gentlegiver

gentlegiver ASN, LPN, RN

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  1. Supervisor upset because I have another job!

    gentlegiver replied to BABYJADE06's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would point out to her (nicely) that; Although I love working for her company, I noticed that they don't usually hire new grads. I stand a better chance at being hired full time at the new place,...

  2. The case of the missing pens: A rant and an idea

    gentlegiver replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Chin up, you have come out of the closet!! I'm so proud of you! Now you need to work on the thievery. And as much as I like you... Keep Away From My

  3. The case of the missing pens: A rant and an idea

    gentlegiver replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    obviously you are not addicted to pens!! looking for the perfect pen is a lesson each nurse learns. it must fit comfortably in your hand, must prevent hand cramping when charting and be the correct...

  4. Proposition for a Nursing Revolt

    gentlegiver replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    You are supposed to read it and make changes, it's a very basic rough draft. But, Thank

  5. Proposition for a Nursing Revolt

    gentlegiver replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    to whom this may concern; we am sending this letter to ask for your help in a very crucial matter. we are nurses, we work in hospitals, long term care, clinics, dr’s offices and every where else...

  6. Proposition for a Nursing Revolt

    gentlegiver replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    And now you see why we will never get any changes done. Nurses will not unite to make the changes we desperately need. Only, what, 22 people replied to this thread. Sad really, Nursing will...

  7. New Grad willing to take a pay cut for employment?

    gentlegiver replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    It will pass, corporations will spend millions of $$ to ensure they can hire cheaper Nurses. And we really don't have a say in the matter because we can't seem to stand together and say

  8. Proposition for a Nursing Revolt

    gentlegiver replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    According to the Occupational Handbook, in 2008 there were 753,600 LPN positions held in the USA. I am sure with the way they are graduating them there are more. Please don't leave us

  9. Proposition for a Nursing Revolt

    gentlegiver replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I hope to stop in LTC settings, 60 patients, 2 Nurses and 5 CNA's is definately not enough to control a mob of elderly Dementia patients. I'm sick of hearing people say they've been told...

  10. Proposition for a Nursing Revolt

    gentlegiver replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    I am willing to do what ever is needed to improve our situation. I currently work per-deim so have the time to help out in what ever way I can. My specialty is geriatrics, I work LTC, but, I only have...

  11. Proposition for a Nursing Revolt

    gentlegiver replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    I started to write my Rep., I want to get ratios in LTC down to a number that will allow us to care for our patients, complete charting, have time to look up labs, contact Dr's, write out &...

  12. Help!! Sticky situation relating to "abuse"

    gentlegiver replied to RNwithquestions's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On the positive side; if you are found innocent then they have to pay you for the time you are suspended (at least they do here). On the con side: talk to a lawyer... just in case! Please up date us...

  13. I'm glad I listened to my instinct.

    gentlegiver replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    So many times I have called the Dr to tell them something was "not right" with my patients. Most of the time they order a C-Xray and labs, I haven't been wrong yet (thank goodness) and have caught...

  14. Not "real nurses"

    gentlegiver replied to reussir1's topic in General Nursing

    So often this has come up. It's kinda like the "Nurse eating thier young" threads. The answer is simple & basic.... 1. did you graduate from a Nursing school? 2. did you pass the NCLEX? If you...

  15. Health of Staff when working on the floor!

    gentlegiver posted a topic in General Nursing

    Here in New England we had a few days that were well into the 90's. At work our company still had the heat on, we are not allowed to open windows unless the patients request us to. Management didn't...

  16. Health of Staff when working on the floor!

    gentlegiver replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    I am often amazed at the rules that are enacted that really do place the staff in unhealthy situations. Why is it that Health Care Companies refuse to allow staff the ability to take care of...

  17. As basic decency slips away....We watch them die and do nothing.........

    gentlegiver replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    And not one of them made an attempt to help this man!!

  18. I just have to say this....

    gentlegiver replied to tokmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Are you sure you haven't died and you are actually in

  19. New Grad willing to take a pay cut for employment?

    gentlegiver replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure how all foreign Nurses live, but those who work in my faculity tend to rent an apartment together so thier cost of living is lessened and they can send more $$$ back to thier home country...

  20. Confused residents are upsetting to me

    gentlegiver replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You can not reorient a dementia patient, you can redirect, but, not reorient. As dementia takes them, it removes the last years to the earliest years. I have had many patients ask where thier...

  21. Postfall Neurochecks. What's your protocol?

    gentlegiver replied to horrorxgirl's topic in General Nursing

  22. St John's Regional Medical Center Joplin Missouri

    gentlegiver replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Actually it was after Katrina. And yes they meant clean up (non-patient related), going out in the field and help move debris, but, absolutely no patient contact. I found that very interesting, as I...

  23. St John's Regional Medical Center Joplin Missouri

    gentlegiver replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    With the Red Cross, LPNs will be used as clean up. I was going to sign up and was told I could not function as a Nurse with them. But they were more than happy to have me do clean up in the

  24. The CEO said WHAT!!!!

    gentlegiver replied to resumecpr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! too

  25. Have you seen this in migraine patients before?

    gentlegiver replied to jmqphd's topic in General Nursing

    Wish it was. My migraines are hormonally related, my Mother and Grandmother had them from puberty to menopause too. Funny tho, none of my sisters get them, just me. After years of dealing with them I...