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LockportRN

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  1. If you could no longer work as a nurse, what would you do?

    LockportRN replied to LockportRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh, the first 'teacher'!:heartbeat I would love to do that as well. I love it when you see someone go to the next level and accomplish new and interesting things! If I had the credentials, I think...

  2. If you could no longer work as a nurse, what would you do?

    LockportRN replied to LockportRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses really are a creative bunch aren't

  3. If you could no longer work as a nurse, what would you do?

    LockportRN replied to LockportRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, what a wide variety of choices!! Good for

  4. I dont handle lazy aides well

    LockportRN replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Ok it sounds like you are very hostile. If you read my tread I spoke of and truly believe in teamwork. Because that is exactly what it takes. I have personnally been 'accosted' by surveyors that...

  5. If you could no longer work as a nurse, what would you do?

    LockportRN replied to LockportRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's funny, so many nurses LOVE to read! Several want to own bookstores too! I like the thought of being around so many interesting books all day and from a previous poster, drinking tea and coffee...

  6. If you could no longer work as a nurse, what would you do?

    LockportRN replied to LockportRN's topic in General Nursing

    Music therapy! That's something that I hadn't though of. There is a hospice out there that uses this so completely and effectively! I've also seen it work in some rather astonishing ways with...

  7. If you could no longer work as a nurse, what would you do?

    LockportRN replied to LockportRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, what a drastric change!! I wonder, how does one go from ATF, DEA, FBI..... to owning a laundrymat! Maybe you get to get 'clues' about who they are and what they do by their laundry...or lack...

  8. If you could no longer work as a nurse, what would you do?

    LockportRN replied to LockportRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ahh, the need for speed!! lol, you wouldn't happen to be an ER/ICU nurse would

  9. If you could no longer work as a nurse, what would you do?

    LockportRN replied to LockportRN's topic in General Nursing

    Petunia, that sound perfect for a nurse! I mean, don't we all have to be 'creative

  10. I dont handle lazy aides well

    LockportRN replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how hospital nurses do it, Ihad the same thing happen when I worked there. In LTC, this is unacceptable although there are many nurses that except this behavior, then c/o that they can't...

  11. Need help with creating Skills Fair!

    LockportRN replied to jaxnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have done this for several facilities and it can not only be a blast but if done correctly, you can get your 12 mandated inservices done at the same time. But as a previous poster stated, you can't...

  12. help, I have burnout bad!!

    LockportRN replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    May I make a suggestion or 2? First, God Bless you as you sound like you care so much but also you sound soo very tired. I know what burnout feels like starting with the feeling that you have given...

  13. Let me be clear there is NO nursing shortage!!!!!!!!! and now THIS????

    LockportRN replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    I second this opinion and don't give up. Even before the economy went flat, as a nursing manager I would only hire 1 new grad at a time. I believe that we (the facility and older nurses) owe the new...

  14. Blind in one eye...can I still be a nurse

    LockportRN replied to tripleagraham's topic in General Nursing

    I know that this is an old post but had to respond. I had CA in my right eye 17 years ago. While I did retain my eye and all my vision except for the far right peripheral area, I did just fine. The...

  15. I want to know what nurses think about socialized medicine.

    LockportRN replied to ratchet41's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    While I respect your views, there are so many variables here. I, like you, was the first to graduate from college. I have worked to pay my own way since I was 12-years old (so yes, I have paid my...

  16. Give me some tips for LTC- up to 40 pts at a time!

    LockportRN replied to 4treasures's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First, take a deep breathe! When I went from working in the hospital with 4 patients then went to LTC with 50 patients, I couldn't breathe. I did not know where to start or how in the world I could...

  17. Adult Children of Alcoholic...does your childhood effect your career?

    LockportRN replied to JVRB4's topic in General Nursing

    You could be describing me to a tee...it's funny what loving parents can do while trying to live the best way they can in their own misery. I too not only felt invisible but worked hard to be...

  18. obturator placed in trach stoma?

    LockportRN replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info! You definitely are a teacher and are right on! Nursing could use more nurses like

  19. "She's a FLOOR nurse..."

    LockportRN replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    Boy does this bring back memories of my time in the hospital. It is now almost funny to look back on. I started on the tele unit. On our unit was GREAT teamwork and respect for one another. They...

  20. One on ones are killing us for staffing!

    LockportRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nascar nurse, I agree with you that we in LTC have been mandated to be restraint free. I have had both experiences, the pct/cna being pulled to 'sit' which is bad for all other patients, staff and...

  21. Is there a feeling of entitlment among new grads?

    LockportRN replied to MesaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a new grad but have been a nurse for 18 years. The last 6 years as a DON. I would like to comment on this to benefit those that are still seeking employment and especially for those still...