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  1. So Who Runs Your Floor, You or the Aides?

    kcochrane replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to add that I agree with you that sometimes if you do explain why you can't help or why something needs to be done, it is

  2. So Who Runs Your Floor, You or the Aides?

    kcochrane replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anyone here is saying that they aren't willing and able to do the "dirty work", but that it is sometimes impossible to do it. When I worked the day shift, I had 20 LTC respiratory...

  3. So Who Runs Your Floor, You or the Aides?

    kcochrane replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you will make a great nurse. I just wanted to point out that being subordinate isn't always a bad thing. And like I have mentioned before, a good CNA is worth their weight in gold....

  4. So Who Runs Your Floor, You or the Aides?

    kcochrane replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    You know what, I and you will be subordinate to the RN, BSN, DON, Hosp. Admin, Shift Supervisors, etc. And it is a BENEFIT to be subordinate. They handle the big decisions and take responsiblity for...

  5. Tell me about one of those moments...

    kcochrane posted a topic in General Nursing

    that made you glad you were a nurse/CNA. I know I complain a lot about this and that with regards to nursing. But I would not change my career. It is the residents that make my day - even the...

  6. "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

    kcochrane replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    20 years ago...that's about when things changed a bit for fathers. I think some states may be behind others in that

  7. "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

    kcochrane replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    Odd, since I've been child support for 20 years (just ended) on my two oldest kids (long story). Must depend on the state you live in. Mothers have to pay child support and should pay child support....

  8. So Who Runs Your Floor, You or the Aides?

    kcochrane replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    bollweevil, this should be a place where we can let out our frustrations. I got that you had some frustrations, since I've been there myself, not that you were bashing all CNAs as being useless or...

  9. Fellow RN died this morning.

    kcochrane replied to Ali_Oop07's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I think for many the night shift is one that is never a good fit. For some, like me it works great. But I agree with others that have mentioned that we NEED to take...

  10. So Who Runs Your Floor, You or the Aides?

    kcochrane replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    I think all of us are caught between those above us and the patient's needs. In these days of shortages, I don't think anyone can do everything they need to do or are asked to do. I was thinking,...

  11. So Who Runs Your Floor, You or the Aides?

    kcochrane replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    I do have to add that I agree that there are bad/lazy on every

  12. So Who Runs Your Floor, You or the Aides?

    kcochrane replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    Do you ever clash with your aides? Yeah, I finally had it out with her last week, she's been ok every since, but she will start sliding again. What about? What not about. She complains about...

  13. "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

    kcochrane replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    This reminds me of the 1st day of school this year. A bunch of nurses called in sick causing a real crunch in the facility...so mandating began for the night shift. Many of those nurses were mothers...

  14. LTCF quick med pass, plus all the other stuff

    kcochrane replied to destiny100's topic in General Nursing

    I think she meant the drawers in the med cart, not the drawers in the room, but that's how I took

  15. Anyone blow up at work?

    kcochrane posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last night I blew up for the first time in 3 years of being a nurse. It was at a CNA that gets on my last nerve. She would complain if I brought in $100 dollar bills and give them away. When I...

  16. Anyone blow up at work?

    kcochrane replied to kcochrane's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. Getting this out and everyone's post really helped.

  17. Anyone blow up at work?

    kcochrane replied to kcochrane's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Tazzi, we did "make up" at the end. But I still know I was very wrong for what I did. Unfortunately if I bring this before my nurse manager, my CNA will probably get in trouble. I may go...

  18. You're too sensitive...

    kcochrane replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Been told that many times...even before I was a nurse. Too bad, I'm sensitive - it makes me a good nurse. I'm not going to change at age 45 :) . Its way better than being cold

  19. Doing away with 12 hour shifts?

    kcochrane replied to nckdl's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility had some 12 hour shifts, but they were more the job share type. The day 12 hr shift has a counterpart at night. From what I understand they had issues when one of the job shares called...

  20. Working while sick- what do you think?

    kcochrane replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Count me in too. We accumulate 1 sick day a year. But if you call in too much, they raise holy hell or at the least give you a snide remark. Luckily my nurse manager understands being out sick and...

  21. Can someone explain to me what mandatory overtime means?

    kcochrane replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    In my facility mandation is still used. You are put on a list for two weeks about every few months. During that two weeks, you could be "mandated" to work an extra 8 hour shift. They cannot mandate...

  22. Loans for living expenses?!

    kcochrane replied to rockexrolloh's topic in General Students

    Student loans are about the lowest % you can get for a loan, so I would apply for the stafford. Like you said, you can always turn it down if you have other funding. The other good thing is that...

  23. How Many Lpn Students Made It Out Of Your Class

    kcochrane replied to vina2550's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We started with 43 and ended up with 29. A big majority were people with absence issues. Only a few were failing and had to be let go. The rest were those that had personal issues with the...

  24. Not getting paid when I call off...

    kcochrane replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, if you were not told about the policy ahead of time, I would argue your case. I think it will be very hard to get a doctor's note from a doctor that never saw

  25. WHY are LPN programs so expensive?

    kcochrane replied to jelly221,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget that you should be able to get financial aid and student loans if needed. I was able to get both and it helped