WeimaranerluvinRN ADN, RN

WeimaranerluvinRN has 14 years experience as a ADN, RN.

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1. Difficult lazy coworkers

   WeimaranerluvinRN replied to WeimaranerluvinRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

2. Difficult lazy coworkers

   WeimaranerluvinRN replied to WeimaranerluvinRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I've been a nurse for 14 years and have just never worked with people like this. I don't help her (with chart checks and non-patient care duties) when she's drowning because she never helps me (when...

3. Difficult lazy coworkers

   WeimaranerluvinRN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I'm struggling with a difficult lazy coworker who happens to be a charge nurse only because she has seniority at the organization not because of her work experience or skill or professionalism for...

4. Traveling with a dog

   WeimaranerluvinRN replied to WeimaranerluvinRN's topic in Travel

   I've considered that, but the thought of me driving an

5. Traveling with a dog

   WeimaranerluvinRN posted a topic in Travel

   I am interested in becoming a traveler, but I have a dog and I'm nervous about being able to find short term housing. Anyone have experience with traveling with a dog? Specifically a large

6. Med reconciliation

   WeimaranerluvinRN replied to schoolforever's topic in General Nursing

   Med recs are so difficult. No one ever has a list or their pill bottles. Patients and families always say "The clinic has a list." "It hasn't changed since the last time I was here." I don't have...

7. I hate fake call outs.

   WeimaranerluvinRN replied to KonichiwaRN's topic in General Nursing

   I work with someone who constantly has to leave for personal matters. Her kids have an allergic reaction and doesn't have their epi pen. Ex-husband isn't going to be home in time to take kid here or...

8. bedside report

   WeimaranerluvinRN replied to Mr. Murse's topic in General Nursing

   I personally like bedside report if a computer is available in the rooms. Nurses seem to stick to the facts when giving report rather than their opinion of the patient. Also, a good time to check...

9. Scrubs that survive thick thighs

   WeimaranerluvinRN replied to LPN_WA's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I like the Wonderwink

10. Best Nursing Shoes/Sneakers

    WeimaranerluvinRN replied to gladtobeOB's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm a floor nurse and I'm on my feet 12+ hours a day for several days in a row. I find the best shoes for me are UnderArmour Brand with a built in foot sleeve. I have wide feet and they tend to...

11. Is magnet status hospitals shutting out all LVNs

    WeimaranerluvinRN replied to ladymaam's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The hospital I work at has 2 LPNs on staff. One is IV certified the other is a new grad. Both worked as CNA's prior to becoming LPNs. The hospital doesn't advertise for LPNs that I know of. A lot of...

12. Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    WeimaranerluvinRN replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I worked as an LPN for 6 years and have now been an RN for one. I am going back to school to get my bachelors because in the state I work in and overall as a nation the push is for nurses to have...

13. Having the "Right to Fall"

    WeimaranerluvinRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The side rail issue has become a big one where I work. There was someone who got their head caught in a rail and died somewhere and I believe that is when this all came about. Most of our beds have...

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

    WeimaranerluvinRN replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    Do you ever clash with your aides? yes...the lazy ones...who don't want to do what I ask them...instead they would rather sass me What about? Anything that involves work Who "wins"? Most of the time I...

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

    WeimaranerluvinRN replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any kids and I agree that they shouldn't be allow other privilages just because they have kids and they need this or that...I work with a lady like that...she has a grown married daughter...