Nurse80sbaby

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  1. Changing Nursing for Hygienist

    Nurse80sbaby replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Definitely thinking of leaving nursing after 8 years. I have done different areas and now LTC is by far the worst. I can see me losing my license under these horrible conditions. LTC sets you up to...

  2. Need help regarding insulin policy in LTC

    Nurse80sbaby replied to anielle's topic in General Nursing

    For as long as you live and you are a nurse please, please ALWAYS GET AN MD ORDER for anything that is not on the MAR. The DON and charge nurse know they screwed up because their system is flawed....

  3. Legal issues with only having one RN on the floor

    Nurse80sbaby replied to photocodo's topic in General Nursing

    By law you have to get a break if you are working atleast 8 hours so how do you get a break? If you sit down to eat and something goes wrong you are going to be in soooo much trouble because you have...

  4. Am I wrong for calling off? Please help!

    Nurse80sbaby replied to np2b4me's topic in General Nursing

    Just my two cents but don't listen to the bull about coming in for the patients sake or for anyone elses sake. At the end of the day its a JOB....and you need your LICENSE. The admin knew it was that...

  5. How soon should I go from LPN pay to RN pay

    Nurse80sbaby replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I would not wait more than one pay period and if I did hear from the DON I would make sure it will be retroactive to back when I first got my license and handed them the paper work. That DON may be...

  6. It's not always about you - a mini rant

    Nurse80sbaby replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Nursing

    I like when other pep share their experience as long as it stays on point with the

  7. Anyone leave nursing for a different profession and come back?

    Nurse80sbaby replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I have not left nursing but I definitely want to. I'm just burnt out on it I think. I feel like dealing with other peoples problems is sucking the life out of me. Better to just leave and regroup and...

  8. Fired By Patient Family

    Nurse80sbaby replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Nursing

    So let me get this straight, you were asked to change assignments because some pt didn't like you???? But you were not actually fired? Do I have this right? If so, thats nothing to scuff about, it...

  9. What have you done without a Dr. order?

    Nurse80sbaby replied to PureLifeRN's topic in General Nursing

    when I was a new grad a resident gave me a verbal order for pain meds for a patient. He had the chart so I assumed he would write it. Well he didnt and I took the med out on override so it looked like...

  10. have an interview and am pregnant

    Nurse80sbaby replied to melmarie23's topic in General Nursing

    I just went through this myself. I went on the interview and once I got the offer I told them then just to be fair and honest. I told them that I would understand if they couldnt extend the job to me...

  11. Does anyone else find this offensive?

    Nurse80sbaby replied to megan3485's topic in General Nursing

    Someone help me to understand. If I am the charge nurse of a physicians office and I have a MA working under me, how am I responsible for them if they are not licensed or have a certification? They...

  12. Want to buy Danskos, but should I wait til I'm working so I know if color will

    Nurse80sbaby replied to HealerWoman's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Do you have a job offer? If so ask your future employer for a copy of the dress code. If no job, I would just get something cheaper but comfortable. No use in buying cute shoes just to find out that...

  13. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Nurse80sbaby replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    On the floor I use to work on we have four rooms at the end of the hall that are dedicated to Gastric Bypass pts. There was always freaky things happening in those rooms and of course they were at the...

  14. Pre employment physical while pregnant?

    Nurse80sbaby replied to xaymi's topic in General Nursing

    I really feel bad for you. I am going through something similar myself. I did tell my boss but Im not as far along as you are. I was told that I would most likely be fired and hopefully rehired after...

  15. Gum Chewing

    Nurse80sbaby replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    I wish that my only debate in life was whether or not to chew gum at work. I couldnt care less what other nurses did as long as it didnt affect me or pt care. And pts dont care anyway. If they can...

  16. Take the IV out... yourself.

    Nurse80sbaby replied to Kaileeia's topic in General Nursing

    That happened to me too. The floor I was on knew I was a nurse. I had a c-section. I did a bird bath the first day because i was on Mag. The second day I wanted to shower and was no longer hooked to...

  17. should I complaint?

    Nurse80sbaby replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Are you supppose to fill the slot of the missing cna in these scenarios? Its enough to pass pills but I just cant see having time to wipe butt and change linens too. The other 2 or 3 would have to...

  18. Is nursing REALLY for you?

    Nurse80sbaby replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly dont know. I like what I do and I like nursing. But looking back at when I graduated high school, I think I just focused in on one thing cause I didnt know about a lot of other fields out...

  19. getting pushed out

    Nurse80sbaby replied to karabug's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I agree 100%, it is happening to me right now. I didnt have a job and had to take something for now. They are expecting me to work every single weekend without any benefits. I can get PTO but...

  20. Old IV tubing from HIV patient hooked up to a new patient!

    Nurse80sbaby replied to RNStudy's topic in General Nursing

    I read your othe post about how you got fired for attendance and you were mad cause this person didnt get fired for what they did. I think that what they did was bad and they should be disciplined but...

  21. Stop the nursing shortage insanity

    Nurse80sbaby replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly what you mean. I just got hired at a LTC facility making $25/h for a weekender position(this includes shift dif, w/e dif). At the hospital I use to work for I would be getting $13 more...

  22. changing healthcare careers

    Nurse80sbaby replied to Sandpit3's topic in General Nursing

    With all your experience with vents, you would definitely have a place in ICU. ICU offers a lot of opportunity for learning and getting to the top of the clinical ladder. I say go for it but as the...

  23. New Grad Jobs in Charlotte

    Nurse80sbaby replied to eba0305's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I swear, what does Presby SON vs. Queens SON have to do with trying to find a job?? If they are not hiring anyone then who gives a rats azz? So off topic. Anyone have anything REAL to contribute to...

  24. Do you think there will be more nursing jobs by the time I graduate in 2013-14?

    Nurse80sbaby replied to TrinaCNA's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldnt go spending a bunch of money on a nursing degree if I were you. The poster who is going for their ADN is on track. Why spend a bunch of money on a degree you may not get to use. Everybody...

  25. Will work cna for food

    Nurse80sbaby replied to Mr. Evans's topic in General Nursing

    I know one hospital system paying $14/h for cna's in Charlotte but absolutely no benefits. That is the best you will even dream of coming to the Charlotte area with no experience. Even so, after $14/h...