litbitblack

litbitblack ASN, RN

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  1. Abandonment

    litbitblack replied to SonicnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would think if it is not a stand alone facility then yes you could leave. There are Rn's on the grounds so they are there if something were to happen then they could be

  2. One on ones are killing us for staffing!

    litbitblack replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    lol I loved doing that although it rarely came up and when it did the only problem was i can't say no when someone needed something license wise so then i ended up doing both jobs

  3. MRSA again- Are You Kidding Me???

    litbitblack replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    last i heard mrsa in sputum was not droplet. only tb. Use contact and a regular mask. and wash wash wash those

  4. Question about making dr apts for residents

    litbitblack replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So what about putting it on your report sheet for the next shift. ANd the nite shift puts it on the report sheet for the day shift. After day shift completes it then it can quit being put on there. Or...

  5. Incident Reports and Staff

    litbitblack replied to drknyko's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You can't fix it without someone else knowing about it and the other staff being held accountable. Don't think of it as tattling, think of it as making the best environment for your present and future...

  6. I have a question...

    litbitblack replied to jadey1's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm they can require mand inservices with notice but I would make my self unavailable to them and just go in at my regular time. You can take the test

  7. I got people fired where I work, and now hate my job

    litbitblack replied to shannieliz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You did the right thing. Part of being a nurse is standing by your decisions. You had a responsibility to report that and let the proper people do the investigation. of course the people who did the...

  8. I don't think my DON likes me very well

    litbitblack replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    didnt read all the post so don't know if im repeating. CHeck your local red cross and ymca or boys and girls club, /They offer cert babysitter classes and may have a list of people that babysit. Or go...

  9. Staffing hours

    litbitblack replied to jprn05's topic in General Nursing

    hmmm iwould find another

  10. Hanging up my stethescope

    litbitblack replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    I ve had problems with my daughter (14) and her step dad and she is now not living with us. Dont have any regret about that sometimes its whats best. Hope everything works

  11. The "Weigh" Out---A Food Management Support Thread

    litbitblack replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    So far ive been working out on the treadmill the last two weeks. started at just 20 minutes and this last week upped to 30 minutes . I have tried to run (lol like only lasting a minute twice during...

  12. Should I stick with this?

    litbitblack replied to RiverNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Dont give up. We need you. Maybe you should try a different floor but it honestly just seems normal. That pt has a right to fall. You did what you could it is not your

  13. Nursing Dilemma

    litbitblack replied to Sash123's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they have prn where you can just pick up a shift then you fix your burnout and getting to take care of pts at the same time. And you don't have to deal withthe politics cause your not there all...

  14. I Need Advice - MD Not Signing Order

    litbitblack replied to Andrew, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well Im sorry I disagree with some of you. If you have an order for a pca dilaudid and you give a loading dose it is still part of the original pca dose. WHY is it any different. The pt is getting...

  15. Terminated because of my Attention Deficit Disorder

    litbitblack replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    Most definately get an attorney and file for unemployment. I too am ADD but did manage to function (very stressing) without to much difficulty until i started meds and noticed how much less stress i...

  16. Bad Back nned help!!!!

    litbitblack replied to *Skye*'s topic in General Nursing

    There is always admin, or even assisted living facilities that you really don't lift anyone. I did have an extensive physical before my job was officially offered. IT had lifting in it but not...

  17. Terminated.....stressed and relieved at the same time.

    litbitblack replied to Lorie P.'s topic in General Nursing

    You know everyone makes mistakes and forging time sheets is peas compared to what could have happened. You obviously were crying out for help with your actions and i am glad god answered that for you....

  18. The "Weigh" Out---A Food Management Support Thread

    litbitblack replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Wow so many stories. I would like the support of this group also. so many different things have happened in my life to contribute to my weight and i also have a family history. I was sitting and...

  19. burnout

    litbitblack replied to RandeeN's topic in General Nursing

    I felt the same way and it eventually got to where they terminated me. I think of it as god taking care of something i refused to. i was unhappy and REALLY burned out but didnt realize it until i was...

  20. Any Nurses with ADD? I need your help please!

    litbitblack replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    I also have add. And your DON needs to check into adult add because it is different in adults than in kids. I struggled at work until I finally talked my doctor into meds. I also made myself a...

  21. Incident Reports and Staff

    litbitblack replied to drknyko's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    ok so what

  22. How honest would you be in this situation?

    litbitblack replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you were honest on your application and there was a question on have you ever been terminated then they already know about it. i wouldn't worry about

  23. Pre-interview survey for hospital jobs? Is this new?

    litbitblack replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I know there was a hospital in texas that you had to take the test before you could fill out an application

  24. Brain farts

    litbitblack replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    had some rocephin run down the sink because i didn't put the clamp

  25. Best way to prepare for 5 pts at start of 12h day?

    litbitblack replied to rtbabb's topic in General Nursing

    try assessing when your in giving your meds. since your in there anyway and it can streamline your