SunnyAndrsn

SunnyAndrsn

LTC/Rehab, Med Surg, Home Care

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  1. Need feedback: + or - its okay. My dream is getting crushed

    SunnyAndrsn replied to love-d-OR's topic in General Nursing

    There are two possiblities that come to mind right away: 1. Either you've had really bad luck and super-sensitive pts/family members who would have complained about everyone/anyone OR 2. You really...

  2. OUTrageous Expectations w/ OUTrageous Pt Loads

    SunnyAndrsn replied to dRkazN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my, yes, I've heard that one. I hate working NOC! I was the only nurse in the building for 72 residents, and I had three CNAs for the entire building. Most of our dementia pts. don't sleep all...

  3. How far should the gossip go?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Gossip should be stopped at all costs. It's hurtfulf to reputations, undermines a person's ability to do their job, and causes all sorts of problems in the work place. I try and re-direct these...

  4. I m in big trouble! I think I failed my drug screen

    SunnyAndrsn replied to alex68's topic in General Nursing

    Lesson learned? That was really dumb, should have been a no

  5. Does anyone have info on insurance?

    SunnyAndrsn posted a topic in General Nursing

    As in, do you carry your own malpractice insurance, if so, where did you purchase it? A specialty company, such as those posted in the nursing magazines? Or did you go through your regular insurance...

  6. Things you would love to tell your management and get away with

    SunnyAndrsn replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't sit in a nurse's meeting and admonish us for complaining about staffing, that you're always there to help, and then the very first time we are short staffed you scatter like rats on a...

  7. Nurses working harder than doctors?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    Our hourse gertonologist is responsible for approximately 1/3 of our patients and counting. In addition, he works with two other area LTCs, I'm sure with similar pt. loads. He's in our facility 1-2...

  8. Is nursing the hardest job you've ever had?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but it's the job I like the best too

  9. I think I made a bad choice.

    SunnyAndrsn replied to rant's topic in General Nursing

    There isn't a nurse anywhere who hasn't made some basic mistakes, like forgetting call lights or side rails. I think you've gotten some great advice about mental checklists before you leave the room,...

  10. Nurses Capes

    SunnyAndrsn replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think this is a very good idea. What does your school normally do for atire? I'm all for traditions, but not everyone sews, and the time spent on sewing would be better spent on preparing...

  11. How does the recession affect your job?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to fulzgold's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in a large metro area, in a LTC. We have a max load of 72, with 24 beds available for subacute/rehab. Our census has been running between 66-72. I am scheduled 9 days/pay period, which is a FTE...

  12. Help lpn pediatric homehealth

    SunnyAndrsn replied to BAMBIBAMBI's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto what the other two responses have already said regarding the meds. Someone from the homecare agency office should explain this to the family as well, and make sure that your supervisor knows...

  13. Patients with long-standing family problems

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    As someone in the middle of a family feud at the moment--disturbing long story--my conclusion is that there has to be mental illness involved. The outcome of my family saga is that my SIL won't allow...

  14. Should I Take This Job?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to itsmyturn's topic in General Nursing

    I would not because it may be harder to earn respect from your CNAs once you are working as an LPN. Second, is this place lucky enough to not need any on-call nurses? They wouldn't be willing to...

  15. if you could give 5 tips on how to ace nursing school what would they be?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Firefly602's topic in General Nursing

    1. Perserverance 2. Humility, but with self confidence 3. Organization 4. Detail-oriented 5. Always keep your eyes open and know when to keep your mouth closed. 6. Oh yes, and respect for future...

  16. Strangest thing ever said to you by another professional.

    SunnyAndrsn replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This reminds me of a story from when I was in grade school, when my friend and I were playing with her male cousin (same age), and he told us "girls have three holes 'down there'" We were, of course...

  17. Will this be an overload? I don't want to burnout

    SunnyAndrsn posted a topic in General Nursing

    So your choices are: 1. Not graduating from your CNA class because you can't pay the tuition bill 2. Taking a job that may allow you to pay the bill, but compromises your ability to study and...

  18. nursing protocol

    SunnyAndrsn replied to J.R.theR.N2b's topic in General Nursing

    A couple a things stick out here: 1. The pt. called the MD at home--why? Was their relationship personal as well as professional, was the MD 'off duty'? 2. The MD advised the pt. to go to the ER...

  19. Many RN's administer IV meds wrong.

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient Medications

    I was taught to push the flush at the same rate as the med, for the reasons you state. In my peds rotation, I accidently pushed the syringe pump clamp down to hard (it was sticky) and inadvertantly...

  20. Are you often 2 hours late for meds?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I Have been that late with meds, but only in extreme circumstances. I'm in long term care, so I have 24 residents, lots of meds to pass. Sounds like she needs some help with organizing her day and...

  21. In Shock about Missing Narcotics

    SunnyAndrsn replied to LHH1996's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for this nurse, and for you as her friend. It's not always easy doing the right thing. Ultimately you did her a

  22. Finally saw nurse on House

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    I'm highly amused by this show. So he presses an emergency button and ONE nurse responds?

  23. Lantus

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Phillygryl's topic in General Nursing

    I've never seen that happen with *JUST* Lantus. What else was going on here? PT? Any sort of physical activity? Sliding scale? DH took over 50units, and I've had pts. on 90. I'm not a fan of...

  24. Some thoughts from a new nursing student

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Nursing

    You're right, you caught me, I'm the jerk! I thought I could just keep spreading the rumors and hostility, and the grumbling too...I guess I'm

  25. How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I live in NW wisconsin, and we just leave very early and drive very