Ginger45

Ginger45

Geriatrics, med/surg, LTC surveyor

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  1. When you overhear...

    Ginger45 replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the situation. If it is the patient who is saying this I would sit down with her and explain to her what her meds were for. If it is a family member who administers her meds, again I...

  2. My sister was not taken care of in a nursing home

    Ginger45 replied to Ginger45's topic in General Nursing

    I talked with the Administrator yesterday. He was very concerned himself and interested in what I had to say. The thing is, I don't know if the mistake was made by the hospital in the transfer orders...

  3. Job hunting, wish me luck

    Ginger45 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I left a job where I was very unhappy and spinning my wheels everyday just to get things done. I was hired as a risk manager. So that was what I did, but, when I brought what I found to the...

  4. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    Ginger45 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I always knew from a small child that I was going to be a nurse. I would nurse sick animals back to health. My mother had been a NA her whole career so I was exposed to the medical field at a very...

  5. My sister was not taken care of in a nursing home

    Ginger45 replied to Ginger45's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I plan to call the state today and make a complaint. I used to work there and considering the circumstances of what happened they will be in there in a couple of days. My sister's husband...

  6. My sister was not taken care of in a nursing home

    Ginger45 replied to Ginger45's topic in General Nursing

    I think that she could have spoken for herself but she is very timid. She may have asked for them. I don't know. Thanks for your

  7. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    Ginger45 replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No. Not unless I have all the protective devices that I

  8. Psych nursing as a new grad?

    Ginger45 replied to blacksheep's topic in General Nursing

    I think that it is fine if that is what you really want to do. I have done psych, and I have had to handle emergencies just like anywhere else. I happen to love it myself. I plan on returning to it...

  9. Code blue: family at bedside????

    Ginger45 replied to ljcraigrn's topic in General Nursing

    I would not want to present if one of my family members was coding. I could not stand to watch it. I have always had the family leave the room

  10. getting oncology certified

    Ginger45 replied to sziq1's topic in General Nursing

    I remember taking a day long class to be certified to give Chemo. Of course in 1982, I was mixing it, giving it with no special precautions. That was the way it was done then. Luckily, my kids are all...

  11. Anyone work at San Quentin Prison?

    Ginger45 replied to psychonurse771's topic in Correctional

    NO, NO, NO. I have heard about it. Heavy duty criminals go there. I do not know anyone who has worked there. I have worked in a prison, it is generally a state job or at least mine was. The guards...

  12. Have you quit in disgust?

    Ginger45 replied to flygirl43's topic in General Nursing

    Hi again Flygirl, I am about to walk away in disgust again. It is a hard thing to do but when you wake up with this huge feeling of dread and feel like you are sufficating everyday, it's time. I was...

  13. Nursing for compassion or the financial reward?

    Ginger45 replied to RNLULULABAMBA's topic in General Nursing

    Compassion. It's the only reasons I deal with the

  14. Do you know your Blood Type?

    Ginger45 replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses and too-B Nurses Do you know your blood type? HUH? There are 8 basics and thats what well list here. Not much need for comment except if you are an negative then state if you have had Rho-Gam....

  15. How Many Times Did You Apply to Nursing School

    Ginger45 replied to wannabenursi's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, my program was ASN, not

  16. How Many Times Did You Apply to Nursing School

    Ginger45 replied to wannabenursi's topic in General Nursing

    1> How many times did you Apply to Nursing School?? 1 2> Was it for an A.A, BSN, LVN/LPN? ADN 3> What was your GPA??? Do u mean before or after? I had an A average. I don't remember the exact...

  17. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    Ginger45 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    "Welcome to McDonald's, my I take your

  18. New nurse here...slapped today by patient.

    Ginger45 replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    How old was this lady? I agree that if she was alert and oriented X3 that it is assault. I have never been hit but I have seen it happen. I would press charges. Assault is assault and it is very...

  19. Why is it that some CNA/LPN/RN think it's ok....

    Ginger45 replied to kuyah12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What is really funny is when you understand the language and know what they are saying. Not that what they are saying does not hurt but it sure takes the wind of their sails when you answer them in...

  20. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    Ginger45 replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No, it is never too late. I am sure you will be a great

  21. How to NOT cry at work

    Ginger45 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I have not cried when I worked at the hosptial but as a Director of Nurses. I have cried when I was so frustrated by the lack of caring from corporate. I am on antidepressants now and I quit that job....

  22. How much is your pay?

    Ginger45 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    I lived in Ca recently. I left because of the housing costs and traffic. I made 97,000 as a Nurse Consultant. I don't work in hospitals anymore but I did hear that they paid

  23. How much is your pay?

    Ginger45 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    As a Legal Nurse consultant, I made $150.00 an hour. I haven't done that in a while because the money is good but getting it is often times difficult. I make 66,000 a year. TN, 26 years of...

  24. Looking for history behind how RN's and LPNs developed

    Ginger45 replied to LPN-n-2005's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am an Associate Degree Nurse and proud of it. I received more hands on nurses training. I am however now in the process of furthering my education because I want too. I love to learn. I am doing it...

  25. Nursing Home regulations State-by-State

    Ginger45 replied to Simplepleasures's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You can always ask your DON for the book on the Federal Guidelines and state guidelines. That would help you alot. As mentioned before there are sites for each state. You can even look as nursing home...