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  1. A little HX please

    kcochrane replied to nebrgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Prior to this economy, there was a shortage. It wasn't because there were no qualified nurses, just they were not practicing. I believe the number I heard thrown around was 1/2 million nurses. Of...

  2. I am an American.

    kcochrane replied to UnionRN2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would suggest he find another job that doesn't entail making eye contact or talking to nurses. Because his culture needs are interfering with patient care. Maybe in a lab somewhere doing research?...

  3. CNA's not completing assignment. Vent.

    kcochrane replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The NM usually sets the tone. That is why you make have one unit where people work well and others where they get away with anything. If a CNA can't get their assignment done, they need to let the...

  4. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

    kcochrane replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many of the "younger" candidates aren't going to stay in nursing for 40 years. Even if they stay in nursing, they will probably move on from bedside nursing. I was 42 when I got my LPN and 47 when...

  5. Does anyone else find this offensive?

    kcochrane replied to megan3485's topic in General Nursing

    It is common around this area to advertise for either a MA or LPN for Dr.'s offices. Either could do the job. It really comes down for me that I want to know to know who is talking to me or taking...

  6. Saw a car accident; I wish I was already a nurse!

    kcochrane replied to happy2learn's topic in General Students

    How many times have you heard of someone being successfully suing by helping out? Granted someone can try, but they success rate is rare. You get sued for any reason these days. I could...

  7. Retaliation

    kcochrane replied to FlyRNII's topic in General Nursing

    Scenario #1. Bringing the ammo itself - probably no big deal, especially if it was a hunter. Very stupid and lacking real common sense. But given there are tantrums and irrational engagements...

  8. question about evening RN program

    kcochrane replied to onlyjesus99's topic in General Students

    Most likely your clinicals would be 2:30pm to 11 pm to coordinate with the evening shift. I would suspect that would be at least once/week depending on your school. Then you would have some other...

  9. Does anyone else like working night shift besides me?

    kcochrane replied to Joyfullme's topic in General Nursing

    Try to keep the same schedule even on your days off. I stay up until 2 or 3am even on my nights off. That still gets me up by 9 or 10 to be with my family. Get your sleep and try to avoid using the...

  10. Falsifying degree at work....

    kcochrane replied to Twinboys98's topic in General Nursing

    As wooh just stated, of course no attorney is going to get involved just because she is signing with the wrong credentials. But if by chance she gets named in a lawsuit, it will be a big strike...

  11. Getting Pulled?

    kcochrane replied to gretchmorr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    At my old job, it was who ever was next. Had nothing to do with part time, full time, per diem, permanent or shift. We also kept a list. But if you were mandated (old days) you had the option of...

  12. LPN to RN... ask for a raise?

    kcochrane replied to e.moore30's topic in General Nursing

    At my old facility, staying as a RN would have maybe got me a $1/hr more. I was at the top pay of a LPN and low pay of a RN. So it really depends on their pay scale. Do they have a pay scale you...

  13. Not enough money?

    kcochrane replied to NurseMegh's topic in General Nursing

    Hospitals in my area tend to pay lower than a LTC facility. And I ditto above, clinics/drs offices usually pay low too. Can you pay the bills on this? Is it something you would

  14. RN wanting to work below license

    kcochrane replied to rn4ever7411's topic in General Nursing

    ITA. I still hold my LPN license and sure as heck I would find a job as a LPN if I needed to pay the bills. It is possible to work as a CNA/LPN and be smart about

  15. RN wanting to work below license

    kcochrane replied to rn4ever7411's topic in General Nursing

    I agree to check with your BON. But big thing to remember is that if an emergency happens, you will be held to the higher standard. I totally understand the need to work and pay bills. I would try...

  16. Clogged feeding tubes

    kcochrane replied to Phillygryl's topic in General Nursing

    Most likely due to people not flushing properly after meds or especially after feedings. Good tips here. You can also try only air 10ccs while pulling gently back and forth on the plunger. There...

  17. Falsifying degree at work....

    kcochrane replied to Twinboys98's topic in General Nursing

    Actually it would bite her in the butt. If she is falsifying her signature by adding on a degree she doesn't have, the lawyer could eat her alive. "So, Mrs so and so, what else are you lying...

  18. Is it worth it??

    kcochrane replied to marty6001's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! The lives I have made a difference in and people who have touched my soul have made all the negatives worth it. I would not want to have gone though life not making a difference. Just like my...

  19. Falsifying degree at work....

    kcochrane replied to Twinboys98's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed that signing RN after you name and not being licensed is probably worse. But I think pretending you have a BSN should not be treated like it is nothing. BTW I do not have a BSN. I just...

  20. A Major reason for Hiring freeze

    kcochrane replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think that is big part of it also...and the start of it. But I think even as the economy picks up, the uncertainty of Obama care will require hospitals to play it

  21. Falsifying degree at work....

    kcochrane replied to Twinboys98's topic in General Nursing

    That is the first also for me to see someone sign that they are a BSN on the floor. I've seen it with wound care specialists. I know to some it doesn't seem like a big deal. But it is. People that...

  22. A Major reason for Hiring freeze

    kcochrane replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree that there are a lot of unknowns. We really don't know how this is going to work out in the long run. I suspect there will be a larger need for NPs and PAs with the increase in visits. We...

  23. Has your alma mater ever mattered?

    kcochrane replied to Darjeeling22's topic in General Nursing

    Believe it or not my community college has an excellent reputation and does get you preference in

  24. What age will you retire?

    kcochrane replied to phlox's topic in General Nursing

    My goal is 70, but I plan on working part time after that. We had a night supervisor that was still working per diem at 80 and she was great! I would like to teach LPN school at some point, so I may...

  25. Oh, why did I do this??

    kcochrane replied to Calinurse4's topic in General Students

    This is a site for nurses, so you are going to hear a lot of venting. I can't complain to my husband, he just doesn't get it. So I either grumble to my coworkers or come here. So don't let our...