AprilRNhere

I guess I can see your point, though I do my best to make my patients feel like what I have to do for them does not gross me out. With the urine though- it shouldn't be sitting there for HOURS....if a patient/resident is incontinent, they need to be checked frequently.

This isn't anything I've ever thought of. I mean..why is it offensive? If they require men to cover the chest hair, why not arm hair, beards etc...? Why is hair offensive?

bump anyone?

I read through this forum last night and didn't find much here that is recent. I'd like some general information on nursing in MT. My husband and I might be considering moving there (unsure of what area)...but we both love MT when we've visited or driven through. BUT- I'd love to know things such as nurse/pt ratios, nursing conditions, union/non-union, pay, cost of living etc. We live in MN right now- so harsh winters aren't an issue. He loves the midwest- but I'm from the east coast and miss mountains- and the east coast has NOTHING on MT for beautiful landscape! Anyway- any info would be appreciated! Thanks!

I didn't think CNA's could "abandon" pt's as they are the nursing assistants. They don't technicaly assume responsibility for the pt's do they?

When I was a CNA in LTC I can't think of a time when we EVER accepted an admission that late. I think they set up appropriate times for them to come in. Good luck though in resolving your problems.

Look up their last state inspection online. Take into consideration though that most states EVERY facility with have deficiencies- just look to see what they are.

I think it's very honest of them. If they took the child, knowing they couldn't handle it- then every mood swing that child has they'll wonder and blame on a possible illness. That wouldn't be healthy for anyone. They weren't directing it at you- just knowing their limits.

We have them. It's a joke really. We usually forget and sign them at the end of the shift.

I'm not familiar with your state..but in MN I passed- and had my license in hand before I showed up on the website. Don't worry.

We do this where I work. Of course- day shift has MUCH more response to code green than nights!

Yes absolutely.

Congrats! You need to speak with your manager as soon as possible. Without having been there a full year- they dont have to keep your job for you at all during maternity leave- much less for 10 weeks. While they certainly can't fire you- they don't have to "rehire" you after you take time off either.

I love it- and honestly I love the whole sex kitten nurse thing as well. Growing up I always viewed most nurses as older, overweight, and crabby. I love that I can be young and sexy, and STILL be trusted to care for the many lives that are put in my hands. Women can be both intelligent AND sexy...and I think we should embrace that!

It depends on where you want to live. Really- GA is VERY diversified when it comes to cost of living. I grew up in North GA, and moved away almost 7 years ago. I visited this past spring and looked into real estate and was shocked. In some areas the prices have skyrocketed- but in others it's still VERY affordable. I believe the Stone Mountain area is still pretty good for housing- big beautiful houses for decent prices. I don't think their pay is very good there- but that's comming from MN- where the pay is great- and cost of living is low. Just make sure you do your research in MANY areas- and think about how far you're willing to drive. Maybe you could live in an affordable area- and drive to a good job. Commuting down south is common.