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  1. Co-sign Insulin?

    sleepyndopey replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm flaming you. Not because of your feeling on the insulin topic. It's because you said you were old! Hello! If your old, I'm

  2. just wondering

    sleepyndopey replied to Newguy32's topic in General Nursing

    My brother used to live in North Dakota. It's just cold. Beautiful, but

  3. Curious question

    sleepyndopey replied to davidndenise2001's topic in General Nursing

    I have often gone into work and had to do things that should have been done on previous shifts. I like to assume the nurses who were working were busy-not lazy-because I would like them to assume...

  4. just wondering

    sleepyndopey replied to Newguy32's topic in General Nursing

    You have to factor in the cost of living. Even so, I think the rate is pretty good. I also have 16 yrs experience and I've been with the same company for over 11 years- transfering from hosp to...

  5. just wondering

    sleepyndopey replied to Newguy32's topic in General Nursing

    I don't live in your area so I don't know what the pay scale is there. I work as an LPN in NJ and I make over $25 as my base rate. I get shift diffs too. Now, I expect to make that in LTC/agency....

  6. Is this typical for an LTC facility?

    sleepyndopey replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    No, this is not typical. What you describe sounds horrible. I work in a LTC/rehab and while it could be improved, I would probably be able to get a good nights sleep if my mother were a pt. there....

  7. Chem Spring 2008

    sleepyndopey replied to kristi1111's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm starting intro to chem on jan 23. I'm taking it online so I would love a study

  8. Rudeness from EMTs and Paramedics

    sleepyndopey replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh Boy! You just hit on my major pet peeve. I can't stand when these EMTs or paramedics come in with their attitudes. There are a few who are nice but most of them are condescending and RUDE. A...

  9. Discouraged - vent

    sleepyndopey replied to SwampCat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What's he waiting for? If he is having trouble changing his work schedule that's one thing. If it's a matter of him waiting to get in the mood to watch the kids, well, that's different. In the...

  10. sick and tired of defending working in geriatrics..

    sleepyndopey replied to ulmaulma's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Commuter, Every time you post about your job I am amazed at how similar it is to mine. If I didn't know better, I would say we worked in the same facility. Really, it's sounds EXACTLY the

  11. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    sleepyndopey replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My husband receives a Christmas card every year from the wife of a patient he took care of 15 years ago. She always writes the same thing: "I will never forget your kindness and the care you gave my...

  12. Is this acceptable behavior from a nurse?

    sleepyndopey replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you had to go through that. One of the happiest days of my life was when my gallbladder was ripped out of me. That damn thing caused me so much pain I can't even express it in words....

  13. what would do you in this kind of situation?

    sleepyndopey replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    TheCommuter speaks the

  14. Lpn vs Rn?

    sleepyndopey replied to susana07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi Susan! I've been an LPN for 16 years and this has been my experience: Hosp #1- I worked on a step-down critical care unit. As an LPN I was given my own pt. assignment 3-4 patients(telemetry,...

  15. what would do you in this kind of situation?

    sleepyndopey replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You have to start a full code and continue until paramedics arrive and take over. I have been in this situation.The patient was dead as a doornail but we had to keep going with CPR. Of course we were...

  16. Bite Me!

    sleepyndopey posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Never mind, my patient already did. Well, I got a nice human bite last night. Broke the skin and everything. Allow me to set the scene for you: It's 10:15pm on Sunday eve and I am at the end of my...

  17. It's not so bad!

    sleepyndopey replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's great to hear you've gotten off to a good start. I see so many new grads at my LTC facility who have a hard time and quit or get fired. The fact that your facility gives a proper orientation is...

  18. Don't know what to do

    sleepyndopey replied to dlane's topic in General Nursing

    You left a job you loved, your husband makes half what he did---makes me wonder why you moved. Anyway, try to stick it out where you are. If you feel you would like another area of the hospital...

  19. LVN's first job. Nervous wreck!

    sleepyndopey replied to PulchritudinousRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi. I would advise you to be prepared for anything. Many LTC facilities don't have great orientation programs so you really need to learn as you go. It can be very frustrating to say the least....

  20. Difference between Macrobid and nitrofurantoin

    sleepyndopey replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Patient Medications

    Don't feel bad. I once gave Acetaminophen instead of

  21. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

    sleepyndopey replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi Everyone! I've been an LPN since 1991. My first job was on a step-down icu. I've worked at a drug treatment center, an inpatient psych unit, and I currently work on a sub-acute floor at a...

  22. How do you stay in shape & prevent weight gain during the holidays

    sleepyndopey replied to Soneshine's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Enjoy!

  23. How do you stay in shape & prevent weight gain during the holidays

    sleepyndopey replied to Soneshine's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I try to avoid all that garbage that we get as gifts at work, but sometimes it's impossible. Last week a family member came in with cannoli from this bakery in Brooklyn that he insisted we all eat in...

  24. Walking off in the middle of report?

    sleepyndopey replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, some people are so difficult to deal with. If I were you, the next time I was done giving report I would say, "If there is anything I missed, let me know tomorrow because a lot of the other...

  25. Bite Me!

    sleepyndopey replied to sleepyndopey's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for all your support everybody! I went ot occ health. They put me out of work until Thurs.(of course i'm not due back until SAT. anyway) The good news is I don't need a tetorifice shot...