BearyPrivate

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  1. LPN as ADON in LTC

    BearyPrivate posted a topic in General Nursing

    I WORK IN A LTC SKILLED NURSING FACILITY:nurse:. LAST WEEK THE ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCED THAT ONE OF THE 6-2 LPN'S THAT HAS WORK IN AN OFFICE FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS IS NOW THE NEW ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF...

  2. Working Overtime!!!!!!!!!!!

    BearyPrivate posted a topic in General Nursing

    hello everyone, i just now got off work after going in a 5:30 pm last noc b/c the scheduling coordinator doesn't know how to schedule enough nurses, or she lets a group of 3 off on the same...

  3. I'm gonna sue you

    BearyPrivate replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, then when this is reported where I work, you get blamed, because of an unsatisfied customer, and I work in LTC. How far should I bend over to take it up the

  4. Safe Staffing Saves Lives - ANA has started a campaign for us

    BearyPrivate replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    I just happened on this site and I put in my 2 cents. I am tired of our employer saying nite shift is fully staffed. I work by myself and have 76 residents to care for. I have 4 g-tube patients. They...

  5. The things you never forget...

    BearyPrivate replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Will never forget the day the Physician misdiagnosed my mom, she had a heart attack the physician wrote dx as Chronic back pain, Mom died 1 month to the day, later. COD: Heart Failure, Complicated by...

  6. I want her fired!!!!

    BearyPrivate replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah:Amen Preach On. Night shift only puts up with family members if the Pt's on their death

  7. CNA duties vs. Nursing Duties

    BearyPrivate replied to joolia's topic in General Nursing

    I want to make myself very clear here, this is my opinion only. The nurse that stops practicing basic patient care no matter how small or dirty, is only in this for the $$$$$$$. To all of us real...

  8. Medical assistants and LPNs

    BearyPrivate replied to Angela Ma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you don't like the conversation I'm sorry but the consensus is that CMA's are not licensed professionals:nurse:. I do not see any where in this thread where people are not getting along. IT'S...

  9. Medical assistants and LPNs

    BearyPrivate replied to Angela Ma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thank you from this 15 yr lpn that pretty much sums up this misunderstanding for me:bow:. now i wonder if the person who started this thread has ever seen this or even attempted to find

  10. Thank you....all of you

    BearyPrivate replied to southlandshari's topic in General Nursing

    WOW, You definitely have been through trials. Thank you so much for sharing. God will bless you I will keep you in my prayers. I know I am one nurse who strives to be like the pleasant ones you...

  11. Do all nurses get assaulted by patients?

    BearyPrivate replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC and it is very rare that nurses get assaulted. I personally have been assaulted several times in my 15 years as a nurse. Last week we had a male pt. in Alzheimer's Unit that became upset...

  12. Fellow RN killed this morning

    BearyPrivate replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry to hear of your friends tragic accident. Keep us posted on how everything is with her family. You, your co-workers, and the family are already in my

  13. my D.O.N. frightens me

    BearyPrivate replied to tiroka03's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You must realize the DON's job is much tougher than the floor nurse:twocents:. She has alot of responsibility and has to deal with corporate, state, family, administration, dietary, therapy issues for...

  14. IV Rocephin Question

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

    u answered your own

  15. Medical assistants and LPNs

    BearyPrivate replied to Angela Ma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Kidarroo if you want to be an LPN go to school like the rest of us. I assure u LPN's are a lot more qualified than a certified med tech. How long are u in a class for maybe 6 weeks? No clinicals that...

  16. Things you'd like to say to your co-workers, but never would ....

    BearyPrivate replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Don't get me involved with your petty bs. No, I don't give a care about what the NM told you about me. I do not wish to go outside to smoke with you just so you can tear me down in private I'd rather...

  17. Jealousy or actual favoritism - you tell me

    BearyPrivate replied to foxc1121's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If I were you I would check into discrimination. It does not sound like jealousy to me. I do not care what the others are saying. Move on, or your friend has a better personality. Honey I too have...

  18. Burned Out !!!

    BearyPrivate replied to farmgirl08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey farmgirl08, I feel for you and anything I can do just let me know:nurse:. To everyone else do you know the administration at this facility says the cna's do not have the right to know what...

  19. Yearly Evaluations

    BearyPrivate posted a topic in General Nursing

    just had my second yearly evaluation at work from same nm:yeah:. last year i was smart enough to completely copy my evaluation. i feel it's a good thing i did. this year has been a rough one for me:...

  20. Peeves at work

    BearyPrivate replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    cell phones are not allowed on during work hrs at our facility. could you imagine, cna's carrying cell phones, nothing would ever get

  21. Staffing for 79 Residents in LTC!!

    BearyPrivate posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am an LPN and have worked at my current position for 3 yrs now. I am the only nurse on Noc Shift with 79 Residents. I will break this down. We have 15 Alzheimer Res. 12 Medicare Residents and 52...

  22. Staffing for 79 Residents in LTC!!

    BearyPrivate replied to BearyPrivate's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you all for responding:heartbeat. No:nono:, it's not changed:madface:, We now have 80 Residents :banghead:and one that was admitted is a J-tube pt to boot. I have called the cooperate...

  23. Code Red/Code Blue/Code whatever....what do you have/what are they for?

    BearyPrivate replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    We have: Code Blue Cardiac arrest Dr Red for fire Dr Black for Imminent storms/tornado Dr Gray for watches of storms/tornado Dr Yellow Missing Res, We actually call Res name over intercom if suspected...

  24. the state of nursing-jobs

    BearyPrivate replied to annab's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Mo, and the facility I work at is LTC. We are currently looking for LPN's, RN's, and CNA's d/t increase in admits. You are the first I have heard of that is having difficulties such as that....

  25. bereavement leave

    BearyPrivate posted a topic in General Nursing

    My father in law passed away last week, and I had to take bereavement Leave. Now our policy states workers get 3 days for immediate family members. I made sure with HR that Father In Law was included...