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  1. Ever had a nursing instructor hate you?

    merrywhiterose replied to bustthewave's topic in General Students

    I had a nursing instructor that only wanted young female students. I was an older female student. This instructor tried to say I gave a diabetic patient orange juice & wanted to kick me out of...

  2. I'm supposed to what now?

    merrywhiterose replied to jojo489's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We give SL Ativan & Morphine Sulfate to those dying all the time. They are usually to the point that they cannot swallow medications. I've never had one aspirate

  3. Seasoned Nurses Looking To Tattle?

    merrywhiterose replied to PCnurse88's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've worked at 2 places where the nurses have done that. They tattle to make themselves look better. But, when it's done to them they are very defensive & then go for blood. It's like high...

  4. Press Release - allnurses Survey Says Nurses are Bullish on the Industry Outlook

    merrywhiterose replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    There isn't a nursing shortage, but a shortage of how many places hire ENOUGH nurses. A new nurse will probably have trouble finding a job

  5. A difficult initiation to nursing in tornado affected area

    merrywhiterose replied to angie2927's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know the feeling! Shortly after graduation--before I even took the NCLEX--Joplin, MO was devastated by tornadoes. My daughter is a Paramedic. She called the Red Cross to see if they could use us...

  6. Didnt attemp CPR to a rigor mortis patient

    merrywhiterose replied to Nar09's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a Long-Term Facility. We were told that if the person is a Full Code, even if they are "stiff as a board", we are required to do CPR until EMS arrives. We can call someone that is a DNR as...

  7. "State's Here!": Demystifying the Long-Term Care Survey

    merrywhiterose replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The state stayed an extra day "because we couldn't find anything,

  8. "State's Here!": Demystifying the Long-Term Care Survey

    merrywhiterose replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I totally agree with you! We've had more falls due to residents being able to un-velcro those stupid lap buddies & fall before we can get to them. Seat belts that can't be unfastened for...

  9. Hanging It Up

    merrywhiterose replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Retired Nurses

    I look forward to a time when I can either retire, or find a job outside of LTC. I've never worked with such a rude, back-stabbing bunch of people in my

  10. What do you tell parents when...

    merrywhiterose replied to mason83's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Just tell them the complete truth. As a mother that watched her infant die from a life-threatening illness, I can tell you that they want to know EVERYTHING no matter how

  11. JCAHO Requirement

    merrywhiterose replied to FineAgain's topic in General Nursing

    We have 1 pill slicer for about 25 people. We've never had a problem with residue being an issue. I think this is just another example of someone sitting at a desk trying to come up with ideas to...

  12. What is the worst hardship/story you have ever seen/heard in your nursing career?

    merrywhiterose replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing

    The elderly resident's SON was drugging her & having sex with her. She was confused & didn't know any better. For some reason, they let him take her back home to

  13. Would you accept this call out excuse?

    merrywhiterose replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some of the excuses I got: 1. "I have a hangover." (At least they were honest.) 2. "My sister is in the hospital" Me: "for what?" Them: "I don't know." Supposedly this employee went to the...

  14. Nurses dressing up for Halloween

    merrywhiterose replied to pheonixRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Working in LTC, we are all dressing up on my shift. The residents get such a kick out of it! One stipulation. I told staff they just can't dress up as the Grim Reaper, LOL. The Aides are...

  15. Would love to hear your stories of rewards of long term care nursing.

    merrywhiterose replied to Wokini1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in a LTC facility. Pluses: you can usually get more hours than in a hospital, & you get to know all of the residents. You can get pretty close to some of the residents. Minuses: some...

  16. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    merrywhiterose replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    1. Missouri 2. 2 yrs 3. LTC 4. 19.24 5. After 6p .30/hr 6. No. Cost of living not bad, though. (Rent $500/mo includes cable, all utilities including trash total

  17. It's never too late!

    merrywhiterose replied to NurseNanci1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Fifty is NOT too old to start going for your RN! I graduated at 53 & passed the boards the first time! I had absolutely no experience in the nursing field, either. Some places still use LPNs,...

  18. It's never too late!

    merrywhiterose replied to NurseNanci1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The RN program that I went to had senior citizens that have graduated from it. Also, I graduated & got my RN license at 53. It was worth it, too! My kids have more incentive to continue their...

  19. New grad RN, freaking out, is this normal??

    merrywhiterose replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Working in a LTC facility is hard work. BUT, after about 2 weeks things WILL get easier. LTC facilities change staff a LOT & usually welcome ANY new nurses to ease the burden of those already...

  20. Depression and anxiety in the NICU

    merrywhiterose replied to hClickRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    One thing I learned quickly. YOU CANNOT SAVE THE WORLD. Just do your best, know that if not for you many of those kids wouldn't become adults one

  21. The Patient Who Receives No Visits

    merrywhiterose replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have an elderly dementia resident. She visited often until legal paperwork was signed, proving he was incapable of making his own decisions. Now she only shows up for X-mas & his birthday....

  22. I don't know how you nurses deal with death

    merrywhiterose replied to Poochiewoochie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in a long-term care facility & I've watched several people die. Not everyone dies the same way. Some struggle, some fall asleep & stop breathing. I like that I can make dying people...

  23. LPN...not good enough??

    merrywhiterose replied to em1025's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Some of the LPNs where I work have a lot more experience than the RNs. I'd trust whoever has the most

  24. Dangerous patients

    merrywhiterose replied to dallet6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in a LTC facility & we have residents that kick, bite, pinch, grab private parts, & hit staff. Why can't we be allowed to inject Haldol, instead of forcing the staff to put up with...

  25. I apologize..

    merrywhiterose replied to letsbefriends's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There isn't a shortage of nurses, there is a shortage of places hiring ENOUGH