Ginger45

Ginger45

Geriatrics, med/surg, LTC surveyor

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  1. What's harder? NS or your first job as new RN?

    Ginger45 replied to scastillo1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I loved nursing school. I love school period though so that is part of it. It was stressful but I was learning so much. The first year is the hardest. I had been an LPN before and it was a real...

  2. do you let unlicensed staff do "RN" things ?

    Ginger45 replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No, I would never do that. It's not that I think that they can't, it's that they are not licensed to do

  3. Would You Take Your 1st Rn Job In A Dr Office?

    Ginger45 replied to BwayDani's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't but that is just me. They say that you need at least a year of med/surg when you are starting out. I did that. It did make me more rounded nurse. But on the other hand, some nurses really...

  4. What is the Law for Nurses taking breaks?

    Ginger45 replied to Ebeza's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What

  5. are care plans a joke for you?

    Ginger45 replied to MoopleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I remember when they were very useful. It was right after I graduated the first time (1982). We actually used cardex's and relied on the careplans. We updated them with new orders. Our problems were...

  6. Really stupid med error

    Ginger45 replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to add to this because of something that Pinkey said. There are nurses out there who make errors and take it lightly. I was still in nursing school when an RN charge nurse on a med/surg unit...

  7. Fired because i did not accept the assignment

    Ginger45 replied to radial34's topic in General Nursing

    I refused an assigment when I was a new RN in the hospital. I was working on a surgical/medical unit and they wanted me to go to a Telemetry unit. I refused. I did not feel that I was competent in...

  8. Were You a Nursing Assistant

    Ginger45 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    My mother was a NA. I used to go to work with her. I worked as a NA while I was in college. It was hard work but I would not be the nurse today had I not done

  9. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    Ginger45 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    The hugs from my pts. When I have had a bad day, I walk out of my office and to the floor. I help someone to the bathroom, pass trays. The smile on the face of a pt who couldn't walk when she came in...

  10. Have you quit in disgust?

    Ginger45 replied to flygirl43's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I always said that nurses talk with their feet. Please don't give up on nursing from one bad job. It takes time to find the right fit for you. You will find it though. I have found that when I...

  11. Family just doesn't get it!!!!!!!

    Ginger45 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    My mom calls me for advice all the time. She does listen. My husband on the other hand, his father just had a stroke. His mom and dad live alone. I tried to give my husband advice regarding home care...

  12. Do Day Nurses Really Feel that Night Nurses Do Nothing All Night?

    Ginger45 replied to Brita01's topic in General Nursing

    I don't. I have worked nights as well although I now work days. Most of your codes happen at night, you have less staff, and more

  13. Really stupid med error

    Ginger45 replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    I do not know a nurse out there who has not made a med error. It is very frightening. I made a doozy when I was a new nurse. Luckily it made the pt better and she went home the next day but it could...

  14. Nursing shoes

    Ginger45 replied to 1rnwannabe's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear new balance. There is not the breaking in period and they are comfortable. I have tried, "Nusing shoes" and ended up with hurting feet. I also buy pads to make them even comfier. Oh and a great...

  15. Off the wagon

    Ginger45 replied to Elvish's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hang in there. We all have our vices, our way of coping with stress. Be kind to yourself. You are not a bad person, you have a bad habit. This is a very common addiction that is not recognized as one...

  16. Thinking of taking a DON offer

    Ginger45 replied to suzqpart's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I don't know about Ohio but Tennessee is a freewill state. You can quit at will and they can fire you at will, no reason. Just something to check out if you do decide to take

  17. Hi, MS here and I AM an Alcoholic

    Ginger45 replied to Diamond Nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank for sharing. That took alot of Guts. Good luck and God

  18. Thinking of taking a DON offer

    Ginger45 replied to suzqpart's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I found it good experience but I wouldn't take it if you plan to stay there. What everyone has said is true. It is extremely rewarding and extremely frustrating. It is a 24 hour job. Your...

  19. Survey Preparation

    Ginger45 replied to mercy1975's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We have to follow the Federal Guidelines, those are universal. My preparation for survey besides the excellent list above. Provide excellent patient

  20. Uniforms and your appearance

    Ginger45 replied to sassysteph7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I believe in looking professional. I wear a uniform always. I don't wear earrings unless they are very small. I do wear makeup but not to the extreme. I keep my nails tidy and short, no acrylics. I...

  21. Need hope

    Ginger45 replied to RN112's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there is hope. I moved to CA in 2006. I thought that obtaining a job would be a breeze since I had alot of experience. I was wrong. It took me about 6 months to get a job. I also applied to alot...

  22. Is there still hope

    Ginger45 replied to mmim's topic in General Nursing

    Do you suffer from test anxiety? That might be a cause. I went to a refresher course right after graduation. I cannot remember the name of it but it was in simple language with funny examples. The...