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That is something my former don would do!! That is definitely messed up, and I could see it really disturbing visitors/family members (to say nothing of what would happen if a state surveyor saw it!!!)

Not too sure what you're asking

Oh that's nothing. We've had nine nurses leave this summer.

No way, and I don't think I'd want to work with any family members.

If I am understanding correctly, that would mean each licensed nurse had 60 patients and each CNA had 60 patients? If so that is wildly unsafe for everyone involved. And if the acuity of the building is that IV patients are accepted, that's really troubling.

Run from private duty!

This is a really old thread, but Atrac-tain is the holy grail for feet. It is a miracle worker.

That's sad, and IMO abuse that's reportable to state agency.

I was never able to do it- one of the many reasons I left pdn

I'm still confused

Cringing hard at your post, OP. Skipping your own nourishment to chart on patient care isn't only unnecessary: it's illegal. Most corporations take meal and labor laws pretty seriously. Nurses that say they skip self care, etc for the greater good of a patient often overstate the importance of their role to their patient. If you didn't go in to work tomorrow, your patients would all survive. Another coworker would be handling them. You aren't God, and you probably have saved fewer lives than you think.

Ummmmm I have never heard of this practice

"Falls come buy one, get one free and I'm not in the mood for a bargain tonight."

That's AMAZING that you do all that other stuff! That's so helpful. Ours will not do anything related to the floor or patient care whatsoever.

Oooh I abhor that foam. It feels nasty. I do not like most alcohol sanitizers either. The only one I like is genuine Purrell. But I only use it if no other option: I prefer plain soap and water.

Thanks for everyone who answered. The problem a lot of people have been having- is getting overly tired and making mistakes during those 16 hour shifts. (We're not a long term care center and its a frenetic pace.)

Nothing guarantees you a job in any state

Muni is a nightmare

"High lab value received; paged on call hospitalist and awaiting return call. Endorsed to oncoming nurse." -I tried my best so don't blame me if the next shift drops the ball!

"Patient is aware of the risks and benefits, including but not limited to---" - Patient knows they're making a poor choice and doesn't give a flying fruit basket. "Patient resting comfortably and noted with deep, unlabored resps" -Patient didn't bother us all night "Patient exhibiting signs and symptoms consistent with labile mood; not amenable to staff redirection attempts" -Patient is acting bat crap crazy and there's nothing we can do about it... For now.

Very well stated! I deal with people like this all too much. I make it very clear I will not be playing into their psychopathy!

Update: we failed twice

Yeah, they used to let us cancel, but are putting in a new policy against it.

Do any of you work in facilities where pulling a double (16 hours) is common? If you do, and you're scheduled to report after the double (for instance you worked 0790-2300 and then are scheduled for the day after 0700) does your facility let you cancel yourself?