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  1. Raises/ending pay

    egglady replied to annajanern's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, Please dont "settle" for LTC. Huge insult to our residents, there families and the staff. Started at 10.03 (in 1995) now, at same facility I am at 26.86. I am proud to say I didnt "settle", I...

  2. Please be nice to your aides.

    egglady replied to IlliniHelper's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    HOLY CRAP!!! This is gonna get good... Hang on while I get the popcorn and wait for the show! Perhaps a

  3. unsure if i need to report or not

    egglady replied to Husky48's topic in General Nursing

    I would clean it, and throw a band aid on it and continue with the shift. I would not lose any sleep over

  4. Would it be safe to continue as a CNA while pregnant?

    egglady replied to HappyBee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked full time day shift, until 2 days before my last child was due. Proper body mechanics, and common sense. Pregnancy is not a disability!! I also only took 5 weeks off for maternity leave. You...

  5. Why do some people choose to help others in need?

    egglady replied to RainyDayParade22's topic in General Nursing

    I became a LTC nurse because I wanted to care for people the way I would want my parents to be cared for... I try to do that each and every day I am at work, bad day or not. I love my job for the...

  6. OK Managment you win. Nurses are leaving on time now.

    egglady replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I totally agree, idobelieve, what I was getting at is that management needs to realize that nursing is about people not the damn charting!!! Just went thru our survey and yup, it is all about...

  7. OK Managment you win. Nurses are leaving on time now.

    egglady replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Usually in LTC, we dont refer to the people as "patients" but as "residents". Nursing isn't all about charting, it is about people taking care of people. Just my view of

  8. Best place for online scrubs?

    egglady posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What do you think is the best place to order online scrubs? I used to swear by Tafford, but they have changed so much! I love Uniform Advantage.... Any

  9. Best place for online scrubs?

    egglady replied to egglady's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    thanks! I will check out allheart! And, yes, the butter soft are

  10. Do you have a set schedule?

    egglady replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    I work 0630 to 1500, every other weekend, every toher monday, and everyother friday off. Been on that schedule for years. LOVE IT!! Easy to plan vacations. I would hate not knowing what my days off...

  11. As a nurse will I be exposed to dead patients a lot?

    egglady replied to Mrs.Davis's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC. Death can be a blessing. If you believe in Quality of life vs Quantity of life, it just may not be so bad. I think it all depends on the situation. Heck, even in LTC, some really get to...

  12. Long Term Care and Holidays

    egglady replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    where I work, if a holiday falls on our scheduled day to work, we work. We have set days off. I have had the same position for years. It makes it nice to put in for vacation....but, I missed most...

  13. Just got hired for my dream job but... I'm pregnant!

    egglady replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    take the job. Pregnancy is NOT a disability. Believe me, we have all been

  14. LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

    egglady replied to jewelspassion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    And, likewise,MsSocalRN, us LPN's NEED our RN's! Have an awesome night!

  15. LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

    egglady replied to jewelspassion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have been a LPn for almost 18 years, and have never once heard an LPN say they do the same as an RN. I know I sure don't. I think that people just need to get over whatever inferiority complex, or...

  16. Things that gross you out..

    egglady replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

    I have been a nurse for about 17 years or so- I still can not handle sputum!!! YUCK, GROSS, ISHY... I just hate it!!

  17. Certified Nursing Assistants - The Nurses think we have it so easy.

    egglady replied to hfullerCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I so appreciate my CNA's. They are awesome. I used to be one of them ( a long time ago). to the op- yes the CNA's do the PHYSICAL work, and they are the backbone of LTC. I agree 100%. What you fail...

  18. Do CNA's have better luck finding new grad LPN jobs?

    egglady replied to mom2many2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I did!! It was over 16 years ago

  19. Why do mean/crabby people become nurses??

    egglady replied to R!XTER's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just to add a little so called humor into your original question which was " why do mean/crabby people become nurses"... well, they werent hiring clowns at the carnival! In all seriousness, EVERYONE...

  20. any of you work in a long term care facility without an AED?

    egglady replied to unsaint77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We have one in our facility. It is locked up in the office. Available monday thru friday, 8 to 4 I guess! It will suck if needed on pm or noc shift, or on a weekend or

  21. Sex in the workplace.....what do YOU think should be done?

    egglady replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    that is funny!! You have made my

  22. FX of the "Giveadamn"

    egglady posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    My "giveadamn" is fractured. Broke. Not in working order. I am just so fustrated with it all!! I do love my job. I hate the old broken equipment, running out of necessary items, I hate losing my old...

  23. Nursing home nurses, time saving tips?

    egglady replied to treeye's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    my suggestion would be to make lists. lots of them.. list what time accu checks are due, what time meds and tx are due, etc. and as you do them cross them off your list! time management is...

  24. Will I ever get out of LTC or am I doomed?

    egglady replied to JZ_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    yup, I have those that do drive me nuts, and yup, I have been hit, kicked, spit on and everything else. It is the disease of dementia doing the combative behavior. you need to separate the disease...

  25. Will I ever get out of LTC or am I doomed?

    egglady replied to JZ_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Keep in mind that the patient that kicks, screams, and is "annoying" is someones grandma, wife or mom. That is the disease, not the person acting out. for the sake of those PEOPLE- get out of LTC....