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nurse2it

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  1. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    nurse2it replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ZOMG! moogie, nursemike, and others have said it better than i could. the OP mentions a degree/tons of experience. reminds me of the nurse who told me about her bsn, msn as we were introducing...

  2. My life is so hopeless right now!

    nurse2it replied to Lisa321's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Lisa321, Contact your county social services department, they can help you and your dad with food assistance at the very least and provide some resources to help you find employment. Sounds...

  3. Why don't we treat each other better?

    nurse2it replied to Raquel8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well said, Commuter! May I add that I think plain old-fashioned female jealousy plays a part as well. Most of the male nurses I have worked with don't engage in gossip, sabotage, etc. Hate to...

  4. Why is LTC so hated

    nurse2it replied to MadameFreckles's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I found working in LTC to be depressing and overwhelming. Most facilities are primarily concerned with the bottom line, the only time there is an abundance of staff is when the state surveyors are...

  5. Am I setting myself up for failure?

    nurse2it replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what it's like to need a job, ask the nurse mgr if you can shadow one of the other charge nurses before you make a final decision. You never know what it's really like until you're...

  6. Am I setting myself up for failure?

    nurse2it replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    You should definitely get more info before you decide. In most LTC facilities, 110 pts is the norm, 30-40 is almost unheard of. You consider yourself a new grad, how can you supervise others if you...

  7. Need words of encouragment

    nurse2it replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    Something's not right here. Your first hospital job, did they not provide a general orientation with equipment? Most places require a skills checklist to identify areas where further training is...

  8. How come a foreign nurse can find a job but American nurses can't?

    nurse2it replied to misterno's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with many nurses from the Phillipines, male and female at my level 3 trauma center that has nonstop admits day and night. I have found that to a T they are extremely hard workers, do...

  9. Older new grad...Career change...No experience...Can't get any interviews!

    nurse2it replied to CompassionateLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi Compassionate, Re: where to volunteer, most long term care facilities are starved for volunteers, usually have an activity coordinator in charge of resident outings and other activities. Also...

  10. Older new grad...Career change...No experience...Can't get any interviews!

    nurse2it replied to CompassionateLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It could be a combination of all the things you mentioned, I know several graduates who have been applying since summer of 2010 and cannot get interviews...and let's face it, ageism is a reality now...

  11. considering move near wright-patterson afb

    nurse2it replied to babblingbrook's topic in Ohio Nursing

    wright patt uses some civilian nurses that are considered contractors, one agency they have used is RLM Services. Usually the pay is higher, good benefits, etc. Yellow Springs is a small village...

  12. Exhausted, need to vent, advice please!

    nurse2it replied to Trubie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel your pain, unfortunately the scenarios you describe are common in LTC. Management won't support you because they cannot afford to lose cna's/pct's so they put up with the behaviors and this...

  13. Pet peeve

    nurse2it replied to Up2nogood RN's topic in General Nursing

    How about this one--nurses and cnas who empty urine, stool, etc into the toilet and then don't flush the toilet or rinse the graduate container or bedside commode bucket. Disgusting, wonder if they...

  14. Ohio board of nursing should be ashamed

    nurse2it replied to Miss Tay's topic in Ohio Nursing

    This is crazy, maybe try contacting the Ohio Board of Regents or your elected officials for

  15. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    nurse2it replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have heard this for 20 years and it is one of the things that I hate about nursing. I finally realized that the haters have issues and this is one of the ways they react when they feel threatened...

  16. Drug question

    nurse2it replied to jrw03282009's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely consult the pharmacy and the P&P manual and any other resources available. Safety first

  17. UHGGGG!!!! DOCTORS!!!

    nurse2it replied to livinthedreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses will continue to be the fall guy/gal. Fair or not, that's just the way it is. There is a doc at my hospital who is well known for his bad behavior including verbally abusing the nurses and...

  18. Do you see yourself retiring from nursing, or will you change professions?

    nurse2it replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Done after 20 yrs, looking for something different

  19. why can't i get a job?

    nurse2it posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I have been an lpn for over 10 years, most of that time working in hospitals, the last 5 years as an agency nurse. When the recession hit, the hours started to decline until finally there was nothing....

  20. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    nurse2it replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    I really feel your pain and agree with you 110%. I have often thought of filing bankruptcy and losing my home because I too am worn out and can't take anymore. You are not alone. I'll keep you in...

  21. LPN acronym

    nurse2it replied to michael79's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How about Let's pretend nurse? That's the one I've heard most often. How do you guys deal with this? I could use some tips. No matter what I do, I get alot of negativity from alot of RN's. Don't...

  22. IV insertion techniques!!

    nurse2it replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of good info from flightnurse2b:yeah: Here's my . For some reason I find that Intimas or other butterflies are dull, I like to use angiocaths and usually can get access on the 1st attempt. I...

  23. EPIC Computer Program

    nurse2it replied to al7139's topic in Nursing Informatics

    The hospital where I work has used Epic for about 18 months. I really like it, no more signing your name over and over. Like anything else it's not perfect and some of the flowsheets are set up...

  24. Some people... geez

    nurse2it replied to Wen83's topic in General Nursing

    Wen83, I feel your pain. So often I feel the same. Unfortunately, hospital administration encourages this type of behavior by stressing customer service and guest relations, not nursing

  25. LPN to RN online?

    nurse2it posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    has anyone done this? If so did you use one of the middleman companies or on your own? Appreciate any and all info/advice