wanetta

We're on the clock from the time we start our shift until the time it is over. So we get paid breaks. But sleeping is a no-no. I woundn't dare sleep on my watch. Of course, I don't have small children at home and I do get my sleep during the day.

You'll lose your license for sleeping in Ms too. Not too many years back, a nurse and 2 cna's were caught sleeping at a LTC facility. The nurse lost her license and the cnas lost their certifications. It was a small facility and only one nurse there. I wonder what would happen if the only nurse in a facility working the noc shift would have a heart attack or worse? Would she lose her license due to abandment? Just a thought.

Gee...I followed this post all the way to the end just to find out that it didn't really apply to me. I work in a small LTC facility. I am the only nurse in the building on the noc shift. Do I sleep, even for a 30 minute break. I think not! Would I if I had another nurse to cover for me? I really don't think I would. Like others, a 30 minute nap wouldn't do me any good. Probably leave me wanting more.:chuckle

Hmmm...let's see. I worked as a waitress, cook, bottle washer. I also worked as a bartender and an assist manager in a bowling alley. Also on my resume is employment as a nurse's aide( before they were certified). My favorite job was as an activity director before entering the nursing program and during the nursing program. I"m sure I probably left something out...lol.

Beautifully said!!!

well said. isn't that why we became nurses? because we are compassionate and we should show that in the care that we give to our patients/residents. isn't that the real meaning of ethics?

I totally agree. I'm from the north and have been living in Mississippi for over 10 years. I work in a long term care facility . I've been called a yankee numerous times by residents, family members and staff. When discribing me to others that is what I am referred as. And of course my accent.. At times I have even been referred to as "damn" yankee because I chose to live down here. I have never felt offended by this because it was just an adjective. I've heard black people talk about other black people as either light skin or dark skin. and like the above poster, I believe we should be working together.

Well said.

I work in a LTC facility and work with a RN on the second shift. We are a small facility and when we work together, we do the same job. At times when she works during the day on the weekends, she is the supervisor and does not have a group. I guess it all depends on your facility's policies.