannaNurse replied to KibbsRNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    This was never a discussion when I went.........lots of good advise here tho'.......good

  7. Job Duties.... CNA, LPN, RN, NP...

    NannaNurse replied to Hopegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Not trying to discourage you.....but expect to be over worked and under paid.......if this is NOT something that you want to do more than anything and if it does not come from the heart..you will NOT...

  8. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    NannaNurse replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Yeah...........I think the RN should have recieved a write up for this. He/She was to ensure the LPN was 'doing his/her job'..........sad enough to say since we are over-loaded as it is..............

  9. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    NannaNurse replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    This nurse made a very grave mistake, not doing rounds and tending to the needs of her/his patients. The fact that it's a LPN doesn't bother me, she is a nurse too..........same argument, different...

  10. lpn-rn...same difference

    NannaNurse replied to reyna's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think 'some of you' read the part where I stated that these were MY opinions............I don't have a 'thing' against RN's.......I am one, but I also started out as a LPN, where 'I' believe I...

  11. lpn-rn...same difference

    NannaNurse replied to reyna's topic in General Nursing

    undefined I know this is a very old thread, but I just have to comment here. I know that this is a debate that will never end and the RN vs LPN will never see eye to eye. Yes, the RN goes to school...

  12. Bathing a 7 y/o

    NannaNurse replied to Nurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    Am I the only one here who is seeing RED WARNING FLAGS here???? She doesn't like showers at her father's......it makes her uncomfortable........She doesn't want to talk about it???? OMG!!! Get that...

  13. Fibromyalgia

    NannaNurse replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    Boy oh boy....I'm not sure if I should even comment. I'm almost embarassed to admit I suffer from FM.......have for about 15 yrs now. Depressed?? Sometimes I am. If you can't imagine moderate to...

  14. Smoking ban

    NannaNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    The healthcare corp I work for has decided to ban smoking at all of it's facilities.....no smoking by anybody, anywhere on the grounds.......No smoking for patients.....I actually think they...

  15. Smoking ban

    NannaNurse replied to NannaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hey all, thanks so much for all the responses. This ban goes into effect starting in November and 'mass' walkouts are already being planned.....I do agree with the 'smell' thing.....I'm a former...

  16. Does anyone know how workman's comp works?

    NannaNurse replied to BarbPick's topic in General Nursing

    I don't agree with the employer A & B thing. If you hurt your knee while working for A and you went through all the therapy, etc and released from care, that closes that case file UNLESS you...

  17. Telephone orders...read back and verified...

    NannaNurse replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    We have been doing this for about 6-8 months now. They put big signs up... "RTO=Read back tele. order" "RVO=Read back verbal order" and some of the dingy nurse still write what they want......'this...

  18. Survey: Do you leave work at your scheduled time on a regular basis?

    NannaNurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I 'try' to leave as close to 'on time' as I can. I spend 12+ hours there and most of the time I don't get my breaks or lunch....heck, there are times when I don't even get time to pee!! One of our 12...

  19. military nursing

    NannaNurse replied to emmybsu's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I spent almost 20 yrs as a military wife and 6 of those years as a Army 2ndLt, 1stLt & Capt......if you like to travel, it's great. You have to be willing to 'boldy go where no military nurse...

  20. Can I be a Nurse?

    NannaNurse replied to MarylynZZZ's topic in General Nursing

    As a former officer in the US Army, we had/have a slogan that is still used.........if they don't ask, don't tell. If we start telling our whole life story, I don't think that many of us would be...

  21. LPN's in Missouri??

    NannaNurse replied to ashemson's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm a IV Cert. LPN and 'trying' to finish my RN......someday;) I work at DePaul in St.Louis and love it. I think the same goes for just about every state regarding LPN's and IV Therapy...... I...

  22. How do you stay cheerful and bubbly during work?

    NannaNurse replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    I try to make it 'my mission' to pick out the most hateful, irritating patient/resident and 'win them over'....sometimes this is quite a mission.......impossible.....at times. I just try to put...

  23. Hospital pays for education?

    NannaNurse replied to TootyFruity's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, you apply for tuition reimbursment, take your courses....while working mind you, and after passing with a 'C' or better, you are reimbursed for the semester you just finished....the...

  24. retention bonus

    NannaNurse replied to TELEpathicRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work for a major healthcare system in the St.Louis,Mo area. I recieved a $7500.00 bonus paid out over 3 years, but I'm not required to 'stay' there. I get 'installments' every 6 mo as long as I stay...

  25. Fraudulant nursing assistant scam ...scary!

    NannaNurse replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

    Actually.....this is not as scary as it seems.......I've worked with some NA's that actually passed and were STILL terrible!! But seriously.....We do need a better system....but I know that is asking...