PeppermintPat22

okay, i am at a loss as to what i should do with myself and my nursing career and am turning to you for advice. i have been a nurse since '97 and though i enjoy nursing alot, i am very slow at it. i have had more nursing jobs then most of you will ever have. for i work with a company 1 or 2 years max and then i find myself in the same situation of not being able to get everything done (charting mainly) and be off the clock when the corporation wants us off the clock. my fellow coworkers are now dropping sutle hints that...we can't work "off the clock" , and i should just leave when the time is up instead of staying late and charting...on my own time. but, by leaving things and not charting, it is my license on the line. i pride myself on being very thorough and complete and try to be the best nurse i can be - but it is like i am always ending up in the same boat (with no paddle). any ideas of help would be very appreciated.

hi - not sure on legal standards with each state, but in the facility i work at, it is "facility" protocol to have 2 staff present with all hoyer transfers. now, with that said, i also know that we do have individuals that are a "hoyer" transfer, and that one aide is allowed to do basic cares as in washing their face, peri care, and similar cares. i also know that each person is unique, in that, what works for one person may not work for all. that is why care plans exist, to provide appropriate care to all. hope this helps alittle to clarify your concerns. be well and know that you were right to call and report that assistance was needed.

i can only speak regarding my own experience; however, you are smart with knowing your options. i have worked in ltc for over 10 years and i did try to get back into hospital nursing and found it very difficult. for hospitals like the new grads that have all those "skills" fresh in their minds. good luck on your boards and in whatever decision you make. personally, i find working in ltc very rewarding, if one is in a nice facility with nice coworkers. be well and know we smile with you.....

haven't really thought about it; just concerned with if there is a good way to do it online as i need to continue working while i do it...if i do it thanks for any help! peppermintpat

just wondering if any of you have ideas on good online programs in which i could get my masters degree. i obtained a b.s.n. in 1997; and due to some major school loan issues i need to continue working; yet, i would like to obtain a masters in nursing if i could. any ideas or input would be greatly appreciated. thanks, peppermintpatt2

upon reading that, two words come to my mind - thank you. for those of us that are stressed, tired, and weary - your words are full of wisdom and peace. may your career bring you as much joy, satisfaction, and serenity as your words have brought to us. thanks again!