WeimaranerluvinRN

WeimaranerluvinRN ADN, RN

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  1. 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

  2. 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...

  3. Difficult lazy coworkers

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

  4. 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...

  5. Traveling with a dog

    WeimaranerluvinRN replied to WeimaranerluvinRN's topic in Travel

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

  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...

  16. Do You Tell EVERYONE You Are a Nurse?

    WeimaranerluvinRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I am proud to be a nurse as well, but you have to realize that if someone (off the street or in your neighborhood...etc) asks for some kind of advice and you give them the wrong answer and it has a...

  17. Do You Tell EVERYONE You Are a Nurse?

    WeimaranerluvinRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Most people know what I do because I live and work in a rural community, but I don't tell anyone unless they ask me what I do. And if someone asks for my advice about something...I will say I can't...

  18. Smoking And Nurses

    WeimaranerluvinRN replied to ABC054's topic in General Nursing

    I don't care if someone smokes it is their life/choice...my issue with smoking in the workplace is the fact that it has been banned in hospitals across Kansas and I work at LTC connected to a hospital...

  19. I am so flippen mad!!!!!!!!

    WeimaranerluvinRN replied to student-with-no-life's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that this is a bunch of bull****, but hopefully they do not pass their state boards and if they do perhaps they will be thinned out in the workplace for mistakes and bad job

  20. Aides and Nurses - Different Outlook, Lack of Understanding

    WeimaranerluvinRN replied to Weeping Willow's topic in General Nursing

    1st of all I really don't make that much money. 2nd of all I didn't go into nursing for the money. 3rd I rarely sit on the job unless it is to do my charting. I often change positions of my residents...

  21. DNR bracelet with DNR written on it. HIPAA???

    WeimaranerluvinRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Just my opinion but those bracelets are so small unless someone is super nosey and walks right up and grabs the patients arm to check their bracelet out I don't think that it's a big

  22. The Doctor said WHAT?

    WeimaranerluvinRN replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    I must say I am rather lucky to live in a rural area and where I work we have 5 Physicians who are all polite. I mean they may seem intimidating at 1st and you have to prove yourself to them, but I...

  23. Aides and Nurses - Different Outlook, Lack of Understanding

    WeimaranerluvinRN replied to Weeping Willow's topic in General Nursing

    I know that I am chiming in late on this topic, but I myself have a hard time getting things done and I sometimes feel that it is easier if I just go do it myself rather than wait for them to piddle...