BearyPrivate

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  1. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    BearyPrivate replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    I have only been in this profession for 15 yrs. Here are the things you all listed that we still do to this day. -- Take B/P manually:chuckle -- Lock up narcs in a cabinet in the med room:no: -- Use...

  2. Mature LPN's Treated Unfairly

    BearyPrivate replied to FrustratedLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't be depressed or discouraged. The elderly need caring, loving nurses to care for them. These LPN's are right, as scary as it sounds. The government could do so much more for the elderly and LTC...

  3. Peeves at work

    BearyPrivate replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    1). Liners not pulled up in trashcans in pt. rooms. 2). Other nurses telling you they don't have time to take the full sharp container and place it 5 ft away in the hazardous barrel. 3). The...

  4. Called in tonight; I know I'm in trouble...

    BearyPrivate replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I called in last noc as well, my father-in-law had surgery yesterday. He is on dialysis, a diabetic,and had to have a broken arm repair. He has been on dialysis for 6 yrs. No hope of kidney...

  5. Staff Leaving In Droves! Residents Revolting! Administration Ignoring All! HELP!

    BearyPrivate replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    WOW, It sounds if you are working at the facility I have worked at for 3 yrs. Only, we have the same adm. But our NM has only been there approx. 2 yrs. Your in my

  6. Office Personel

    BearyPrivate posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was waiting for nurses to come on shift this am:nurse:. The supply clerk came to the desk and sat down beside me which she rarely ever does but it didn't bother me. But, this morning I could tell...

  7. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    BearyPrivate replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    Tim McGraw's song: You've given me the most beautiful set of wings "Fly away" is my

  8. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    BearyPrivate replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    :yeah:Patient used call light to let staff know they were 94 yrs old and needs help. Didn't want anything except to inform. This patient has been in the facility 15 +

  9. Nursing School Superlatives

    BearyPrivate replied to macybones's topic in Nursing Humor

    The most likely to show up and perform all duties, while under no

  10. caths.question

    BearyPrivate replied to PCGrad06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :yeah:True funny story. Had this patient with hip replacement new on floor I was in charge of, I was coming on shift. The evening nurse reported patient needed cathed and she would do this while I...

  11. What states pay well for LPNs and have a good cost of living?

    BearyPrivate replied to szccdw's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in Missouri, With 10 yrs + experience I make $19.00 / hr. I live in a very small rural community as

  12. Crying in front of family d/t pt death

    BearyPrivate replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my experience, the family cried, I cried and we shared stories of their loved one from the time I cared for them up until the end. For the most part, the families I have dealt with find this...

  13. Is it me or has the world gone mad?

    BearyPrivate replied to songfourone's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's exactly right! The state needs to look at the quality and acuity of care as well as the number of pt per staff ratio. In our LTC, we have 4 trach patients, 2 of which are under 40 yrs of age...

  14. Can You Tell Me Your Story........

    BearyPrivate replied to RN 2 B's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi. When I started looking at nursing schools my friends told me to go to RN school and just get it over with. So, I applied. The representative explained that they only except about 30 people for...

  15. Vital Signs and the Nursing Asst

    BearyPrivate replied to mcpkin's topic in General Nursing

    I work LTC as well, and CNA's or NA's are taught within the first week of their training to preform v/s's on each other with the machine and manually. But, as one writer already mentioned the na's on...

  16. How to enhance cohesive working and communication

    BearyPrivate replied to NYCRN6's topic in General Nursing

    What about writing these lazy aides up:confused:. You know, the ones you say are lazy, you have to walk on eggshells around them, or the ones you say that feel like their asked to run a marathon if...

  17. Is nursing the best job ever?

    BearyPrivate replied to heatherwood's topic in General Nursing

    And yes, Nursing is the best job ever, for me.

  18. Is nursing the best job ever?

    BearyPrivate replied to heatherwood's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2:Anyone on valium can have a positive outlook, Just

  19. Bye Bye Discovery Health

    BearyPrivate replied to amya215's topic in General Nursing

    I used to like Oprah before I heard in newspaper article what she believed, on how people get to heaven. I want everyone to know I believe she is entitled to her beliefs before I continue. The...

  20. Comfortable Shoes

    BearyPrivate replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have weak ankles and edema to my feet and ankles so the lighter the shoe and more cushion between the floor and my feet were recommended by my Dr. I love crocs. They have the sole I look for and...

  21. Discussing bodily fuctions at lunch,.

    BearyPrivate posted a topic in General Nursing

    What do some of you find disgusting to talk about on your lunch break? Mine is anything to do with the nose. Can't stand to think about snot when I'm trying to

  22. Doubting Myself in Nursing

    BearyPrivate replied to lilmisslpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You did the right thing, telling the truth is always right:saint:. The other nurse was there to assist you. Do not feel that is in any way your fault:nono:. I feel for you on the ratio. I work noc's...

  23. Submitted my two week notice today

    BearyPrivate replied to trsa34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would say find another job as well. If the person you turned to ignores you there is no support there. When I started my first nursing job it was in a LTC facility. I had one noc orientation and on...

  24. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

    BearyPrivate replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello, I've been an LPN for 16 yrs:nurse:. Worked in LTC all 16 yrs:saint:. I have worked at 4 different homes it that period of time. 3 yrs at present job. Wouldn't have it any other way:heartbeat....

  25. Do you say you're a nurse...

    BearyPrivate replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    amen! nursing is nursing no matter the initial in front of