Crispy Critter

Crispy Critter

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  1. Patients allowed to go outside and smoke???

    Crispy Critter replied to JackiRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ah, yes. I also remember hospital patients smoking in bed. The holes burned in the linens. Putting out the occasional waste basket fire from a still hot cig. There were even cigarette machines in the...

  2. Anyone else tired of LTC?

    Crispy Critter replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    People come to allnurses to vent. Sometimes for sympathy, suggestions, or just to get it off their chest. I don't understand why some posters feel the need to make harsh, unhelpful comments. My...

  3. Old foot care therapy

    Crispy Critter replied to Vonique's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Anyone remember using heat from a light bulb on decubs? We also used O2 right on them also. This was in the early-mid 70's. Geez, I am so

  4. Fall in the ED!

    Crispy Critter replied to wearelegion83's topic in Emergency

    If the doc nixed getting a sitter, I don't see what else you could have done. He was even right across from the nurse's station. Please let us know how this meeting goes. I'm curious to see what the...

  5. Stop it!

    Crispy Critter replied to RNGriffin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like she's Coo-Coo for Cocoa

  6. Short Survey! Job Satisfaction in Nursing

    Crispy Critter replied to Aprile74's topic in General Nursing

    I also was only allowed to answer the first two questions before I was booted out. What's up with

  7. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    Crispy Critter replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    Took care of an elderly unmarried lady named Hotsie Totsee. (Last name Totsee.) Wish I had asked if she had any

  8. saying good by to my awesone sucessful DON job

    Crispy Critter replied to sallyrnrrt's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    How are things going? Give us an

  9. Is it a bad idea to quit a job before you have another one secured?

    Crispy Critter replied to Deetail's topic in Nursing Career

    I speak from experience-don't do it unless you absolutely can't tolerate it anymore. I won't go into the details, but I gave my notice after I could not endure one more shift in a place ruled by fear...

  10. Resident nurse ratio question

    Crispy Critter replied to LH...RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are NOT being a baby! What reason were you given for this change? I wouldn't be able to get all that done, no way no how. Sounds like you should start looking for another job! I just don't see...

  11. Cute show about a Nursing Home volunteer....

    Crispy Critter replied to nervousnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love this

  12. Nurses carrying weapons

    Crispy Critter replied to KittyLovinRN's topic in Home Health

    As I pulled up to a patient's house, I saw that the place was full of police cars. As I had suspected the patient and his brother (who lived with him) were up to some shady bidness, I just went on...

  13. Staffing??? 2 licensed nurses on weekend night shift but only 1 on weeknights...

    Crispy Critter replied to baseballmama's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How did your meeting go? Give us an update! I would also be fearful for my license and my

  14. Songs That Remind You of Nursing....

    Crispy Critter replied to sarahbellum's topic in General Nursing

    As I'm driving to the good ol' LTC- Highway To Hell by

  15. Taking away chairs from nursing station

    Crispy Critter replied to pinkessence_58467's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked in an LTC that told us that we were not to sit down to chart; we had to stand at the counter. And just to make sure we lazy nurses didn't try to sneak chairs to the desk after they went home,...

  16. Interviewing for Night Shift Charge

    Crispy Critter replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Nursing Career

    It sounds like your life is good right where you are now. Some people can never adjust to nights. I know I never could, even after doing it for almost 2 years; I felt like crap and had no family life....

  17. Mandatory OT

    Crispy Critter replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    In Indiana, employers have all the power. They can require you to work however many hours they want you to, without any notice and require you to be in for your next shift, no matter how few the hours...

  18. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    Crispy Critter replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    1. Indiana-East Central 2. 40 3. SNF-national chain 4 26.00/hr 5. None. No holiday pay. No raises for the past 3 yrs; management states probably none in the future. Time and a half for OT. 6. Nope...

  19. CMS Audit

    Crispy Critter replied to ctrn3478's topic in Home Health

    I agree with the above poster. You will be nervous, but resist the urge to chatter. I was observed doing an assessment and med set-up. The surveyor was just there to make sure clients were cared for...

  20. Question about home health

    Crispy Critter replied to Vernie08's topic in Home Health

    Many agencies DO consider SNF experience. After all, many HHA clients are elderly, and you certainly have experience in that area. I would go ahead and apply. Best of

  21. I snapped at work and... I dont know what to do...

    Crispy Critter replied to hazyblue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello, Hazyblue. Just wanted to know how you're doing. We care about you, and some of us know what you're going through. Please update us when you

  22. Am I in the wrong Nursing home?

    Crispy Critter replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At the nursing home where I worked, we frequently got late admissions. Sometimes the e-box didn't have what we needed,and it always seemed to be the same drugs. We talked with our pharmacist and she...

  23. ADON misleading title? Rant from DON

    Crispy Critter replied to americanTrain's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Just wondering how you're doing. It's not easy having a horrible job,being a single parent, and dealing with the emotions that you feel when your husband leaves you. I have been there and I know just...

  24. Rural Hospitals

    Crispy Critter replied to Darkfield's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have worked in both large teaching hospitals and small rural ones. I agree-in teaching facilities, there's always a resident jumping in to do the good stuff and ancillary departments also horn in...

  25. Should I become an lpn first or just go for ASN?

    Crispy Critter replied to Will-B's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I agree with Caliotter. Just continue with the ASN and don't worry about LPN training. Then all your credits will transfer to a bridge program. Good