bklynborn

bklynborn

GERIATRICS, DEMENTIA CARE, MED-SURG

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  1. Nurses with Diabetes

    bklynborn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just diagnosed with type 2.............anyone else out there? Does it affect your

  2. Have you ever counted?

    bklynborn replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard the term active treatment what is

  3. Have you ever counted?

    bklynborn posted a topic in General Nursing

    49 bed facility I started in June since that time there have been........... 13 deaths 10 people sent out and returned from...

  4. Have you ever counted?

    bklynborn replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes always good when they go home............I was just amazed by how many people have come through the doors in such a short

  5. Lack of solidarity in nursing

    bklynborn replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    Shouldn't they then be called mis-management

  6. Lack of solidarity in nursing

    bklynborn posted a topic in General Nursing

    We have all benn there........bad DNS's, bad coworker's, bad working conditions in general............but even thogh we are all supportive of each other in the break room, the smoking area or...

  7. Lack of solidarity in nursing

    bklynborn replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering that too............I am in the pacific northwest and the only place here with a union is the hospital and the nurses fought that tooth and nail. I asked my husband about unions I...

  8. Lack of solidarity in nursing

    bklynborn replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    Granted some people are whiners.........but there are also REAL issues that need to be addressed and aren't because of nurses unwillingness to take a stand. For example late Friday admits to the NH...

  9. Lack of solidarity in nursing

    bklynborn replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    Amen, women tend to talk issues to death..................we are tough with our words, but when it comes right down to it we are not brave enough to stand

  10. Lack of solidarity in nursing

    bklynborn replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    I read in a nursing magazine one time that until more men come into the field these problems will go one. Men don't put up with as much as women and tend to get things corrected..................I...

  11. Plasma donation

    bklynborn replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting info. I actually googled the company and they look legit. Will let you know what I find

  12. Lack of solidarity in nursing

    bklynborn replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    Why is

  13. What would you change about your scrubs?

    bklynborn replied to daisygirl_001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    OH please hurry and start your line I will be your first customer........36" inseam......that's all I

  14. WORK: Name tags

    bklynborn posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is on your name tag? First name? Last name? Picture? We just got new ones, they have the name you go by and under that your full name, under that, your title and under that the facility name....

  15. WORK: Name tags

    bklynborn replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    I like the tape idea

  16. WORK: Name tags

    bklynborn replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    Not that I anticipate any problem but I do read the news and have heard stories. Why invite trouble? I think a picture and the name you go by should be enough. If anyone needs or wants more info they...

  17. WORK: Name tags

    bklynborn replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    That was my thought so on the sign up sheet i put declined but they put it on anyway............is that

  18. Just a question!!

    bklynborn replied to gt4everpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Also safety precautions.........potential fall

  19. What if?

    bklynborn posted a topic in General Nursing

    You worked in a small facility. 2 nurses 4 aides per shift, and were told to watch your back, that there were "spies" on the floor? What if you found out who this person is by being direct and asking...

  20. What if?

    bklynborn replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    I am heartbroken at the idea that I may have to leave this place. I think I will stand my ground and just be careful...............who know's princess perfect may fall from her throne some day and I...

  21. What if?

    bklynborn replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes it really is hapening. I was given this info from a nurse who has worked at this facility for 13 years, she says she is in a panic over this situation. I was ignoring it until I was called to...

  22. What if?

    bklynborn replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    Very professional

  23. Is a hospice program needed in LTC?

    bklynborn replied to clevelandrocksgirl38's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What is it with nurses and pain meds? I don't understand. It's such a simple thing to do for someone..........the offer of pain medication. Most elders are so stoic they just suffer mostly because...

  24. Any caring nursing intructors?

    bklynborn replied to kpircio's topic in General Nursing

    Of course you need improvement...........this is all new to you and your fellow students. Hang in there. Just remember this the instructors are there because they want to be their salary is...

  25. Is a hospice program needed in LTC?

    bklynborn replied to clevelandrocksgirl38's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I totally agree..........I work LTC and we use Hospice when needed the extra hands and hearts are a terrific thing for residents and family members alike. The bath aides are wonderful. The one to one...