Ginger45

Ginger45

Geriatrics, med/surg, LTC surveyor

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  1. Rethinking nursing

    Ginger45 replied to sandbox's topic in Nursing Career

    You are not alone. I have been a nurse since I was ninteen. I am ready to throw in the towel. I love nursing in general but with the economy being what it is I feel that we are treated worse then...

  2. Idea of hourly pay rate for RNs in Tulsa

    Ginger45 replied to cucoRN's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I am a nurse with 27 years of experience, and I have made around 25.00 per hour. The pay is alot less here. I lived in TN and made 30.00 at least. I am not a hospital nurse though. My speciality is...

  3. almost finished with refresher course, have job offer, still scared

    Ginger45 replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    You will be fine. It will come back to you very quickly. I feel lacking in knowledge at times. I think that we all do. It's the overconfident people who scare me.

  4. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    Ginger45 replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mine stopped at 75 and I passed. You can tell by how hard the questions are is what I was told. If they continue to get harder and harder then you are doing

  5. Being a Nurse vs. Being a Pilot: the job hunt

    Ginger45 replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter is supporting her husband since he is out of work. It is really bad right now. He is 27 and the 18 year olds are hired first at fast food places. There are struggles everywhere. My...

  6. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Ginger45 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh geez, you are right. I didn't work at a hospital but I can remember family members bringing their family into the nursing home with lists of things to be done that were ridiculous. "A footrub every...

  7. I do not care anymore

    Ginger45 replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like you are exhausted. I don't socialize alot either. I never thought much about it until you mentioned it in your post. I talk to my family and that is about it. I think thats because we...

  8. Follow up to application/job search question

    Ginger45 replied to beautsbelle's topic in General Nursing

    I called them. I just told them that I had applied online and was checking on the status of my

  9. Cheating in the Classroom

    Ginger45 replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My question is, "Why would you cheat? You need to know the information and pass the

  10. Did I do the right thing?

    Ginger45 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am kind of late to this, but being just plain stressed out or burned out can cause some of those symptoms. I use the bathroom frequently because I have an overactive bladder. But as I have always...

  11. Fake Nails

    Ginger45 replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen nurses with fake nails on but I will not wear them. Just imagine all of the germs they carry around.

  12. I can't find a job, feeling down.

    Ginger45 replied to 4treasures's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear about this esp with the nursing shortage that we have. I can remember when I graduated in 1996. I had thought it would be easy to get a job but it wasn't. Try long term care. They...

  13. Opinions on Midwest Regional Med Center

    Ginger45 replied to jenlouket's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I am currently looking for a job and they called me the same day. They wanted me to come in at 830 so they could hire me the same day. That scared me. I have unfortunately taken some jobs that hire...

  14. New Nurse in LTC

    Ginger45 replied to zosimus_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most nurses that work on a locked unit love it. They can be frustrating but you will get to know them and they will learn to trust you. They can be so endearing. There is really nothing that you do...

  15. I need to blow off some steam

    Ginger45 replied to Hondamom24's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have alot of experience in long term care facilities. I have only worked in a few that really cared. Thats one reason I am doing something different this time. I can't do it anymore. I am also...

  16. New Nurse in LTC

    Ginger45 replied to zosimus_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is it a locked unit? You need to make sure that the patients are always within eye sight. They are a very special group but can be very frustrating so don't be offended if they curse at you or try to...

  17. Very discouraged

    Ginger45 replied to KatsRN2's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I hope that you have found a job by now. I have had trouble finding a job I like. I live in the Memphis area and nursing homes are my speciality. We are now moving to OK so I am in the process of...

  18. I need to blow off some steam

    Ginger45 replied to Hondamom24's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Oh Geezz......why do these people go into nursing? Do they not care that they are putting lives at stake??? I was just recently in a situation where I didn't get along with the DON. I was the Director...

  19. Anxiety the day before work

    Ginger45 replied to CJsGirlRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I do the same thing. It is generally the day before I got back. There have been jobs that I did not dread and actually enjoyed going to work but for personal reasons I had to leave them (husband...

  20. Personality Type and Nursing

    Ginger45 replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    I am the same thing but when I looked at the description we are driven by the desire to help others. I think that is why we are

  21. Low staffing = med error-DHS tagged me with abuse and neglect-what can I expect the b

    Ginger45 replied to fkey541's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am a former surveryor, and I am confused. OK, the insulin and the CBG are probably the issue here. But just because the state tagged you for abuse and neglect does not mean that it will stick. Would...

  22. Have you ever missed a day because you didn't know you were scheduled?

    Ginger45 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been working at this horrible unit for a few months. I just now went on my own. I had an absolutely horrible day Sunday and Monday. They have alot of trouble keeping staff and they are not the...

  23. Very discouraged

    Ginger45 replied to KatsRN2's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am in TN as well for now. I have good experiences and bad. It is harder to find a job here. They do not get in a hurry, at all. I am currently looking too so I wish you luck. Keep me

  24. Nurses Smoking

    Ginger45 replied to JENNLEE's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with

  25. Meltdown moment...when was yours?

    Ginger45 replied to ChocoholicRN's topic in General Nursing

    Too many to count. I may feel like crying but I wait til I get home. I have to keep