jeanniern55

jeanniern55 has 10 years experience and specializes in LTC Rehab.

Latest Activity

1. LTC floating?

   jeanniern55 replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   if you are prn you work as they need you and where they need you, you probably will work all of the units

2. do you ever have "stupid" days at work?

   jeanniern55 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

   One day I put my pants on backwards and didn't even notice till afternoon, people still ask me if I have my clothes on right (I double check

3. Wine Debate

   jeanniern55 replied to TiggerBelly's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   In my years of LTC we have had a few people who had beer or wine we even had a lady that had 2 rum and cokes each evening, we have always treated the liquor like a controlled drug signing out for it....

4. Anyone Squeamish?

   jeanniern55 replied to nursingasanart's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   You will be able to tell a lot more once you start CNA class, You may surprise yourself I think every nurse has one thing that they don't

5. Why can't I find a job? :'(

   jeanniern55 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

   Here in NC where I live hospitals won't hire LPN's you may have some luck in LTC or Home

6. Please help. I am getting frustrated!!!

   jeanniern55 replied to Ladybug10's topic in General Nursing

   I have seen this many times as an RN in LTC, LPN,s sometimes feel a little intimated by a new RN, A lot of times the newbie will be quite vocal about being the RN but in LTC a nurse is a nurse unless...

7. What crazy ER hours do you work?

   jeanniern55 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

   four of us at my job have been doing 2-16's and 1-8 no weekends work Mon off Tues 8on Wed off Thurs work Fri next week off Mon work Tues 8on Wed work Thurs off Fri we have been doing it a couple of...

8. Cheating in Nursing School

   jeanniern55 replied to dunkinut's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   I agree with you maybe it is a maturity thing but you gotta wonder if there are people cheating and by some fluke make it through what kind of nurse will they

9. what's wrong with Skilled LTC

   jeanniern55 replied to kodicando's topic in General Nursing

   Love LTC the relationships you build with your residents is priceless, when they get sick and you take care of them they are so grateful for anything you have done for them you don't use all your...

10. Am I stepping on senior nurses toes?

    jeanniern55 replied to b eyes's topic in Emergency

    You did a good thing, a lot of times we are too lazy to make changes, we get so used to doing something just because "thats how we have always done it" change is

11. unsure what to think

    jeanniern55 replied to jandb917's topic in General Nursing

    jandb917 are you a

12. Why are RN's so fat!

    jeanniern55 replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Due to a horrible ulcer about 4 years ago my stomach was removed and they made me a small pouch, I can only eat a small amount at one time believe me I love to eat I would give anything to be able to...

13. Funny Sign In Slips

    jeanniern55 replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    I was admitting a sweet lady to our rehab floor, she had back surgery and was telling me the doctor sent her there for the rest of her iv antibiotics, (usually when they come from the hospital for ivs...

14. North Carolina Roll Call

    jeanniern55 replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I live in Lexington and work LTC, that is the only area I have ever worked in I was AM supervisor but hated never knowing when I got off, but I am a floor nurse now I work 2 -16's and 1 -8 so I only...

15. would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

    jeanniern55 replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    No No No Too much responsability, too much