JacknSweetpea

JacknSweetpea

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  1. Residents of LTC who abuse the staff

    JacknSweetpea replied to BVUstudent's topic in General Nursing

    The facility I work work for is a LTC with a lot of middle-aged psych patients, and abuse often occurs. A lot of the residents have diagnoses of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, as well as other...

  2. Nurse assaulted

    JacknSweetpea replied to Nursebarebari's topic in General Nursing

    If my personal safety is compromised by a dangerous patient.....management be

  3. Nepotism and the Workplace

    JacknSweetpea posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hi, I have been working in a LTC for psych patients for these last few years, and I'm posting this here because I want some absolutely honest answers from DONs or other nurse managers. Where I work...

  4. What to do with co-worker that is drinking

    JacknSweetpea replied to robby5313's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you actually see her coming into work impaired and acting in a manner that is detrimental to the patients and others.....mind your own business. If she calls you at home, don't answer the...

  5. Common Conditions in Med/Surg

    JacknSweetpea replied to beauty912's topic in General Nursing

    Dropsy, consumption, "flying gout", and tertiary

  6. Mgt, why put a spin on it?

    JacknSweetpea replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    The beatings will continue until morale improves.

  7. Saw this on Facebook. Felt the need to share.

    JacknSweetpea replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    I think that too many hospitals and other healthcare facilities subscribe to the Burger King motto: "Have it your way", but we all know whose ***es are handed back when something goes wrong.

  8. What can get you fired??

    JacknSweetpea replied to kelsie*bear's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Where I work at it is rare to see someone fired for job performance issues....it is usually politics that does a nurse in. That's why I preach to all those whom work in healthcare to be constantly...

  9. L&D nurses without children

    JacknSweetpea replied to loving2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't think it should matter. As other posters have said....there have been many great L & D nurses whom never had children. I cannot have biological children myself, and there is enough of a...

  10. seeing a patient in the newspaper

    JacknSweetpea replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely not. You could end your career before it even starts. It's exciting to be a new nurse and being able to take part in someone's recovery, but do not mention anything about any of the...

  11. Would you ever be a scab?

    JacknSweetpea replied to klone's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    No, I would not be a scab. It goes against everything I believe in. I wish we could have unions where I live.....unfortunately, saying the "union" word is enough to get someone fired where I live. I...

  12. What is wrong with these people?

    JacknSweetpea replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...I can certainly understand the "small-town stuff" since I live in one as well. However, were you friends with this nasty nurse before? If not, why does she know anything about your home life?...

  13. No Raise In Years in LTC Facility

    JacknSweetpea replied to adampricecna's topic in General Nursing

    They do yearly raises where I work at but it's nothing to write home about. The raises are usually something like a measly 0.30 cents more an hour. Oh well. I don't plan on being there full-time any...

  14. as DON/ADON ....do you help or hinder your staff?

    JacknSweetpea replied to sasha2lady's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    The truth is....I don't really care about what the DON where I work does or says. I was hired to do a job as she was, and hopefully I'll continue to be employed as long as I'm holding my end of the...

  15. Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

    JacknSweetpea replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Suanna.....your post is incorrect. Where I live at there are 2 community colleges that are strictly LPN to RN programs. One has to be an LPN before going onto the RN program. However, in your defense,...

  16. Nepotism and the Workplace

    JacknSweetpea replied to JacknSweetpea's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I've no interest in being a part of the "in crowd". Did it when I was in high school.....too old for that now!! I do my job and try to do it right. I don't have a bad relationship with the management...

  17. No wonder we are getting nursing students who are only in it for $

    JacknSweetpea replied to JDougRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, Jeez....here we go again. If you aren't getting into it "for the money" then go volunteer somewhere after you're done with school. Leave the rest of us with a living to make alone. I agree that it...

  18. Letter to the Offended

    JacknSweetpea replied to nursel56's topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed that there are a lot of people of my acquaintance that seem to look for opportunities to be offended. I really don't care. If something needs to be said....I'm going to say it as...

  19. Patients as customers????

    JacknSweetpea replied to MJAJKJ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Patients are not customers. They are patients. They are admitted to a hospital because they are sick, having a baby, or having surgery. They need our expertise in order to get better; they do not need...

  20. how to deal with bullying between nursing students/coworkers?

    JacknSweetpea replied to mashamontago's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A couple of years ago....there was this "know-it-all type of nurse causing me problems everyday she worked. Would roll her eyes during report, ask a bunch of impertinent questions in order to make...

  21. Pass meds & chart!!! Well, when i get a chance i will!!!

    JacknSweetpea replied to knowledgeseeker4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep....I do the same song and dance at work. I've always said that if you want to get your *** kicked everytime you work by management, residents, and families then go work in a LTC. And management is...

  22. Newer nurses with TOO much confidence?

    JacknSweetpea replied to kidnurse98's topic in General Nursing

    I've had to deal with know-it-all new grads. But I think it isn't so much to do with being a new nurse, but personality issues. Some people are just know-it-alls. I remember one of my nurse friends...

  23. Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

    JacknSweetpea replied to siringe's topic in Nursing News

    Well, it is too bad that nurse lost her job, but she was acting like an idiot. You never, ever post anything about a patient or workplace on a social networking site. Ever. She's paying the price for...

  24. How do I tell them?

    JacknSweetpea replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    Keep boundaries with your new co-workers. Trust me...you don't want them knowing everything about you off the bat. Trusting people takes time, especially in our field. Mention your significant other...

  25. Patients and the race card

    JacknSweetpea replied to CanadaEh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Perhaps the OP is meaning that he/she may come across patients in the future whom might accuse the OP of not doing this or that because they are this or that race. Who knows? The truest thing my...