aloevera

aloevera

telemetry, med-surg, home health, psych

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  1. Nursing in the Carolinas and GA

    aloevera replied to H51205's topic in General Nursing

    Coastal Ga pay is lower as I moved here many years ago from Baltimore But I absolutely love the area, coast and slower paced lifestyle. Less $$ but less stress. í ½í¸Š Works for

  2. Inpatient Hospice Ethical Dilemma?

    aloevera replied to CNSnurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yes !! Report !!! Just wrong and

  3. Nurses smoking weed?

    aloevera replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Stays in you 30+ days, not just a few NEVER as long as I am working agree tho, much safer than

  4. Don't go to co-workers' parties where drinking is occurring

    aloevera replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I envy you all !!! Nobody at work socializes with anyone outside the job where I"m at !! Either have young children or are too old and just go home !!!

  5. Typical Day For A Home Health Nurse | Life of a Nurse

    aloevera replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    Comment to original post ; enjoyed your post !! But Never expect thanks for a job well done, they just give more work for you to do ! That has been and continues to be my experience !!! Took me...

  6. Fleas bites in home health

    aloevera replied to mismatched's topic in Home Health

    I think I would wear a flea collar on my ankles....., keep standing...!!! and get out as quick as you can.... also spray before you go in too as someone said....dog flea

  7. Care Manager for Humana

    aloevera replied to 2ndChance's topic in Home Health

    It is Home Care, not Home Health....but a dear friend of mine has been working as a Care Manager for Humana for about a year. She absolutely loves it....she can make her own schedule, schedules her...

  8. Are you jealous of other nurses jobs/abilities?

    aloevera replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    NEVER !!! I am jealous of the ladies in the gift shop....they get all the perks and NO STRESS !!! LOL All nursing areas have their pros and cons whether it is high stress, admin office drama,...

  9. Became an agency nurse...whoa

    aloevera replied to ksuSN12's topic in Agency Nurses

    I am transitioning from "punching a clock" to home care with an agency. Anyone out there working as a Care Manager for an agency that could give me some tips ? Much appreciated

  10. Why do people go into nursing? Is it just the money?

    aloevera replied to zoo*moon's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO there are as many different reasons as there are people.........some are in the mindset that there is such a shortage of nurses so the job opportunities are plentiful ( several friends...

  11. Are doctor offices likely to hire new grad RNs?

    aloevera replied to emptyboxcars's topic in First Year After Licensure

    poster said she didn't want the "stress level" of a hospital.......she was just working to supplement her husband's income, and wanted a little more laid back job....I think......one to come home and...

  12. Are doctor offices likely to hire new grad RNs?

    aloevera replied to emptyboxcars's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my area (in the South) there are NO RN's in any Dr.'s offices......you are lucky to see an LPN...$$$$$$$$ My suggestion for you is to get a year experience in a hospital on the floor first !!! Then...

  13. Got the job! Now help me refresh my memory...brainstorm!

    aloevera replied to mingez's topic in Psychiatric

    Remember to maintain a calm demeanor at all times..........and above all........Don't take anything personal that may be said to you by a pt. !!!!!! Remember, these are not pts. that always know...

  14. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    aloevera replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe that we are unassertive........that is NOT the reason for no breaks...... We are conscientious (sp?) and care about our pts. and do not want to leave them unattended. We are all...

  15. Increase abuse of Bath Salts

    aloevera replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Addictions

    well I'm about to give away my age here.......but I can remember when I was in high school, I knew of kids who "sniffed glue" to get high......can you imagine? so I guess this new "bath salts" is...

  16. "Nurses Are So Mean"

    aloevera replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It took me years to finally be able to practice what I preach..........we are all like magnets, whatever we put out there, seems to come back to us.. If we are positive, and exude that attitude...we...

  17. How often do you get psych pt self walk ins

    aloevera replied to chimpanzee's topic in Psychiatric

    I would guess that 75% come in via police from hospital......BUT... I have had schizo/suicidal pts. walk-in, and brought in by family/friends.........maybe 25%........one rode his bicycle in last...

  18. Pay, benefits, etc @ UHS facilities

    aloevera replied to TheNurseIsIn's topic in Psychiatric

    We have NO union at our UHS hospital....the benefits have gotten better....cheaper from what I can see happening, so that is one good thing... I must agree with nursecard........now we seem to be...

  19. dating someone with schizophrenia

    aloevera replied to dipsett08's topic in Psychiatric

    Please take some advice from someone old enough to be your mother, and then some........ You are so young.....concentrate on your career and become a great nurse. You have plenty of time for...

  20. Staffing Levels in Psych

    aloevera replied to ajt575s's topic in Psychiatric

    It varies.....depending on acuity, staff call-outs, etc. We try to have 1 RN and 1 LPN (med nurse) and 3-4 Techs for up to 35 pts. They try to staff 5:1....but unfortunately it doesn't always work...

  21. CPI certification needed / new grad

    aloevera replied to MiamiPsychNurse's topic in Psychiatric

    yes, that is very odd indeed.......My employer offers the course yearly with no charge to us........it is required, but I did not have it when I first got my job. Must be different from state to...

  22. Increase abuse of Bath Salts

    aloevera replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Addictions

    well now I don't feel so stupid !!!!!! I have had two admissions with people using this in the last month.... I didn't know what the heck it was.......thought it was the bath salts we put in the...

  23. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    aloevera replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It has been my experience that if one gets nauseous when taking vicodin, they don't need it in the first place !!!! if they are in pain, they won't feel nauseous !! sounds like med seeking, to...

  24. How To Spot a Workplace Bully, Part One

    aloevera replied to rn/writer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel your pain..........I am also the "nice one" that doesn't like confrontation.......... In any other circumstance, I would suggest you going further up the ladder.....BUT the fact that the bully...

  25. Why are we as Psych nurses seen as bottom of the barrel?

    aloevera replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in Psychiatric

    We get referrals and 1013's from many ER's in our state........no matter what medical problems the pt. has, they try to get him to us as soon as possible as soon as they become aware there is a psych...