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  1. Do all nurses need 20/20 vision?

    LockportRN replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Donna, I love that one... 'scared silent'. I was diagnosed with a malignant choroidal melanoma just after my first job orientation on the tele unit at a large hospital. I did not know if I should...

  2. Comparing myself/feeling inadequate

    LockportRN replied to ladydanger's topic in General Nursing

    I have met so many like this and the sad part is that often times, the only reason for the praise is that management likes them. Yes, I said management. Not necessarily the patients, their families...

  3. how to leave a job...gracefully

    LockportRN replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that this has been your experience amoLucia but really, nursing is a small world unless you work at only one place. Even then, especially if you work in a hospital, the chance that you...

  4. Taboo: 10 Things Nurses Should NEVER Say!

    LockportRN replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

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  5. Do you talk to your coworkers alot on your lunch break?

    LockportRN replied to Soliloquy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why, I must say that I am impressed that you get a lunch. Like sit down? At a table? Using things like forks and spoons? Interesting concept lol! Working in LTC, don't remember many of those at...

  6. Assessment question? Is this common?

    LockportRN replied to tsm007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In the future, you may want to write something like "left sided weakness unchanged from previous assessments." or "Left side weakness per patient's norm.". This would give an accurate picture of the...

  7. I'm supposed to what now?

    LockportRN replied to jojo489's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good point CapeCod, and one would hope that it was care planned as well. Also, is there a dx for the morphine? If it is for resp distress/anxiety, then it should be written as such. For this...

  8. Frustrated With New Narcotic Rules

    LockportRN replied to Donnagg123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So true. I am just wondering if the feds who changed these rules have ever been in the need of a pain medication and had it

  9. Using the E Box for meds

    LockportRN replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I completely agree that a patient should never have to wait for their pain medication. That being said in my last job, there was only 1 'medication officer'. That was the ADON. She and only she...

  10. Nurses who can't give out narcotics

    LockportRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Confused, why would you have to go before the BON after a suicide attempt? Why is that their concern? Look at all that is going on with cops lately and yet, they still work with guns, batons,...

  11. Hourly Rate for an LPN in Florida

    LockportRN replied to ANNG7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hmmm, wonder if it wouldn't be prudent to strike...or something similar. These salaries are

  12. Hourly Rate for an LPN in Florida

    LockportRN replied to ANNG7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I couldn't agree more. The last job I took was for 25 and that was a serious paycut! Could never do it for 10 or 18 or even 20. There is too much responsibility and stress. And Florida has some...

  13. Hourly Rate for an LPN in Florida

    LockportRN replied to ANNG7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    10.75?????? No way would I do

  14. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    LockportRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    While it may be good that the nurse managers are made aware of this, it does no good. You have to attract the attention of the Corporations, and owners. They, and not the managers are the ones that...

  15. Ice Bucket challenge

    LockportRN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Madwife, I am sorry to hear about your uncle but am glad that this 'challenge' is bringing this disease to light. My first LTC nursing job introduced me to this horrific disease. "Ron" was a former...

  16. Is there such a creature as a traveling 'SNF' nurse?

    LockportRN replied to LockportRN's topic in Travel

    Thank you both. I hadn't thought of reimbursement fees, nice though! While Florida is my main goal at present, once we get everyone healthy again I'll be ready for other

  17. Is there such a creature as a traveling 'SNF' nurse?

    LockportRN posted a topic in Travel

    I am an RN with many years in LTC, SNF's, and subacute care facilities in Illinois. I have children in Florida and one has health issues and needs me but I need to work so I thought the fastest way...

  18. Is there such a creature as a traveling 'SNF' nurse?

    LockportRN replied to LockportRN's topic in Travel

    Thanks Ned. i looked into Cross Country but they don't work with nursing homes. I will take a look atAmerican Mobile. Thanks for the suggestion. I have no encumbrances, but getting my license in...

  19. Speedy med pass

    LockportRN replied to sbostonRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I initially found med pass to be slower with electronic MARs as well, especially on a busy rehab unit. Use a brains sheet, list out all of your BGM's and be aware of the time. Often the 'golden' hour...

  20. The face of LTC is changing????

    LockportRN replied to Quinn1234s's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    25:1? Last job was at least 35:1 on Pm's when getting 2 or admits was not

  21. Do you have to count lyrica at your LTC facility?

    LockportRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This used to concern me as well when I started at the last facility until I realized that the 'missed' doses had actually been taken from the emergency box. Since then, we note on the shift report...

  22. Tell the CNA to clock out and go home

    LockportRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Something that you may try before coming down as the heavy is to let them rant while you stand there calmly and quietly and while looking them dead in the eyes ask "Are you refusing to give patient...

  23. wow! the laziness!

    LockportRN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am just curious what do you say or ask of the CNA's? Why would you allow them to just sit there when lights are going off? I learned the hard way about this and it all came to a head one night...

  24. wow! the laziness!

    LockportRN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm sorry caliotter3, but I disagree. While this does happen, I wouldn't call it the norm and would not consider working under that type of

  25. OTC meds in LTC New Nurse

    LockportRN replied to adowland's topic in First Year After Licensure

    While the facility may bend the rules, you as a nurse that worked so hard for her license should not. Giving meds without an order is considered 'practicing medicine without a license'. Not...