Isitpossible

Isitpossible LPN, LVN

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  1. Assumptions

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    thanks for the responses and encouragement! I will let it go, life is simply too short... Im very respectful/kind to everyone I come in contact with and will continue to be! thanks

  2. Geripsych pros and cons..

    Isitpossible replied to HAWKIRN's topic in Psychiatric

    One con of this population is that families seem to think we can magically change Dementia related behaviors with medications. Very frustrating. I hate that my Dementia patients are in "groups" that...

  3. Charge nurse hates me? and overall nasty attitude of coworkers

    Isitpossible replied to Tooimpatient's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    well this sound terrible... part of the charge nurse duties is to help with the paperwork, so the nurse can concentration on new admission assessment/med pass/tx etc. the next time she call you off,...

  4. Don't People Have Bills To Pay?

    Isitpossible replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I will move as many times as I see fit to find a good match for me. Could care less about "old crusty bat" thoughts on us newbies. You will be okay, and so will

  5. You're Hired!......Then......

    Isitpossible replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Can you work per diem for awhile, just to give it some time.. I only suggest this, b/c this is the area you wanted!! If you accept another position, that may be difficult if they

  6. why do i need to describe a caring moment

    Isitpossible posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Just a rant: my facility had all the nursing staff fill out a form describing their most caring moment with a patient. another question: how did we plan to provide self-care in the upcoming year....

  7. LTC Charting: A Beginner's Guide

    Isitpossible replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    love this commuter-Thanks! work in geriatric psych but these are excellent documentation purposes for me

  8. why do i need to describe a caring moment

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    wooh!! thanks for the laugh, hysterical!! lol

  9. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    Isitpossible replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Geographic location--Philadelphia PA Pay rate-$70,720 In which area / specialty do you work? Psych What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? --RN What type of degree and/or certification do you...

  10. experienced psych nurse please chime in

    Isitpossible posted a topic in Psychiatric

    we have a paranoid schizophrenic patient who refused his PO meds.. kept politely stating "no thank you." There is no order to give IM for Po refusal. However, there are orders for PRN IM for severe...

  11. why do i need to describe a caring moment

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't foresee them sharing ideas. Possibly to get people to think about things more in depth, and several people very well should. But if you saw any of my other posts regarding this facility and...

  12. New to Dialysis - What's the deal?

    Isitpossible replied to PomPomRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Oh good Lord, so glad I got out of dialysis after my short six months... not for

  13. I passed!!

    Isitpossible replied to delilahgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    congratulations!! I was just reading your post in dec 2013 regarding the jobs and uncertainty of starting a new job. How did that work out for

  14. thinking about quitting night shift in LTC

    Isitpossible replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can relate, I worked overnights for ONE month. I was so sleep deprived. I would come home in morning and sleep, then wake up tired to see my kids come home from school, then go back to sleep before...

  15. experienced psych nurse please chime in

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    yes, there is another new nurse on my unit. she feels exactly the same way, but doesn't know what to do about it

  16. experienced psych nurse please chime in

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    You stood by and watched and did not bring it to anyone's attention. I know, that's why I feel so badly. I didn't stick up and do what I felt in my heart is right. I have been a nurse 1yr, and Im...

  17. experienced psych nurse please chime in

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    so in essence, actually advocating for a patient could cost me my job? wow--is this what nursing

  18. experienced psych nurse please chime in

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you for your responses. Yes, I know that patients have the right to refuse, even psych patients!! Im just so sick of this type of behavior, I truly cant report every single RN I work with....

  19. Just need to put this out there. (venting)

    Isitpossible replied to AtomicxKitten's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    unfortunately, you will see a lot of attitude everywhere-not just cnas... at some point your not going to be able to report everyone... their will be doctors, nurses, cna's, techs, secretaries, unit...

  20. My Mother Was Right

    Isitpossible replied to jlindsey's topic in General Nursing

    mine too...!! my grandmother was an RN... she always encouraged me to become a nurse throughout the years, but I respectfully declined... my beloved grandmother passed away in 2007. I changed...

  21. advice please?

    Isitpossible posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi, I have been working part time in psych for the past year! I absolutely love what I do. However, like I said its only a part time position. My company does not have any full time positions...

  22. advice please?

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    The full time position I was offered is a brand new facility in my area, so Im not familiar yet with the culture of the place. I was hired as a per diem, but now they have offered me full time. Its...

  23. I'm Mentally ILL says Teacher!

    Isitpossible replied to Litenurse2b's topic in General Students

    I re-read this post several times. I just couldn't get a handle on this picture whatsoever.. Reading other posts makes me wonder about the validity of

  24. Fired from 1st Camp job

    Isitpossible posted a topic in Camp

    I contracted to work at a camp for 3+ weeks this summer. I was able to bring my son tuition free. This was my very first camp experience and I was excited for myself but of course more excited for...

  25. Registered Nurse VS Psychiatric RN

    Isitpossible replied to LisaNICUrn's topic in Psychiatric

    AMEN!!! as a newer nurse, I see many of my seasoned co-workers think its okay to just give meds and chart.. Sit at the nursing station reading, or internet surfing... ahhh, gets on my nerves!! I...