RNfromMN BSN, RN

RNfromMN has 4 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Developmental Disabilities, LTC.

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1. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

   RNfromMN replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   This is 100% what I am saying. My husband works for a bank. I tried to explain to him it's like having the CEO (or a department head or anyone else in management) walk into work for the day &...

2. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

   RNfromMN replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Just before I had found out about this pregnancy, I was on the verge of accepting a nursing position with another facility. I don't get any benefits through this job, but at least I would still...

3. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

   RNfromMN replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   As a staff nurse that only works weekends & takes care of her 3 small children during the week, I really don't feel it's my place to try & hire nursing staff. And if I knew anyone qualified...

4. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

   RNfromMN replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Yeah, definitely not a volunteer thing. Don't get me wrong - some of the nurses (that started where I work as CNAs) love the change. But even they're getting tired of never being scheduled to work...

5. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

   RNfromMN replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   That's totally how I feel. The doc that wrote my coworkers note didn't believe her that she was being scheduled involuntarily for CNA shifts. I guess he was like, "I don't understand - did you get in...

6. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

   RNfromMN replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Where supplies are found in each room. How they transfer. Dentures? Depends or pads? How much assistance is needed in dressing. There are 25-30 residents on my floor with new admissions...

7. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

   RNfromMN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Wondering what others opinions are on this topic. I'm an RN, been working at the same LTC for 8 years. I'm also 4 months pregnant with my 4th child. For the past 6 months or so, RNs & LPNs have...

8. feeling stupid

   RNfromMN replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

   Give it a good 6 months until you feel comfortable with your job...best advice a nurse ever gave

9. Crazy things pt's do for pain meds.

   RNfromMN replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Wow! All these stories are just nuts! I think I'll just stay in my lil' ole LTC - the most "deceitful" thing I have to deal with there is a 94 y.o. man who's only allowed to have two 1/2 oz of...

10. Another male idiot, asking stupid questions.....

    RNfromMN replied to wje9516767's topic in General Nursing

    i honestly can't tell if you meant to or not, but i think that you just blatantly insulted the profession i worked very hard to be a part of and am very proud to be a part

11. Pleasantly Confused

    RNfromMN replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I loooovvvvvee "pleasantly confused." I use it all the time - I'm a new nurse, I haven't really ever thought of the "appropriateness" of the term. I feel when I describe someone as "pleasantly...

12. I passed the NCLEX!

    RNfromMN replied to NurseMarla's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No apologies necessary for melodrama - try to hang onto and remember this feeling for as long as you can!

13. how do you take the BP in this scenario?

    RNfromMN replied to mashamontago's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just treat the knee like an elbow, if that makes any sense, and take it in the

14. please i need your prayers

    RNfromMN replied to tigger2sassy1's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers sent your way - God

15. I Am An R.n.!!

    RNfromMN replied to BlessedRoseRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!!!