hardygirl

hardygirl LPN, RN

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  1. RN LTC

    hardygirl replied to nursejaney1's topic in General Nursing

    I live in NJ and have worked on a LTC floor on 11p-7a in the past and had up to 60 patients. It was very hectic as the patients had wound care treatments, tube feedings, O2, breathing tx, AM blood...

  2. Boss taking advantage of me

    hardygirl replied to Sonia1210's topic in Home Health

    Run! Sounds like this agency is trying to nickel and dime you. Especially considering that you are compensated only $20 per visit. You can certainly do better somewhere

  3. pay per visit/hourly/salaried

    hardygirl replied to RNRN_DAY's topic in Home Health

    In the past I worked for a home care company that paid hourly. Most recently I had a short stint with a very reputable home care company that paid per visit. I felt as if there was pressure from...

  4. How Do You Want Me to Remember You?

    hardygirl replied to JulieRomanoLee's topic in Critical Care

    I have had a similar experience as a patient. Two years ago, about four days after delivering my second child I began feeling out of sorts and could hardly get out of bed. I was unable to care for my...

  5. Interpinary discipline

    hardygirl replied to miljes83's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The above comment made was a closed minded statement which offers no advice for the

  6. Facebook almost cost me my job

    hardygirl replied to ReginaPhalange's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A friend of mine was actually fired for a comment she made on FB about something a resident was doing even though she did not violate HIPAA, nor disclose where she worked. It didnt help that she...

  7. Help! Need to make a decision quickly

    hardygirl replied to hardygirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I finally got the ok to start orientation this week for the job that is closer to where I live. I was going crazy waiting for them to let me know when I could

  8. Help! Need to make a decision quickly

    hardygirl posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    After searching far and wide for a decent full-time or part-time job with benefits and acceptable pay, I finally landed two interviews, one at an ALF/ Subacute facility (early March), and one last...

  9. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

    hardygirl replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

    Well I won't sugar coat this message to you.From reading your other posts I also noticed that you give a lot of advice on things that are way out of your element. Do yourself, and everyone else a...

  10. Terminated over the phone at night

    hardygirl replied to sweetnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! Ocean County is notorious for doing this as

  11. Help! Need to make a decision quickly

    hardygirl replied to hardygirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank all of you for your responses! I definately have a lot to think about before tomorrow. Yes, I was offered both positions from the DON's of both mentioned facilities, just waiting for the...

  12. Help! Need to make a decision quickly

    hardygirl replied to hardygirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are right, it would be better to just take the part-time position because it is closer and the pay is better. Its just taking so long for them to get me started. I am so eager to get started...

  13. should i stay or should i go

    hardygirl replied to rob214's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you try working nights (11p-7a) at a LTC/ Subacute care facilty instead of working days or evenings. I enjoy nights because its quiet and I can get my work done without the feeling of being...

  14. LPN goin beyond scope of practice

    hardygirl replied to SweetheartRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    SweetheartRN, I am glad that you understand the roles of the healthcare team, and I completely understand that you are trying to uphold the law of the land, however, what you fail to understand is...

  15. LPN goin beyond scope of practice

    hardygirl replied to SweetheartRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    SweetheartRN, you have a lot to learn about the nursing profession.#1. You should not assume the role of administration/management by making it your duty to report what you think someone should/should...

  16. LPN goin beyond scope of practice

    hardygirl replied to SweetheartRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    SweetheartRN, It would be best to just leave this issue in the hands of management. Are you a fairly new nurse because you seem very eager to prove yourself. Maybe you should read your facility's...

  17. Big brother watching...among other things!

    hardygirl replied to hardygirl's topic in Private Duty

    Hi caliotter3, I got two job offers shortly after my interviews: one per diem position at a children's rehab hospital and one part time position at a LTC facility. It couldn't have come at a better...

  18. Big brother watching...among other things!

    hardygirl posted a topic in Private Duty

    I would like the opinion of nurses who work in the home setting in regard to my situation. I am currently assigned to a child whose parent has surveillance cameras in the home. They are are not...

  19. Big brother watching...among other things!

    hardygirl replied to hardygirl's topic in Private Duty

    I would like to thank all of you for your input. At the time I am still working with this client because my agency does not have another case for me. I am very stressed out because I am working a...

  20. Top 15 Reasons NOT to go into Nursing

    hardygirl replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever thought that maybe you were disrespectful to the CNA's? I found that if you give respect that you get it back in return. Throughout my career I have been a CNA, LPN, and an RN. I have...

  21. VENT - Sickle Cell Crisis patients

    hardygirl replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel that comments like this are judgemental regarding sickle cell patients. Sickle cell anemia is a chronic and potentially debilitating disease that causes unrelenting pain to patients who suffer...

  22. honest opinions

    hardygirl replied to sarasidnic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In my opinion, if you are having "seizure like episodes" like you explained, then you probably shouldn't be driving until your condition is controlled by medication. If anyone is putting your child in...

  23. Unemployed Graduate Nurse

    hardygirl replied to catRNcat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in the same boat as well. I graduated in Dec 2008, and I also have past experience as an LPN. I am stuck working for agencies that barely have part-time work, not to mention, there are only...

  24. Hard time going from LPN to RN????

    hardygirl replied to ppersad's topic in LPN to RN

    It's not a bad idea going to school to become an LPN before going for RN. This is the route that I chose because the amount of time that it takes to complete the LPN program is much less than the RN...