BEDPAN76

BEDPAN76

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  1. other nurses not letting you do your job

    BEDPAN76 replied to karenp31's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    She grabbed your shoulders???? OH NO WAIT JUST A DAMN MINUTE HERE! I may be old and mellow but the feces would have hit the fan! What nerve!

  2. other nurses not letting you do your job

    BEDPAN76 replied to karenp31's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Yeh, better talk to the administrator soon. I don't envy you. If that happened in my facility, somebody would have been clocking out and going home, maybe for

  3. A Patient Made Me Cry Today

    BEDPAN76 replied to flightnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Allison, I needed your post right about now to remind me why I decided to become a nurse over 30 years ago...... Hope you have a great sleep tonight filled with beautiful dreams! Thanks again for...

  4. Nurses that are late for report

    BEDPAN76 replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    Don't you love it when: 1) the oncoming nurse shows up at 7:05 instead of 6:45. 2) slowly walks into the pantry to put her lunch in the fridge 3) Hangs up her coat and puts her lab jacket on 4)...

  5. Feel very disrespected by Administrator

    BEDPAN76 replied to Lacie's topic in Nurse Management

    Get the FMLA, ASAP!

  6. I Thought I'd Seen It All

    BEDPAN76 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Cape, So sorry this has happened to you. Have you spoken with the ED? Is ED the same as an administrator? I like Deb's term, "carpet people" I would call them jackasses ! Are you really gonna...

  7. Your favorite nursing gadget?

    BEDPAN76 replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    A certain hospice :wink2: gives out these cool dark purple pens. The entire facility just loves

  8. anxiety and job applications

    BEDPAN76 replied to rubystar's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Not their business. As you said, you do not have an official diagnosis, Trust me on this. Again, this is personal medical information. Keep it to yourself. I can't stress this strongly

  9. Outpost in Northern Ontario

    BEDPAN76 replied to ERtraumanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck and WOW! It sounds like a great adventure. How did you get it? Are you Canadian? How long will you stay? I look forward to your blog. Please keep us posted. I am so excited for you! I am...

  10. Crazy Family Member!

    BEDPAN76 replied to scooby72's topic in General Nursing

    We once had a wacko family member take out her dentures and throw them down the hall. Just when you think youv'e seen it

  11. Railroaded at work

    BEDPAN76 replied to Babzuptown's topic in General Nursing

    I am too tired to properly reply to this thread except to say it is a travesty! Makes me wanna

  12. Anyone Want To Be An Instructor

    BEDPAN76 replied to CHATSDALE's topic in Retired Nurses

    I have an ADN and over 30 years experience in several areas, A few years ago I took a job in a new LPN program doing lectures and clinicals. I did a ton of work at home such as preparing course...

  13. Help!! Mom had a stroke!

    BEDPAN76 replied to scooby72's topic in Rehabilitation

    Hi Scooby, I'm so sorry about your mom. How is she doing! I am in LTC/Rehab and we get post cva pts. often. They receive intensive PT, OT and speech therapy/swallowing if necessary. Usually are...

  14. Feel very disrespected by Administrator

    BEDPAN76 replied to Lacie's topic in Nurse Management

    Hi Lacie, I think your'e doing the right thing by getting out. That place sounds TOXIC! I'm sure you will find a better job soon. Because of your experience, they probably feel threatened by you....

  15. Stress, Errors -- Please Advise

    BEDPAN76 replied to blueshoe's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Blue, Thanks for giving the additional info. Don't know what to tell you. Agencies usually don't have EAP's. Big hospitals do. Seems like she is getting help. How about church, and talking to a...

  16. Stress, Errors -- Please Advise

    BEDPAN76 replied to blueshoe's topic in General Nursing

    She is lucky to have someone like you who cares! There is no easy answer to this situation. I think whoever has the best rapport with her should take her out for coffee and express the concerns. Ask...

  17. Hanging up my stethescope

    BEDPAN76 replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Anne, So sorry to hear you're in the hospital! Take care and keep us posted. Sending you a big hug!

  18. Update on interview

    BEDPAN76 replied to SassyErRn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for the update, Sassy! Keep hanging in there!

  19. Volunteering at a hospital - best experience for a pre-nursing student?

    BEDPAN76 replied to mrsrlg's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Mrslq, Sounds like you are all set! The medical transcription experience will help you immensely! And I don't blame you for being "over" school right now...The volunteer job will be fun, and you...

  20. Forced to leave job-can I take legal action?

    BEDPAN76 replied to wilbur1's topic in General Nursing

    You have gotten some great advice here, Wilbur. We all have our scars and our stories...I'm sending you a big hug and hoping you will continue to post. We all care about you!

  21. Volunteering at a hospital - best experience for a pre-nursing student?

    BEDPAN76 replied to mrsrlg's topic in General Nursing

    Use the time to get your CNA. You will learn how to take vital signs, make beds, position patients, feed, etc. You will learn some anatomy and medical terminology. You will see the whole team "in...

  22. New Grad to LTC on 3-11 shift- help!

    BEDPAN76 replied to jellocorp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    30 years ago, it was great working 3-11 because we brought clothes and changed after report, and went out dancing and drinking to the 70's Disco music till the bars closed at 2 am. Then we went to a...

  23. Preventing falls from low beds

    BEDPAN76 replied to BoopetteRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We use many "low beds with mats". And whenever a resident "transfers " themselves to the mat, it counts as a FALL! It is the "one surface to another surface" rule. At least there are no

  24. How do I address disciplinary action with potential employer?

    BEDPAN76 replied to robigayle's topic in General Nursing

    Call them back and arrange to meet with them ASAP, while the job is still open. Tell them what you told us, and hopefully they will be impressed by your honesty. Make it clear to them that you are...

  25. I have an interview!

    BEDPAN76 replied to SassyErRn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Sassy, I just now read this thread and realized it is Friday, so you should be finished with the interview. Please let us know how it went. You deserve a great job after all you have been