litbitblack

litbitblack ASN, RN

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  1. Good Old HIPAA Violation!

    litbitblack replied to shodobe's topic in General Nursing

    I recieved a final warning for giving my password out while we were swamped and it was a close coworker. I was the only one with a pw and we got 9 admits in 5 hours so she was helping. Well long...

  2. In need of some serious advice

    litbitblack replied to MarieNHill's topic in General Nursing

    Some hospitals are cutting jobs and I would think more in that than in nursing. Why do you want to change rather than when you graduate. THat would be the time to go to the hospital. They are still...

  3. I cannot do this job anymore!

    litbitblack replied to superwifenursewoman's topic in General Nursing

    As another poster said: BURNOUT!!!!! I would go prn at your hospital after you find something different. May be a little time away from nursing you would help bring things to perspective. As another...

  4. Need advice from experienced RN's...

    litbitblack replied to jellybean321's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on getting into school. Its a very rewarding career. Yes handling death is hard and can be scary. Its those times you turn to your coworkers and clergy. You don't really get used to it, and...

  5. I need To VENT!!!

    litbitblack replied to KyMaleNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Its not worth your license to hang in there. I would talk to the or manager and see if she can do anything. Noone would ever leave if they quoted staffing as the reason. Protect your license. Tell...

  6. Burned out!!!!!!!!

    litbitblack replied to emilee1978's topic in General Nursing

    I too fear I am burned out and it took getting fired and some time to realize it to just figure it out. I don't feel I did anything wrong to get terminated I just wasn't into all the pt satisfaction...

  7. need MD order for Triple Antibiotic Ointment?

    litbitblack replied to JCLVN67's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is considered a med. Maybe its something that can be on a standard order

  8. Nursing in Texas- Full Name legality on badge

    litbitblack replied to rkitty198's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    THe hosp i used to work at had both but the last name was really small so you couldn't really see it. maybe that would work. sounds like you need a petition and it needs to be taken to the safety...

  9. Not a strong charge LPN...

    litbitblack replied to Fancy Face's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes it sounds like the supervisor needs to be more involved with the staff. I would require the cna's report when they are leaving for break and they also need to come notify you when they report to...

  10. getting fired and then collecting your retirement

    litbitblack replied to iluvivt's topic in General Nursing

    PTO may be an earned benefit but they do NOT have to pay it to you., THats is what i am going thru right now. Be careful and cash it in if you

  11. getting fired and then collecting your retirement

    litbitblack replied to iluvivt's topic in General Nursing

    I was terminated and was told i could not have my pto yet the company is firing people left and right and allowing them to get thier pto. i am currently gathering info for my attorney. they can find...

  12. management situation with nursing assistant?

    litbitblack replied to mariesmist's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I don't see a problem with a person leaving early if all thier work is done. If she doesn't take her full breaks and stuff like that why can't she leave early. It sounds like you just need...

  13. I hate when my co-workers are wasteful.

    litbitblack replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Yes let the manager know so she can address it. THat stuff comes out of budget sometimes and then affects raises and costs. If they don't know about it they cant do anything about

  14. Dementia care - altercations

    litbitblack replied to joies1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    THe care planning should involve everything that has been done to reduce the risk of harm to these pts and staff workers. If nothing is working then a team meeting with the family to move these...

  15. Blood draws and Starting IVs

    litbitblack replied to untamable07's topic in General Nursing

    I also never started them in school but got plenety of practice on the floor. Just seek out oppurtunities with coworkers. most should be willing to help. I still remember my first one by...

  16. Info please

    litbitblack posted a topic in General Nursing

    My dad who is only 58 recently found out he has a 8cm tumor show up on his right lung. He initially went to the doctor because of losing his voice for the last 2 months and as he was being followed by...

  17. should i or should i not

    litbitblack posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know we cant ask for legal advice but this is more nurse advice i guess. im sure someone will tell me. I am not sure how aggressively I want to persue this. in july i was terminated, i am sure some...

  18. New Telemetry nurse needs advice...

    litbitblack replied to parrot07's topic in General Nursing

    There are also dvd's out there that actually show you the rhythms in motion. those might

  19. Am I wrong because i don't want to do CNA duites

    litbitblack replied to zoeyzoe's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry but there is a huge difference between an RN and an LVN. Besides the obvious education, Responsibility wise it is huge. Yeah an LVN is liable by her license but everything that doesn't fall...

  20. LVN to RN prereq stump, confusion

    litbitblack replied to kevin g's topic in General Nursing

    none of my lvn classes counted towards my rn.ask ur

  21. Private student loan

    litbitblack replied to swaymyway's topic in General Nursing

    Look for places that will help low income with school assistance. There are way more than just one scholarship available . Expand your research. May be you could work full time until school started...

  22. RN won't give pain meds

    litbitblack replied to Laught3r's topic in Pain Management

    I went to RN school specifically for that reason. I had a pt that was crying in pain, first the doctors didn't believe she was in pain and ordered tylenol until her labs came back showing...

  23. Charge Nurse Duties

    litbitblack replied to Celia M's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I don't understand why in the world people think you can charge and take a full load of pts. I have done it. Its usually the CN that get the short end of the stick. As a charge your EXPECTED to know...

  24. So Tell Me About Med-Surg

    litbitblack replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    I consider it the jack of all trades master of none. But now you can get the master lol or certification. Basically you get anything and everything. You learn tons of stuff, every single day is a new...

  25. Getting laid off

    litbitblack replied to CABG patch kid's topic in General Nursing

    The ambulatory surg center here in north texas recently closed and was open for a long time. Just a sign of the times. Hopefully it will get better. At least for now there are always travel