southernbeegirl

southernbeegirl BSN, RN

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  1. Sooooo done with the verbal abuse!

    southernbeegirl replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    I think nurses should get some education in school or in inservices from our employers on conflict management and how to deal with people. I feel lucky that I was in business for 15 yrs prior to...

  2. Another Misleading Story

    southernbeegirl replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    hear hear!! great post!!As the weekend manager, I give lots of tours to people that just pop in. I am lucky to work in such a wonderful place. It's physically gorgeous inside and out which helps...

  3. Sooooo done with the verbal abuse!

    southernbeegirl replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    we dont have a union in our area. he had to retain his own personal lawyer but our employer also gave him total support. unfortunately though...the detective was new to the job and basically "had...

  4. should not be a nurse if you can only work mon to fri days?

    southernbeegirl replied to lpnurse!'s topic in General Nursing

    Please don't take it personally. If you are only available certain hours and they hired you for those hours then don't think anything about it. there are so many shifts and so many schedules...

  5. Appears nurse is diverting narcs

    southernbeegirl replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thank you so much CCM. I have read your posts for years. i have to share my recovery. if i can just reach one nurse or save one patient's life then i will always tell my story. i tell it as much...

  6. Meal Intakes on MAR

    southernbeegirl replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    we just went thru this CCM. we took the BMs and the meals off the mar. we now have a "CNA book" where they keep the documentation in. We only keep 7 days worth at a time. The nurses check this...

  7. Frustrated with Interns who can't (or won't) treat pain!

    southernbeegirl replied to NewWayofLife's topic in General Nursing

    wow. if i ever get sick, will you please take care of me? you are

  8. I can't believe I stood up to one of the 'bullies'!!!

    southernbeegirl replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Way to go girl!! you stood up for yourself! I thought you did a great job. nurses like this are everywhere you go. there is always "one" in every bunch sotospeak. they spend their time looking for...

  9. Sooooo done with the verbal abuse!

    southernbeegirl replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    maybe we should start a thread about treating families so we can give each other good ideas. i'm convinced this questionairre thing for the family members is a good idea,

  10. Sooooo done with the verbal abuse!

    southernbeegirl replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    I have to tell you about this guy. I have learned alot about forgiveness from him. Every single one of us told him he should sue...from the administrator, DON and down. i think everyone of us would...

  11. DONS working the floor in LTC?

    southernbeegirl replied to sparkles_2221's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you are right, we all bring different experiences to the table and i didnt mean to sound like i was jumping on you. I fill in as well when we are short and still ahve to get my work done too. and...

  12. Another Misleading Story

    southernbeegirl replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    a dream i have.... to one day have one of those congressman in my facility so he can see 1st hand how his regulations

  13. Sooooo done with the verbal abuse!

    southernbeegirl replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    we have made 2 suggestions to administration. 1. instead of air freshner coming out of those battery powered freshner thingies all over the building...aerosol xanax for the visitors! 2. our facility...

  14. Appears nurse is diverting narcs

    southernbeegirl replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Report report report!!!! I completed a three year contract a year ago tomorrow with my states peer assistance program. it took 12 years before someone finally reported me. think of it this way...say...

  15. DONS working the floor in LTC?

    southernbeegirl replied to sparkles_2221's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    michelle126...how are you able to watch the DON all day to count her smoke breaks? I'm the nursing manager and even I cant count my staff's smoke breaks let alone my DONs. I work for the best DON...

  16. Another Misleading Story

    southernbeegirl replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I saw the same story CCM! I was livid! not much else left to say, is there? thanks a lot ABC news...i'm sure lawyers needed more clients.

  17. Microphones and Web Cams

    southernbeegirl replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    we allow that as well if they are being skilled for caregiver training and/or it is very well careplanned and the family is with the therapist. otherwise, families/visitors are not allowed to assist...

  18. Sooooo done with the verbal abuse!

    southernbeegirl replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    Don't you wish you COULD sue? true story....very confused patient, out of his head. daughter from hell. patient starts rambling that some man had sex with him, along with other things that make no...

  19. Microphones and Web Cams

    southernbeegirl replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    You might want to rethink allowing a family member to help you. proper body mechanics or not...if they get hurt during the transfer..they WILL sue. and it wont be just the facility they sue..they...

  20. Microphones and Web Cams

    southernbeegirl replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    You couldnt invite them to help with the care anyway! Talk about a liability if the family member got hurt trying to transfer a patient. Hello jury! one of the problems with LTC anymore is that the...

  21. Sooooo done with the verbal abuse!

    southernbeegirl replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    I have nothing positive to add to this thread whatsoever! lol i just want to fuss too! i am so sick of freekin customer service!!! i work in a short term rehab unit of a LTC. I am so sick of people...

  22. school debate over nursing in LTC

    southernbeegirl replied to LrElizabeth7's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for saying everything I was thinking. I won't BS you. LTC is hard work. I worked in the hospital and had at most 6 pts on the med surg floor. Those same 6 patients are also the same type...

  23. So grateful I found this forum!!!!

    southernbeegirl replied to NoMoFear's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I went to the GND forum and read that thread. I have to be as honest with yall as I am with myself. When I was in active addiction, I was a pain in the rear to treat! I was a huge victim/martyr so...

  24. New to the forum

    southernbeegirl posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am so happy that allnurses added this forum to their board! I thought I would introduce myself. I'm an RN with 12 yrs experience. I've been in recovery for 4 yrs and 5 months today. I was a...

  25. New to the forum

    southernbeegirl replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    wow! thanks so much guys! you guys are an inspiration to me. thats why i started this thread. there are so many of us that have "made it thru" so to speak and are loving life. i try to share the...