JacknSweetpea

JacknSweetpea

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  1. Do you like nursing?

    JacknSweetpea replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    I do like being a nurse. The work in and of itself isn't the problem. It's the morons in the administrative offices whom don't know their ***es from their elbows. I see that we need better staff to...

  2. Can you be fired after giving notice??

    JacknSweetpea replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    It has happened in my workplace too. We've had nurses give their 4 week notices and a few days later....they are mysteriously taken off of the schedule, therefore, not being permitted to work their...

  3. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

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

    I'm not sorry I went into nursing....just sorry at times that the job market isn't good, and I can't leave my current job as of yet. My job isn't an ideal job; once I approached the Executive Director...

  4. 2010 LPN/LVN hourly wage

    JacknSweetpea replied to anonymous1919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    $16.50/hr. somewhere in the American West.*wineNo matter what level of nurse we are.....we are not paid nearly enough for the amt. of responsibility

  5. "Better Patient Outcomes" As A Marketing Tool

    JacknSweetpea replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    I'll give 'em better patient

  6. I was reported again, this time by the bookeeper......

    JacknSweetpea replied to Vonique's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a few like that where I work....one that comes to mind is our incredibly anal-retentive dietary services manager. He will not do anything that could be remotely out of his job description, I...

  7. Why aren't LPN's considered professionals?

    JacknSweetpea replied to anonymous1919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It depends on the person and how they conduct themselves as well as their practice. There are some RN BSNs at my workplace whom I wouldn't call professional as well as LPNs. And CNAs. If you do your...

  8. Any other LPN's find LTC too much to deal with?

    JacknSweetpea replied to cardiacnurse34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's funny you all have mentioned going into home health....I just got offered a PRN home health position!!! I cannot wait to get out of my hot-bed of intrigue place of employment. When I finish my...

  9. How to tell if you are being targeted at your job by another nurse..

    JacknSweetpea replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think all of the advice here is sound. Just make absolutely certain that she is not a DON friend before making complaints about her. There's a reason as to why she's still

  10. Called in... Feel guilty.

    JacknSweetpea replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I used to feel guilty too....even if it was one time in a year. Then I got to thinking that they don't feel guilty when they write their damned near impossible attendance policies or when they try to...

  11. May have a job & my concerns

    JacknSweetpea replied to NCRN9323's topic in General Nursing

    Just get through your orientation if you're hired and learn all you can!!! Seek out learning opportunities, and always, always, refer to the Policy and Procedure manual. Sending good luck your way,...

  12. A Word to the Wise

    JacknSweetpea replied to KateRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Sooo....KateRN1....are u a nurse manager or some kind of healthcare administrator? Just had to ask:cheers:. You are right on the money though. In this job market, you had better believe that potential...

  13. I never want to hear those words from you again

    JacknSweetpea replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I almost wonder if there is a manual of phrases that management can say whenever a staff member mentions something about staffing or another facility problem. " Well, we are perfectly staffed by state...

  14. Nursing homes' bad reputation

    JacknSweetpea replied to luvmydogs84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Stervets: With all due respect....you are dead, dead wrong!!! I don't know of how many nursing homes you've worked in, but the vast majority of them require nurses with some skills!! The LTC I work at...

  15. Giving flu shot to instructors...

    JacknSweetpea replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Use the longest needle you can

  16. Job Stress- Your Strategies

    JacknSweetpea replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'm a raging alcoholic on my days off!!! How's that for stress relief?? I'm just jesting.....I handle stress by venting to friends because most of them are nurses, read a lot of good books, and...

  17. I need two people to respond to this question about nurses and attire.

    JacknSweetpea replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of the posts that say that it depends on the type of nursing one is doing. Since my particular facility is mostly long-term psych with an Alzheimer's/Dementia unit.....when I work in...

  18. A question of Ethics

    JacknSweetpea replied to WinnieP's topic in General Nursing

    Since most of the residents where I work are mentally impaired....no, they cannot consent to any kind of sexual activity. You weren't on duty the day it happened; perhaps you don't have all the facts....

  19. My God, these family members!!

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

    RandeeN...you are scary....a "Stepford

  20. It seems probie's can't take a joke or laugh

    JacknSweetpea replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see calling new nurses "probies" as offensive....there are too many other things in life to get offended about...JMHO. However, since they are new...perhaps they don't quite understand the...

  21. Who is to blame

    JacknSweetpea replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Always, always CYA and never trust management and families!!! Trust me, when **** hits the fan, they will want your blood!!! It doesn't matter who is at

  22. Unit Patient Satisfaction Scores

    JacknSweetpea replied to Luvelyone's topic in General Nursing

    I'm inclined to think it's about not giving raises. The suits do not care about the patients or any of the staff caring for these patients.....they only care when it cuts into their bonuses. And the...

  23. Stop being so miserable

    JacknSweetpea replied to mkhoaja's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    To the OP: I'm sure you meant well when posting this but as others posts have said....wait until you're in the trenches pretty soon. I like being a nurse and caring for people, but being degraded on a...

  24. What's your reason for putting up with it?

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

    makes needs known...your viewpoint is scary, very scary, and masochistic

  25. What's your reason for putting up with it?

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

    Abishag, I'm glad you're seeing that abuse is abuse no matter who dishes it out. Elderly, demented patients do act out, but can be re-directed. As for the others, it is due to other issues they had...