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  1. how to deal with difficult pt's

    dekatn replied to 1shawnaw's topic in General Nursing

    Just do your job to the best of your ability, document what you have done, document if something should have been done, but wasn't d/t pt. request not to do it. eg; tx, meds etc. Keep in mind that...

  2. Update, transfer request!

    dekatn replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!!! Your excitement is contagious, after reading your post, I'm ready for my 12

  3. now considered a restraint?

    dekatn replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is one reason I had to get completely out of LTC. Too much

  4. Run out of nursing school - what to do?

    dekatn replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you NRSKarenRN, my thoughts

  5. Murphy's Law... (long)

    dekatn replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    What you are describing sounds a lot like my last Saturday noc shift!!! I feel your pain!!!!! I remember mentioning to one of my coworkers that night something about Murphys Law. Don't worry about...

  6. CRNA Boards Tomorrow!

    dekatn replied to heartICU's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just want to wish you good luck

  7. How does your facility handle low census?

    dekatn replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    My facility uses the on call system also, we get paid so much per hour for each hour on call. Our census flucuates alot this time of year, especially this close to the

  8. Are all LTCs the same, as far as jobs?

    dekatn replied to yarncrogirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If I were you, I would talk with your friend that works at the other facility, and compare, make the proverbial pro and con list, it also depends on how long your friend has oworked at the other...

  9. Need Input

    dekatn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need some input, I just started new job in hospital on med surg floor about two months ago. I really do enjoy it, I've been out of hospital for many years. Anyway, everybody has been really nice and...

  10. Need Input

    dekatn replied to dekatn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for listening, our census is down, we had only 8 pt. total so it was just me and the charge nurse working the floor that night, charge nurse went into report, I was left to watch the floor and...

  11. Sloooowww dowwwwn, chelli...

    dekatn replied to chelli73's topic in General Nursing

    (((((Chellli)))))) Tweety said it best, one day at a time, it's tough, but you can do

  12. CAN you believe this! - Bad Portrayal of nurses in my local paper

    dekatn replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is another sad example of the publics veiw of nursing, they don't have a clue what nursing is all about. Education is the key!!! We have got to find a way to educate and help the public...

  13. Halloween

    dekatn replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

    Went to walmart today, the door greeter was dressed as, you guessed it, a nurse!!!! I thought about all the times I have thought about quitting and going to walmart to be a door

  14. So Very Sad

    dekatn replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry you are feeling this way, I came verrrry close to leaving nursing just a few months ago, I have since changed jobs, feel much better, not as stressed and my co-workers are awesome. Follow...

  15. thank to allnurses.com

    dekatn replied to huladancer's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!!

  16. Nursing Home Snacks

    dekatn replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our residents are offered milk, bologna sandwiches, pimento sandwiches, sherbert, ice cream, juice, water, bananas, magic cups,(a thick pudding like ice cream cup), applesauce and puddings. The only...

  17. Residents up all night!!

    dekatn replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If she is awake anyway, have you tried getting her up and giving her some type of activity to keep her busy enough that she won't think about the bathroom as often. She may have been a night shift...

  18. Need Legal Help To A Situation: Lvn Refused Her Task

    dekatn replied to Shell5's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you whole heartedly, "You need to look at yourself before you start judging people so harshly". I'm not judging anybody, not my job. After reading some of your previous posts though, I...

  19. Need Legal Help To A Situation: Lvn Refused Her Task

    dekatn replied to Shell5's topic in General Nursing

    My goodness, no sense in getting so defensive and YELLING, you can't get good advice or help without giving good information. All everybody is trying to say is, there must be more to this than what we...

  20. Does anybody work for CHS?

    dekatn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN, I really need a break from LTC, I've been offered a position, working 7p to 7a at our local hospital which is a CHS hospital. Can anybody give me any feedback about what it's like to...

  21. Stressed!

    dekatn replied to HannasMom's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry for the loss of your

  22. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    dekatn replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lori, so sorry for what you are going through. A nurse at my facility went through a similar situation. She is an awesome person and nurse. I will continue prayers for you. Keep us posted and hang in...

  23. 1 nurse for 30-35 residents??

    dekatn replied to 1st edition's topic in General Nursing

    Like Commuter said, most of these residents are stable and don't require head to toe assessments. Once you get used to your residents, you will be able to tell a lot of times, just by the way they...

  24. VCR/DVR Alert - Vietnam Nurses with Dana Delany

    dekatn replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    They had an address to order the dvd, http://www.vietnamnursesdvd.com, the site also shows the nurses memorial in

  25. I had an MI on Tuesday

    dekatn replied to husker-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you're o.k, take