LHH1996

LHH1996

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  1. DON states she can't work as a nurse in LTC facility.

    LHH1996 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is seems weird to me. i have been a DON in the past. But i never heard of any "regulation" that states a DON can't work as a nurse or help nurses on the floor because he or she manages a facility...

  2. Long Term Care to Hospital

    LHH1996 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need advice on how to transition from working in a SNF for 13 years to a new career in a hospital. My first 7 years was in a ECF that was attached to a hospital and we would get pulled all over the...

  3. Being a Caregiver considered to be Healthcare profession?

    LHH1996 replied to coffee4metech's topic in General Nursing

    i may seem alittle off base...but who cares what they wear!...i know some veterinarian staff (who aren't nurses obviously) that wear scrubs...so when they go out in public does that mean they are...

  4. EXCUSE ME!?!?!?!

    LHH1996 replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    don't let that stupid doctor stop you from helping out your fellow nurses they do appreciate you! ....besides..nurses are smarter than doctors

  5. Is there a difference between a SNF on hospital grounds vs. free standing SNF

    LHH1996 replied to blessed_RN's topic in General Nursing

    when i worked at a SNF attached to the hospital, it was a much higher acuity. There was no sending patients to the ER for uti, blood, etc etc. When someone coded we did it,when someone needed life...

  6. Census dreadfully low at our hospital, anyone else???

    LHH1996 replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    that is what i was trying to relate to in another post when i said that "health care is messed up" (about going to ER for non-emergancies)..at least you understand what i meant...people who go to the...

  7. new to Long term care...some questions

    LHH1996 replied to J7901's topic in General Nursing

    the F-tag (LTC regs) manual explains that well..plus check your facility's policy. depending, there are lots of things that can be considered a restraint in ltc. so it would help to know what kind you...

  8. Census dreadfully low at our hospital, anyone else???

    LHH1996 replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    i heard today that one of the hospital here is down 150

  9. Full timers-how many sick days do you use per year?

    LHH1996 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    last time i called off was for a horrible toothache in January 2008..i actually went to work that day , but left because i couldn't take it anymore..the DON counted it as a call

  10. Don't Cry

    LHH1996 replied to nessajune21's topic in General Nursing

    try not to beat yourself up! i know it was upsetting at the time, but we all have done something at one time or another. the fact that you cared shows that you are compassionate about what you do....

  11. New grad frustrated, but trapped...in a "profession" i HATE.

    LHH1996 replied to Sparx28's topic in General Nursing

    oh..dear...i would hate for you to give up a career that can be rewarding even if it doesn't seem that way. i realize you are frustrated but don't give up. REally! as an earlier post said, get help...

  12. Nursing Instructor from hell

    LHH1996 replied to MsLEE2121's topic in General Nursing

    one of my nursing instructors i had, i also thought was a nightmare until i realized she really truly prepared me better than i ever

  13. Nurse Practitioners at SNFs as huge health reform tool

    LHH1996 replied to 3rdcareerRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We always have had Np's "come" to the facility also..i think the question was for the SNF to actually "employ" a

  14. Racist Patients

    LHH1996 replied to Williss2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ok..thanks. still don't see what that has to do with anything

  15. When a patient is dying, am I expecting too much?

    LHH1996 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    oh my goodness flightnurse2b...i am so sorry you had to go through

  16. Racist Patients

    LHH1996 replied to Williss2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i feel completely stupid, but i don't know what "lip gloss poppin

  17. LPN AND PROUD OF IT

    LHH1996 replied to florianslove's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    if you ever read any of my past posts...LPN's taught me A LOT!!!! much respect

  18. When a patient is dying, am I expecting too much?

    LHH1996 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    i am sorry you went though that and were frustrated. we all have been in that situation i am sure. the thing is ..not everyone is able to handle such things, don't have the mind set, or just don't...

  19. A question of ethics

    LHH1996 replied to nurse_clown's topic in General Nursing

    it is very unprofessional and she needs reported. you don't need to let everyone know you are the one who reported her. just discuss with your DON than let he or she handle it. Try to let it

  20. Burned out for good after 27 years

    LHH1996 replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in General Nursing

    i am sorry you are feeling like that. heck it has only been 13 years for me and i feel that way more and more lately. i actually have been thinking of advancing my career and working in a different...

  21. Do any of the nurses here hold jobs that are not nurse/health-related?

    LHH1996 replied to Honeybun1206's topic in General Nursing

    even though i have only been a nurse 13 years..there are times when i feel burnt out and need a change..sometimes i think about getting a second job doing something totally different than nursing. but...

  22. give me a break

    LHH1996 replied to DanEMT's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...you guys responding are halarious!!!! I love this

  23. Racist Patients

    LHH1996 replied to Williss2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    what bothers me is the people who are ignorantly racist, don't realize the contibution in health care and many of lifes comforts and conveniences from inventions that were done by either african...

  24. No More Fingersticks for Techs!!

    LHH1996 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    "Absolutely agree. Everytime my facility decides to take something stupid away from the techs, the techs rightfully get a bit offended. After a current decision, we've sarcastically decided that the...

  25. Nurse Practitioners at SNFs as huge health reform tool

    LHH1996 replied to 3rdcareerRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    absolutely agree...i actually joked with my DON and administrator the other day that i would love to become a NP and work where i work to do that. as an Mds coordinator i bugs me how many times we...