tattooednursie

tattooednursie LVN

Mostly LTC, some acute and some ER,

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  1. Is anyones facility so short staffed that they feel guilty calling in sick?

    tattooednursie replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    OMG . . . I am sitting here looking through all my old posts from about 5 years ago . . . Yes, its been 5 years later . . . A bit of advice for any newbies . . . although alot of this was a little...

  2. Is anyones facility so short staffed that they feel guilty calling in sick?

    tattooednursie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I never call in sick no matter what. Even if I were dying I would probably never call in sick (lol). I am so sick and tired of these people that call in sick because they have a hang over or just...

  3. Do any students deal with a nervous stomach or IBS?

    tattooednursie replied to time2fly's topic in General Students

    i don't have IBS, but I have an ulcer, and a very nervous stomach. If I get too stressed I can't keep anything down. I keep having repetitive nightmares that I get sick in the middle of a med pass...

  4. Well gosh-darned it! That dang BP!

    tattooednursie replied to couldntbhappier's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    After several years sometimes I have to do it twice with the manual cuff. We use the electronic ones where I work mainly, so when I had to do LVN clinicals in a clinic that only used manual BP cuffs I...

  5. CNA job is SO MUCH HARDER!!!...

    tattooednursie replied to couldntbhappier's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been a CNA in LTC for 5 years now. When I first started out I was a bawling mess for the first few months on and off. When I came there to work alot of the patients hated me because I was so...

  6. Renewal . . . I need advice ASAP. Thank you.

    tattooednursie posted a topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I wonder about myself. I'll only need my CNA Cert. for another couple of months . . . but it expired 2 days ago . . . I NEVER recieved any renewal forms, so therefore I spaced it out. I...

  7. How do you stay cheerful and bubbly during work?

    tattooednursie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have found that while I have certain halls in particular while working, some of the residents really get to me. they start yelling (you have probably seen my other posts on this subject) but...

  8. California Labor Laws . . . Can you help me?

    tattooednursie replied to tattooednursie's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you spacenurse!!!! Your info really

  9. California Labor Laws . . . Can you help me?

    tattooednursie posted a topic in California Nursing

    I should probably be a bit more knowledgeable about labor laws, but I'm not. The question I have is . What site can I got to to learn more about mandating 12 hour shifts, doing away with OT pay, and...

  10. Vent: I absolutely HATE stupidity! Not ignorance.....STUPIDITY!!

    tattooednursie replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    You would think people would treat their infants as if they meant something to them. I have seen very young children in cars improperly restrained. I would feel like crap if I LET that happen to my...

  11. Why are Newbies Such Whiners?

    tattooednursie replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    That was well said . . . Very

  12. Why are Newbies Such Whiners?

    tattooednursie replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I must admit that going from a "seasoned" CNA to a "newbie" nurse is going to be difficult. I don't know what the point of whining would be. I can't wait to become a nurse, and I want to take in what...

  13. young nurses

    tattooednursie replied to HHNDON's topic in General Nursing

    I really hope that doesnt happen to me. I graduate LVN school this summer. I've worked in the same place for almost 5 years, and I'll probably continue there. They know me very well, and so far most...

  14. What did nursing school do to you?

    tattooednursie replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

    I have 8 months left in the 2 year LVN program. I'll tell you that anything makes me cry anymore lol Its very stressful. It will all be worth it in the end though! I've been sick alot, and I get alot...

  15. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    tattooednursie replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Mine too. I wish I could create an answering service. If you have a real emergency, come and be seen or hang up and dial 911 If you have a headache, take a tylenol or ibuprofen. If your stomach hurts,...

  16. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    tattooednursie replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    "I had to drive 8 hours today, and my bottom is really hurting." I mean come on!!! I was thinking I have already been working 9 hours, by back hurts, my feet hurt, my bladder is about to rupture and...

  17. I didn't get all this education to wipe behinds!

    tattooednursie replied to SeekingNur's topic in General Nursing

    As a CNA myself, I have much more respect for nurses who do not feel that it is below them to wipe behinds, or help in a sticky situation. I am the only aide on my shift, and when it gets messy and...

  18. Something thats bothering me tonight

    tattooednursie posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone ever felt like this? I think that I am doing really well at my new job that I started about a month ago, in fact I know that I am doing well. Everything that needs to be done gets done and...

  19. Something thats bothering me tonight

    tattooednursie replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. You made me feel better already. I do need to develop a harder shell. I should not have let today get to me, but I did. Your words of encouragement will make going back tomorrow easier....

  20. The 1st Time You Cried on the Job

    tattooednursie replied to Eilana's topic in General Nursing

    It was only my second day on the floor as an aide. One of my partners was giving a bath so I decided to be nice and strip the bed (as you are supposed to do on bathy days) The thanks I got was, "Don't...

  21. Please help ASAP! Need patient care info!

    tattooednursie replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me being hired to take care of this gentleman. I would definantly get sme education on body mechanics first. On a non-weight bearing person in almost all facilities are a hoyer lift, and if...

  22. I need help! This is pretty much an emergency!

    tattooednursie posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    This was just sprung on my a few days ago. I need a nutrition class to stay in the program, and I have to have it completed and transcrips sent by the end of the semester, or else I get dropped. I...

  23. I need help! This is pretty much an emergency!

    tattooednursie replied to tattooednursie's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you so much! This is exactly what I am looking

  24. I'm baaaaack . . . again!!!

    tattooednursie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just thought I should drop by and mention the good news! :balloons: I am an official LVN student now!!! :balloons: I been going to school for the past month and a half now and I am really...

  25. I'm baaaaack . . . again!!!

    tattooednursie replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'm going to have to work for an LVN for a bit before I go for my RN for money sake. I'm still working as a CNA, and believe me I am ready to be a nurse. I was going to wait until next year to...