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IMABSNRN

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  1. I hate being a LPN in LTC. The horror!

    IMABSNRN replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a 24 hr back up

  2. I hate being a LPN in LTC. The horror!

    IMABSNRN replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, these things you list aren't "right," but you also have to consider the reason you may be expected to do things like you describe above. Healthcare is one of the most heavily government-regulated...

  3. Does it break your heart?

    IMABSNRN replied to IMABSNRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work in a nursing home and have seen so many (old) people die I can't begin to keep count. I love old people but I can handle it when they die. Babies and children, that just messes me up so

  4. DEA States that LTC Nurses Are No Longer Agents Of The Prescribers

    IMABSNRN replied to chase4myheart's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We were recently made aware of this new policy. Apparently, the pharmacy can okay this with the MD over the phone. I fax TO's to the pharmacy with the MD's phone number and they call him themselves....

  5. Trying to keep me off the floor (nursing home).

    IMABSNRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was one of the only RNs who worked the floor. Lately, they have taken me off the floor and I'm either sitting in the office writing monthly summaries or doing some QA assignment or shuffling papers...

  6. ANP v. GNP

    IMABSNRN replied to frankyfern22's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work with a psych NP who was a GNP first. He says he would never recommend doing just the gero NP because it limits you severely. I'm trying to get into an adult/gero NP program. I hope I'm making a...

  7. Moving on to Dogs...No RN 2 b

    IMABSNRN replied to NovaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    More than 10

  8. new grad RN in LTC- overwhelmed!

    IMABSNRN replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't think it is wise to put a brand new nurse in charge of a whole building of nurses. I believe that is asking for trouble. You should work in a nursing home as a floor nurse for awhile. Even...

  9. Advanced degree in Geriatrics

    IMABSNRN replied to skyandsydneysmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love old folks, too! I have applied for an adult/gero NP program. I love children but I think I am better at working with the older population. I hope I will get

  10. Moving on to Dogs...No RN 2 b

    IMABSNRN replied to NovaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    If you just don't have it in you I don't think there is anything we can say. I just think that it would be a good thing to fall back on. It wouldn't be a waste of your time to go ahead and complete...

  11. Very depressed & q for older students

    IMABSNRN replied to Christine43's topic in General Students

    That is truly inspirational. I love seeing older students, myself. It gives me hope that I may be like that when I am older, full of life and ready for new challenges even as I age. Even in the...

  12. Very depressed & q for older students

    IMABSNRN replied to Christine43's topic in General Students

    I am in my mid 30's and looking into going back to school. I think the older you get the more you value education. The best students, from my experience, are the ones with a few miles on them. You...

  13. MDS Charting Emphasis for Staff

    IMABSNRN replied to GrassHopper2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was interested in learning more about MDS but it seems like our facility is having floor nurses and even CNAs fill out MDS forms and I am wondering if the plan is to eventually eliminate the MDS...

  14. Rationing Health Care for Seniors

    IMABSNRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It seems to me that the government already runs most of the healthcare system in this country (Medicare and Medicaid.) This is why hospitals and nursing homes are so heavily regulated by the...

  15. Working while in NP school?

    IMABSNRN replied to ellekunk's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would think most NP programs would be geared toward those adult learners who are not only juggling school but a mortgage, family, bills, etc.. I know I fit into this category. I cannot quit work to...

  16. Students who got their NP/MSN online

    IMABSNRN replied to greygooseuria's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would stick with well known

  17. What shoes do you wear at work?

    IMABSNRN replied to mappers's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My Nursemates are pretty comfortable. I work with a nurse who wears Z-coils--ugliest shoes I'be ever seen--but she says they were worth every bit of the $200+ they

  18. Would you say this nurse has a ' problem?'

    IMABSNRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    This post may delve into the philosophical realm but I've been thinking on it lately. I work with this nurse who-I don't know if confided is the right word-but told me she has gotten used to winding...

  19. Would you say this nurse has a ' problem?'

    IMABSNRN replied to IMABSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe any of us are immune to becoming addicted to drugs, this is why I have a healthy respect for their power. I know how easy it is to feel like if one is good two will be better + a...

  20. Long Term Care Facility has 5 nurses and roach infestation

    IMABSNRN replied to KarynicaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hearing that makes my heart sink. Those poor old people deserve better than that. If you PM me I will call the state on them myself then you will not have to take the blame for it. That place is what...

  21. Bad night last night

    IMABSNRN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Callousness and insensitivity seem to be an epidemic among nurses. I am thinking of one I work with right now who is about as cold-hearted as a person can get. It does serve her well with nasty...

  22. Grieving over brother's death, would like your thoughts----

    IMABSNRN replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry for your loss. I'm also ashamed of that nurse who could only think of her own convenience while you were about to say goodbye to your brother for the last

  23. Level of intelligence

    IMABSNRN replied to Divest's topic in General Nursing

    I've wondered the same thing about a couple of doctor's who see patients where I work.

  24. What do u do as a rn in a ltc facility??

    IMABSNRN replied to Cutebutpsycho1022's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I'm actually a floater. I do office work and help the MDS coordinator, work on the scheduling, take the floor when there is a call in and act as house supervisor every other weekend. I've worked with...

  25. Online Adult/Gero NP through USA

    IMABSNRN replied to IMABSNRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I applied for the Spiring 2010 Adult/gero or psychiatric NP. My GPA isn't impressive, cumulative is around 3.2. Oh