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  1. Advice Pls!

    bluegeegoo2 replied to JASTX's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I work about 45 min/hr from Killeen and make $24.15/hr days in LTC. I have almost 9 yrs experience. Most of my coworkers carpool to my facility from Killeen because the pay is much better the closer...

  2. How much do you make 2016

    bluegeegoo2 replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    24.15/hr full time days in Texas, LTC. Graduated in '07 starting pay 15.70 in LTC full time

  3. Boldness to Speak

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Parakeet's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Maybe I'm just naive, but I can't for the life of me figure out why some people can't/won't allow others to believe the way that suits them best. I am an Atheist and work closely with a Christian and...

  4. Facility refuses to give raises

    bluegeegoo2 replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is why I work for a non-profit facility, and would work for The Golden Arches before I EVER work for a for-profit facility again. Raises are based on performance/attendance, and it's common to...

  5. Re-directing tips needed for Alzheimer's/behavior pts

    bluegeegoo2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What tricks of the trade do you have for re-directing Alzheimer's or behavior pts? There are 2 in particular on my unit that drive me up the wall! One is so very fixated on "going home" that it...

  6. When a pt "gets" to you

    bluegeegoo2 replied to mmc51264's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know exactly where you're coming from. My mother was murdered almost 2 years ago. That experience has forever changed how I view the world, people, process emotions, etc. My dad died of natural...

  7. Signs You Won't Pass A Survey

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One sign you won't pass is when you see your pharmacy consultant shaking her head muttering to herself and madly scribbling in her notebook every time she opens a med cart

  8. Negligent CNA?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to halerac88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hygiene Queen: I think it has to be reported to state because it was a piece of equipment that caused the injury, not the transfer itself. I wouldn't quote me on that as I'm not entirely

  9. Narc Count Disaster

    bluegeegoo2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There has been a seriously confusing issue with the count on a bottle of narcs over the weekend. I will attempt to outline the issue. Keep in mind that the scheduled dose for this med is TID,...

  10. It's just a ******* straight cath!!!

    bluegeegoo2 replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    I would call the family and have them request a send out to the ER then call the MD and get the order so that she can be treated ASAP. She shouldn't have to die d/t a squabble over

  11. One Atheist FAQ Answered

    bluegeegoo2 posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I have had some interesting experiences as an atheist nurse, if not downright puzzling. What follows is but a few of the many interactions that I have encountered. When pressed for an answer to the...

  12. Why are you scared?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Crosobien's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The only time I've heard of anyone losing their license is d/t diverting narcotics/drug abuse. Even then, in most cases they've had to register with the state and comply with the monitoring program....

  13. skin tear packets

    bluegeegoo2 replied to delia94's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have 1 sheet (a triplicate copy) to fill out basic info like who/what/when/where/how. A note goes in the MD book. (They do daily rounds M-F) call family. Chart in eMAR. We initiate our own tx's and...

  14. One Atheist FAQ Answered

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    People in general can be judgmental with and without religion. I would caution you to not become judgmental yourself and alienate entire groups of people because of a bad experience with one. I have...

  15. One Atheist FAQ Answered

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I understand that. I happen to work for a religion-based facility, so obviously there are many religion based goings on. I obviously knew that going in and don't have a problem with it so long as I am...

  16. New Grad on Subacute floor at LTC... need advice :'(

    bluegeegoo2 replied to new.grad.rn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Agreed. I've obviously been doing it wrong. No wonder I'm exhausted after a shift! What with all of the extra work of doing assessments, calling doctors, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness...

  17. Irritating spouses/family that don't understand?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Eleven011's topic in General Nursing

    I have lots of those types of pictures as well. It seems in my circle of people

  18. Having No Empathy For Certain Residents

    bluegeegoo2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Sounds bad, but it's true. I was reflecting on past residents, particularly the ones that made providing adequate nursing care a nearly insurmountable personal challenge. Case in point: I had charge...

  19. Having No Empathy For Certain Residents

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in General Nursing

    This was a few years ago. I was just reflecting on some of the more difficult moments in my career. The individual I was referring to did not register as ordered for several years as we found out, and...

  20. Plantar fasciitis, just curious have you had it?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to tsm007's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't had PF, but suffer from Achilles tendonitis here and there. However, my husband has been battling with PF for several weeks and it's killing him. (Not enough to go the doctor, of course.) He...

  21. what position would you take?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Raefabian4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This. Especially nights. I just worked a 2a-2p on Wednesday to cover for a MIA night nurse and I can still feel it. If I did 2 shifts back to back I'd need the 5 days off to recover. I'm all about my...

  22. Sick calls

    bluegeegoo2 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    We have an attendance policy, but it isn't enforced (unless they're trying to get rid of you, then suddenly it's all by the book.) The prevailing culture seems to be show up if you want, when you...

  23. "JUST" an Lpn

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Newnurse19882010's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I couldn't agree more. One less PITA for me to deal with.

  24. Change in status

    bluegeegoo2 replied to ClinicalCareCoord's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    In situations such as that, (and I've had my share) I'd start a breathing tx if ordered and put them in the high Fower's position (as high as possible without them slumping over anyway) while staying...

  25. need help with unruly cna group

    bluegeegoo2 replied to oatmeal's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So, ummm, lemme get this straight: CNA's are "setting up" nurses to lose their job and possibly license? Exactly how are they going to accomplish that? The only ways that I can think of are neglecting...