BEDPAN76

BEDPAN76

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  1. What is your work setting?

    BEDPAN76 replied to catnip3's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I'm in a 120 bed facility and share an office with the MDS coordinator who is my boss ( and mentor ) The QA nurse used to share it but now she's a unit manager. We keep the door closed and cherish our...

  2. am I the only one who gets nervous when states are here?

    BEDPAN76 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We are in the "window" for our visit from state. The administrator and DON are making things very stressful for everyone. They are always in a bad mood and the tension around the entire building is...

  3. I'm so happy.

    BEDPAN76 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Jess, A big congratulations to both of you!

  4. Just had a Consent Agreement go into effect, I feel like I'm hanging in limbo

    BEDPAN76 replied to GotoGirlRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Something similar to what happened to Anne happened to me a few years ago. How one person who worked with me less than a month accused me of stealing drugs. The count was correct and my urine was...

  5. Just had a Consent Agreement go into effect, I feel like I'm hanging in limbo

    BEDPAN76 replied to GotoGirlRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi there Goto, I just had to send a short note to tell you how sorry I am that this is happening to you. Like the old saying, "When it rains, it pours" . Also, because I, too, have scars in my back...

  6. Are there success stories?

    BEDPAN76 replied to newhope2009's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I got a felony after being an RN for 14 years. The only thing I will say is, be prepared for A LOT of PAPERWORK and appearances before your BON. It isn't a cakewalk. Persevere. I kept my license...

  7. On-call pay...standard or not?

    BEDPAN76 replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Well unfortunately I am salaried. Do MDS Mon-Fri. On call every 3rd weekend. No pay for being on call, no pay for going in and pushing the cart, and no comp time. But basically I like the job and have...

  8. Every Nurse Should Give Birth

    BEDPAN76 replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago.....Came on at 11 pm. Had a fresh post-op laminectomy as an "overflow" pt. on the GYN floor. Told her I would take her vitals and then we would log-roll her to her side. She started whining...

  9. Every Nurse Should Give Birth

    BEDPAN76 replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to me that a couple of people didn't read Vito's entire post. Obviously he didn't REALLY mean that all nurses should give birth (what about male nurse?) I think it had more to do with empathy...

  10. Every Nurse Should Give Birth

    BEDPAN76 replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there Vito! Sorry your cuz is having pain issues. He needs to find another doctor ASAP! Not to be giving "medical advice" but quinine does wonders for leg cramps..worth a try....Btw I understand...

  11. what to say?

    BEDPAN76 replied to power99's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just tell the truth and be done with

  12. What the Heck Moments!

    BEDPAN76 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago when I went to the DON of a small LTC and complained about cockroaches running all over the place on night shift (including under the sheets!) she told me not to worry , that the doctor said...

  13. Need your help please

    BEDPAN76 replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi! First, have a good talk with your friend and find out EXACTLY what is expected of you. If the mother is at her home, it should be OK. Make sure you have your friend's phone number and the...

  14. Finding a new sponsor

    BEDPAN76 replied to SassyErRn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Sassy, glad to hear from you again. First of all I don't have experience with getting a sponser, but I can only imagine how difficult it would be to approach one. You are afraid they will turn you...

  15. I got the job!!!!!!

    BEDPAN76 replied to power99's topic in Nurses Recovery

    :ancong!: I am so happy for you, Power. I have a feeling you will really end up liking and appreciating LTC

  16. please i need your prayers

    BEDPAN76 replied to tigger2sassy1's topic in General Nursing

    My dear Tigger, I am sending prayers to you. We are here for you. Also sending a big strong HUG......:flwrhrts: And take care of yourself,

  17. fired once, in trouble again....

    BEDPAN76 replied to xariel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So when will you find out what they are going to do? I think it's ridiculous for them to drag it out like this. A "pre-discipline" meeting???? Give me a break. They must have waaay too much time on...

  18. tube feed and skilling

    BEDPAN76 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi Cape! Good question... they should be skilled but I've only been doing this about a year so will ask my boss (14 yrs. experience) in the

  19. Need Helping

    BEDPAN76 replied to tbellkitchens's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Tonya, glad you have joined us here at allnurses.com! I agree with the other posters....LPN is the way to go. Let us know what you decide!

  20. fired once, in trouble again....

    BEDPAN76 replied to xariel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Xariel, First of all, Bless your heart! Sounds like you have been through the mill and had bad luck to boot! I've been fired several times and am still going after 33 years. Listen to the little...

  21. Getting a job in Virginia

    BEDPAN76 replied to RNLola035's topic in General Nursing

    Apply first and let them know you will gladly get a license. Good luck, I am sure you will get

  22. Do I apologize to the doctor??

    BEDPAN76 replied to Lucky0220's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeh, say something along the lines of, " I heard you were offended about what I said about....." He probably wasn't offended but this will "clear the air" just in

  23. Responsible for being on call ?

    BEDPAN76 replied to Rascal1's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I was on call this past weekend and had to go in at 7 pm on Sat. to pass the hs meds for one hall (30 residents). Could have been worse if I had had to stay all night...But now I'm good for another 4...

  24. NS through peg?

    BEDPAN76 replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    I've never heard of it either....Hope they were on aspiration precautions! :barf01:.Also would be interesting to see the

  25. Making It Back From A Surrender In Tx

    BEDPAN76 replied to PEPPER1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Pepper and thanks for updating us. When you have posted a few more comments (on this thread or others) you will be able to PM. Anyway, hang in there, and in awhile you will hopefully have some...