LauraF, RN

LauraF, RN ASN, CNA, LPN, RN

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  1. Night shift

    LauraF, RN replied to BiologyNerd's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow! We have 2 nurses, and 3 cna's for about 60 residents. More so because they are so spread out, I

  2. Night shift

    LauraF, RN replied to BiologyNerd's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What do you actually have on your shift? Our night shift is not that bad, as long as everyone shows up and nothing goes wrong. If something comes up it can be a rough

  3. Thinking of taking a DON offer

    LauraF, RN replied to suzqpart's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I start on Thursday. I'm nervous and excited all at the same

  4. Thinking of taking a DON offer

    LauraF, RN replied to suzqpart's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I just accepted a DON position at my LTC. The place is falling apart at the seams. Morale is poor, call in's are rampant, resident care is marginal. I think I will be very busy. But I am looking...

  5. Ugh---I have to fire an employee tomorrow.

    LauraF, RN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Wow sorry to hear that. On what grounds? Hope you are able to find something else quickly. You are right though, you can't trust

  6. Disrespectful Employees

    LauraF, RN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I'm sad to say but society as a whole has become more rude than I could ever imagine. That is really mild compared to my facility. It seems younger people now think that the world owes them...

  7. Lost one of my 'favorites' yesterday

    LauraF, RN replied to mandaleigh's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm so sorry for your loss. It's funny how all through nursing school the instructors or saying how you should not get "too close" to your patients. But you just can't not get too close. They...

  8. Peritoneal Dialysis

    LauraF, RN posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi! It's been a long time since I have been on. I have started working at a LTC facility that is soon to take on a resident who get Peritoneal Dialysis. I check in with the facility. The resident...

  9. Pregnant New Grad needs advice

    LauraF, RN replied to newmomRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on how many people at the new job, but FEMA should save your job. It does not guarantee paid time off, but I think it guarantees your job or one of equal standing will be waiting...

  10. Plus size nursing students

    LauraF, RN replied to nurse2btracy's topic in General Students

    I am a plus size nurse. I was a plus size student and pregnant to boot. By plus size I mean BIG I wear 24 to 26 depending on what it is. I also like things baggy and roomy. I don't want to feel...

  11. Please Stop Telling Me "You'll be fine."

    LauraF, RN replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is scary when you are out on your own. Keep in mind you should be with some one to orient you to the floor and to their schedule and protocol. Other people do not understand the nervousness and...

  12. Daytonite: Provides expert advice to students and those considering nursing career

    LauraF, RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Congrats Daytonite! Great Spotlight article as

  13. Looking for guidance...

    LauraF, RN replied to wpotere's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't know anything about PA

  14. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    LauraF, RN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Excelsior is not approved here in the state of

  15. Looking for guidance...

    LauraF, RN replied to wpotere's topic in Nursing Career

    Also keep in mind there is not as much money in Nursing as there is in computers. Hubby easy makes twice almost 3 times as much as me. I have been a nurse for 20 years. I do it because I want to, I...

  16. Looking for guidance...

    LauraF, RN replied to wpotere's topic in Nursing Career

    Will you be coming to the states to get your nursing training? I don't know anything about schools in Germany. Here in the states some of your current education should apply towards your degree. I...

  17. Would you call in because you didn't get any sleep?

    LauraF, RN replied to Elvish's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is a "tech guy". He does computers and has some training in telephones. He has programed a switch on the phone line coming into the house. I can reach over flip the switch and the phone...

  18. Would you call in because you didn't get any sleep?

    LauraF, RN replied to Elvish's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on how much sleep I got. I can function fairly well on 3 to 4 hours of sleep. If I was unable to sleep at all, I don't think I would be safe working. The first rule is "do no...

  19. Nurses who are deaf, partial hearing loss?

    LauraF, RN replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    I have a hearing deficit. I have learned to read lips, and I just use my good ear with my assessments. My biggest problem is when I'm at my desk and hear someone say "Help" it is hard for me to...

  20. Too old????

    LauraF, RN replied to Yayamaya's topic in Nursing Career

    I graduated right before my fortieth birthday. I was one of the majority in my class. There were a few 20 somethings, but more 40 somethings. Our instructor said it is her experience that the...

  21. Need some info about Weekend Option

    LauraF, RN replied to shewalke's topic in General Nursing

    The weekend option is nice. The idea of paying you more is to make it more of an incentive not to call in. Our facility did the weekend option, and calling in meant you did not get the bonus for...

  22. Am i doing something wrong?? Plaese Help

    LauraF, RN replied to flower2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's not completely true. There are many of us who sit at home with the kids. I work on the weekends. We go to play groups and the park. There are many other mothers who are there who stay at...

  23. Am i doing something wrong?? Plaese Help

    LauraF, RN replied to flower2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It sounds like someone is jealous. I have not read all the replies, so sorry if someone has already said that. My husband makes good money too. But I wanted to get my RN. It was my dream. My kids...

  24. Poll:What do you think was the hardest Pre-requisit (science) class so far?

    LauraF, RN replied to missymarie26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    chemistry was the hardest class for me, I got an A but can't recall a thing. I remember writing these big long equations and didn't even know what I was writing but I somehow got them correct....

  25. How would you have dealt with this situation...

    LauraF, RN replied to 1hotRN601's topic in General Nursing

    I would have taken the meds with me, filled the pitcher and then come back in. Made sure the patient was taken care of first. You had to stay there to watch the patient take their meds anyway right?...