iceprincess492

iceprincess492

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  1. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    iceprincess492 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That does it then. I'm am sure I have days where I am a bitter dried up old nurse (I'm glad someone told me...I had no idea). Any of the students or youngins who would like to offer to pay my bills...

  2. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    iceprincess492 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How old do you have to be to be considered "a bitter dried up old nurse"? Just asking...wondering if I'm old enough and if you are going to pay my bills

  3. New job, new nurse and really nervous

    iceprincess492 replied to koko2002's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    wow!! my first piece of advice to the op is don't believe everything u hear/see (such as above) i can't imagine going to work everyday and not talking/joking with my res and coworkers. i have been in...

  4. Bookish, low common sense... will I fit in?

    iceprincess492 replied to FRESH_90's topic in General Students

    You could totally be describing me. I graduated 3rd in class from high school and first in class from nsg school. I have been an RN for 15 years....fortunately 12 of it in administration. LOL. The...

  5. How do I orentate someone when...

    iceprincess492 replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks!!! I am so glad u said that. That is one of my biggest pet peeves

  6. If you could do it all over again, would you choose nursing as your career?

    iceprincess492 replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    I would be a pharmacist or psychiatrist

  7. Older new grad- need help to find 1st job

    iceprincess492 replied to 567 SeaOtter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Good Luck!!!! it's a difficult market right now but just keep trying

  8. New RN and starting a family - advice please

    iceprincess492 replied to arabstarRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it is a very good idea to have short term disability insurance. Just make sure you read your policy closely. The company that provides ours at work has a clause that it will not pay for...

  9. Silly question about pregnancy!

    iceprincess492 replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    I have 3 children and i worked until within a week of delivery with all 3. With my youngest, I was 36 yrs old and worked the whole shift the day before he was born

  10. New PPS assm't code - OMRA Change of Therapy

    iceprincess492 replied to Talino's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Awesome....more work and less

  11. Did you already know that area of nursing you wanted to be in before graduation?

    iceprincess492 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    I went into nursing school not having a clue what I wanted to do but knew that I would not work in LTC (bad experience as a girl scout LOL). During nursing school thought I would like either labor...

  12. I am a new grad and got a job as ALF director position!

    iceprincess492 replied to eve5483's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations on finding a job so quickly!! My only advice is to be very cautious of a company/facility that would hire brand new grad for management position. Good

  13. I just want to talk....

    iceprincess492 replied to darkbeauty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Here I go defending LTC facilities and nurses again LOL. If this is truly causing you emotional pain, you can always clock out at the end of your shift and go back and spend 10 or 15 min with one of...

  14. Is it possible that the shortened RN training causes more anxiety for new grads

    iceprincess492 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with what everyone is saying. I graduated from a hospital based diploma program in 1996. I had some classes at a traditional university (A & P, microbiogy, psych, soc, etc) but...

  15. Does anyone really like their job?

    iceprincess492 replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I love love love my job. I work in an awesome SNF. I have great co-workers. The company is very progressive and very supportive. And most important the BEST boss EVER!!!!! (i've been there 12...

  16. Breach of Confidentiality?

    iceprincess492 replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    This may be the weirdest thing I've heard.......this week. (and it's been a really weird week so

  17. RN License in Jeopardy?

    iceprincess492 replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It just takes a lot of practice :) Every shift that you work you will get faster and more confident in your abilities. I remember when I was in my first job i would leave work everyday so thirsty I...

  18. RN License in Jeopardy?

    iceprincess492 replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This question is just another example of the perception that nurses give of LTC facilities. I have been in LTC for 15 years and have known only one nurse to lose their license and that was related to...

  19. Urine drug test too dilute??!!

    iceprincess492 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It may also depend on the policy of the employer. The company I work for has in it's drug policy that a diluted urine sample is considered a positive drug

  20. Stigma with LTC

    iceprincess492 replied to Derek1975's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think alot of the attitude (especially on here) is from nurses who work in other areas of health care THINKING that nurses who work LTC are not as important/competent as hospital nurses, if they...

  21. Terminated 15 mins after state left

    iceprincess492 replied to newtress's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    What they did to you really stinks. I agree with what everyone else has said. MDS coordinators are in huge demand right now. I get calls from recruiters at least twice a week. Chances are if you...

  22. Give up patient care - how long did you last?

    iceprincess492 replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    Did bedside 3 years and admin for 12 so far

  23. Nurses Enjoy LTC

    iceprincess492 replied to Juwon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I LOVE LTC!!! I have been doing it for 15 years. I have worked on every shift. I have been a DON, an ADON and am currently MDS coordinator in my building. It is a difficult and challenging job....

  24. CMS Forms 672 and 802

    iceprincess492 replied to wyogypsy's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Sure. Anytime

  25. discontinuing pressure alarms

    iceprincess492 replied to sls73's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We try to only use pressure alarms when absolutely needed. We have found that if we have to many of them the staff seem to almost get "desensitized" to them and don't respond as quickly. Also as...