Betty_SPN_KS

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  1. What can we do to improve working conditions in Nursing homes?

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How will this work if the only thing they can come up with is mandatory overtime to make up for not enough nurses and CNAs being willing to work in those places? That will only cause more people to...

  2. Pay rate poll

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    In some communities, the lowest bracket may not be low

  3. Trying to get organized

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There are 30 to 40 residents. There are flag dividers in the MAR. I use it to mark res as I go through the med pass the first time through. Because some take their HS meds earlier than others, and I...

  4. Ideas for CNA recognition?

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to burger914's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a new "charge nurse" I was thinking of this very thing today and searched online for some ideas. I came across an essay, written by a CNA. I've emailed the author and asked if I could print and...

  5. New LPN troubled with CNA's

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to TBLPN's topic in General Nursing

    TBLPN, how did the meeting go? How are things going

  6. New LPN troubled with CNA's

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to TBLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Tim, you didn't upset me. I agree with you, that you can't generalize. I know there are CNAs who take pride in their work. I like to think I was one of them. I'm such a new nurse, my name badge still...

  7. New LPN troubled with CNA's

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to TBLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Whether it's jealousy or not, many of them just don't see the load we're under. To them it looks like our job is easier than theirs. Many of us have been aides before. How many of them have been...

  8. New LPN troubled with CNA's

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to TBLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Another theory on the behavior of some CNAs is jealousy (sp). They want your job but not the hassle of going to school to get it. Reminds me of an aide one day during clinicals. She told a classmate...

  9. New LPN troubled with CNA's

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to TBLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also a new nurse, a GPN, working night shift in LTC. I dread conflicts like this. I remember one day at Med-Surg clinicals, there were no aides on the floor that day for some reason. Each student...

  10. Finally......ATT arrived...need encouragement

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Nurseizme's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Glad to hear some of you are getting your ATT. I'm still waiting. I hope we all do

  11. Eat Before You Get Here!

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Emergency

    Eating is a way people deal with stress. Also, often they have to wait a long time for care. It was frustrating when my 5-year-old son was hit by a car one morning, (thankfully, he only broke an...

  12. Uniform Question -don't hate me!

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to justjenn's topic in International Nursing

    In some facilities, the scrubs are color-coded to identify the roles of the

  13. Uniform Question -don't hate me!

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to justjenn's topic in International Nursing

    Again, please enlighten this American, if you would. What is the difference between the level one and level two registered nurses? By the way, scrubs are quite comfortable. Some even use their old...

  14. Do you feel prepared for job as new grad nurse?

    Betty_SPN_KS posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    How well do you feel prepared for the job your going to be doing or have started? I'm orientating to work in LTC, the only nurse with a couple of aides, all night. I'm afraid something will come up...

  15. Do you feel prepared for job as new grad nurse?

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good idea. May as well dress for

  16. Do you feel prepared for job as new grad nurse?

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I decided not to take the 2nd job. I will keep the first one, I'm already training for that

  17. Do you feel prepared for job as new grad nurse?

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm thinking of working in 2 different facilities. In the main one, the LTCU is part of a small town hospital, so the hospital nurses are there if I have questions. In the other, I will be the only...

  18. Uniform Question -don't hate me!

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to justjenn's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you, Mike. I notice many have stripes on the sleeves and

  19. working in nursing homes

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to nightmare's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, to be there for someone at the end of life is a privilege. Also, to try to help make those last years, months, weeks, and days as happy, pleasant, comfortable, and meaningful as

  20. working in nursing homes

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to nightmare's topic in International Nursing

    State inspector thinks it's easy? How did this person qualify to inspect nursing homes?

  21. Uniform Question -don't hate me!

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to justjenn's topic in International Nursing

    Can anyone provide a link to a pic of a UK nurse uniform? Dress with belt, and also the pants and tunic. Are the pants and tunic anything like the scrubs we wear here in the

  22. I passed the CPNE!!!!

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to BBFRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats

  23. I became a CNA today!!!!!!

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Purple Princess's topic in Nursing Career

    Congrats

  24. Authorization to test

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Finished May 12. Still waiting for ATT. Wondering how much I should be studying,

  25. How many of you were CNA's before you went into nursing?

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Cryssi's topic in General Nursing

    Count me in. I am a CNA. Now a graduate practical nurse. Waiting to take