JB2007

JB2007 ASN, RN

LTC, Med-SURG,STICU

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  1. Dirty little secrets to managing LTC

    JB2007 replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know about 40 residents, but I do regularly pass meds to 30 residents. I have found that if I delegate appropriately and nothing unusal happens I should be able to get the 0900 med pass done...

  2. Walking away from nursing after 8 months

    JB2007 replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel for you. I have adult ADD and it can be difficult to stay organized and forcused in a profession where there are constantly distractions. I am not the most organized of nurses, but I get the...

  3. Caring nurse turned Raging *****

    JB2007 replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    I think I developed more of a backbone. However, if you ask my family I had plenty of that before becoming a nurse. Somedays I can be a not so nice a person, but I think that has more to do with the...

  4. Beating Stress post duty

    JB2007 replied to RelloydRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I usually read non-nursing ficition books to help destress. It has go to be something light hearted not something I need to think too hard about. I will also get on the computer and just play some...

  5. Encouragement

    JB2007 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with some great LPNs and RNs too. I know a lot of hard working and intelligent LPNs. We are all a team and I need good LPNs to complete my

  6. Basic nursing questions

    JB2007 replied to neenrn4life's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to agree with all of the above

  7. Why do many nurses look down on LTC?

    JB2007 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Moogie I really enjoyed your last post. You made several very good points. I wish all the sucess in the world in obtaining your goal of a PhD and wish you luck in pursuing your goal of working in...

  8. End of life care gone wrong

    JB2007 replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for the situation that you and your family are going through at this time. I hope that you can find the resources that your grandmother needs to help her be as comfortable and as...

  9. One of *those* nurses....

    JB2007 replied to Shenanigans's topic in General Nursing

    LOL Satan vs. Lucifer too funny! I could not agree with your post

  10. One of *those* nurses....

    JB2007 replied to Shenanigans's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry that you have to deal with this kind of hateful attitude at work. It is too bad that people can not come to work, do their job, and go home. Instead, they have to cause a whole lot of...

  11. My Fear of needlesticks

    JB2007 replied to mrsharris81's topic in General Nursing

    Have a healthy respect and follow safety percautions you most likely will not have a problem. I have not had a dirty needle stick

  12. Overheard coworkers complaining about me....feeling bad

    JB2007 replied to Sugarcoma's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Let me start out by saying I am sorry you had such a bad night. You have gotten some good advice so far. Speaking as a days shift nurse who has had stuff left over from other shifts it is...

  13. Ugh...mini-rant

    JB2007 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Do we work in the same place! I work with the same "professionals". Maybe I missed the extra cert. classes on how to drive you co-workers insane. Shot I knew I should have paid attention to the...

  14. Tired of being FAT and having low self esteem

    JB2007 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I am right there with you. I have recently started taking a salad to work with a piece of fruit as a snack. Just by doing that I feel better though my work day. Now if I could only get the energy us...

  15. RN work experience, what not to do

    JB2007 replied to rntim49's topic in General Nursing

    I have the same problem too. I usually have the hardest time with it when I am

  16. I know this may sound rediculous but....

    JB2007 replied to ERsn's topic in General Students

    Ignore the stupid people that get on your nerves, but do not shut yourself off from potential friendships. I met some of the nicest people while in nursing school. There is a lot of struggles in...

  17. Happy New Year

    JB2007 replied to AngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    May you and everyone else on AN have a happy, blessed, and safe new

  18. Ever burned a bridge?

    JB2007 replied to LuvMyGamecocks's topic in General Nursing

    I have not burned bridges so much as made a poor choice in who I have worked for in the past. Always turn in a two week

  19. Lovin Emergency Nursing....................BUT

    JB2007 replied to motivated2nurse's topic in Emergency

    I agree that you have to pay attention to what is going on around you. Otherwise you do not know what direction the old knife will come out of when they try to bury it in your back. However, I work...

  20. RN views on Intern/Externs, Sitters, and CNA/Techs

    JB2007 replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    I have done many jobs RN, tech, extern, sitter, both in the hospital and the nursing home. It all boils down to this do your job, do you job properly and in a timely manner, treat me and the patients...

  21. Lovin Emergency Nursing....................BUT

    JB2007 replied to motivated2nurse's topic in Emergency

    I either give them a bored look and say nothing or I just keep on doing something else. That is on a nice day and they will eventually get the point However, if the person is being really nasty in...

  22. Legal requirements for your initials in the chart

    JB2007 replied to southernbeegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone at my facility complains that they can not read my initials in the boxes of the MAR. However, my boss agrees with me when I tell them as long as I sign the back of the MAR and TAR with the...

  23. Why do many nurses look down on LTC?

    JB2007 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If I heard that some poo would be hitting the fan so fast their heads would spin. Do not disrespect the elderly!:angryfire That is something that was not allowed in my house growing up and I do not...

  24. Bleak Week

    JB2007 replied to Morning-glory's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad that you are feeling better. I hope you have a happy

  25. Do you call IN or OUT sick?

    JB2007 replied to firefox828's topic in General Nursing

    I just will not be there and that is what I tell them. No matter how I say it the result is the say I will not be at