Midwest4me

Midwest4me

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  1. New Grad LPN causing problems

    Midwest4me replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i agree with the above but would add this: if you talk to the new grad lpn, take along a witness(preferrably another nurse). better yet--just go to the don with your

  2. Change of shift calls to MD. Who should take the call?

    Midwest4me replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    The oncoming nurse should've taken the call; and IF you're given grief by the powers-that-be over the overtime that you accrued due to her refusal to end her personal call, I'd definitely explain

  3. night shift workers how much sleep do you really get?

    Midwest4me replied to blondnursey's topic in General Nursing

    I usually get 6 hours straight and then pick up another 2 hours late in the evening just prior to leaving for work. I seldom feel completely rested. I try hard to get a nap before going in to work...

  4. Full timers-how many sick days do you use per year?

    Midwest4me replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I maybe average 3-5 days a year for myself but have taken more to be off with my husband for his various illnesses. I still maintain close to 200 hours of sick time. Our union contract prevents...

  5. Full timers-how many sick days do you use per year?

    Midwest4me replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I maybe average 3-5 days a year for ME but have taken more to be off with my husband for his various illnesses. Our union contract prevents management from doing anything to you unless you're in...

  6. Did you have any other options?

    Midwest4me replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Nursing

    Speech Pathologist, Counselor, Social Worker were

  7. Oldest Nurse

    Midwest4me replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    You thought she was in her 50s but she's 95? She must look darn good(I cannot imagine a 95 year old willing to work, let alone do 12-hr shifts). She HAS to be pulling your

  8. vent after a job termination

    Midwest4me replied to rlr260's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, am so sorry that this happened to you.:icon_hug:(hugs to you) You were wronged in my opinion...and if you ask me, since you were there only 6 weeks, I would not include it on my job...

  9. Is it hard for a new grad to find a job?

    Midwest4me replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Nursing

    The great difficulty in finding a job is due to the terrible economy right now. I would imagine that things will have improved by the time you're done with the RN program in a couple of years. Many...

  10. anyone here get a degree in psychology?

    Midwest4me replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    I got my B.S. in Psychology back in 1981, then pursued a MS in Speech Pathology and Audiology, realized my real love was nursing, switched to nsg school. Had been accepted into the RN program, but...

  11. Calling in....

    Midwest4me replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    Well, SweetLemon, I feel for you; what your supervisor did to you was a load of horse-droppings! Unfortunately, in nursing homes that is common practice(in my past experience) for supervisors to act...

  12. Baylor Shift still around?

    Midwest4me replied to nursepammie's topic in General Nursing

    i used to do that too when i worked the nursing home circuit; it was fine when i was younger--it gets tougher as you age--much greater potential for errors and judgement calls are somewhat...

  13. Would you get treated at the hospital where you work?

    Midwest4me replied to Goingthere's topic in General Nursing

    No, I wouldn't be treated there(at least I hope not); it's a mental hospital

  14. Baylor Shift still around?

    Midwest4me replied to nursepammie's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital never had the actual Baylor; they have a deal where a select few RNs work one 16-hr day, one 8-hr day, then another 16-hr day--not too bad as they still get 4 days off. For some odd...

  15. Im am being harrassed at work possibly because of my race

    Midwest4me replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

  16. 4th time with a pass

    Midwest4me replied to kcj07's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations to you---that's wonderful! Yes, praise God--He IS good. Everything in HIS

  17. Is this a trick question or am I reading too much into it?

    Midwest4me replied to Raefabian4's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  18. I've missed this forum!!!

    Midwest4me replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    :icon_hug:I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You do have a great outlook though and your determination will see you through. God bless you and lead you where HE feels is

  19. Abusers Win

    Midwest4me replied to crippersmom's topic in General Nursing

    yep(thankfully) things do have a way of coming back around on a person. there's a med aide at my work who retaliated(my interpretation) against me for always being on her case over following up on her...

  20. When Does LPN Nursing School clinicals REALLY start??

    Midwest4me replied to JustaMSBoi's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That depends upon your college...but I believe typically you will be learning the basics before you "hit the floor". Your instructors will give you all the info. Good

  21. Forced to leave job-can I take legal action?

    Midwest4me replied to wilbur1's topic in General Nursing

  22. New Grad to LTC on 3-11 shift- help!

    Midwest4me replied to jellocorp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First off, CONGRATS jellocorp! Just a few things to consider: 1) Will you have a med aide or another nurse to pass the meds or not? If not, get a handle on those meds and who your diabetics are soon...

  23. Decided to go Medical Assistant and discouraged

    Midwest4me replied to coffee4metech's topic in General Nursing

    I thought the same thing but then figured it was because it really takes AT LEAST 2 incomes to survive--more than that in these economic times. Perhaps he could pick up some overtime shifts or an...

  24. Rethinking Nursing...advice from nurses please!

    Midwest4me replied to Smiley2055's topic in General Nursing

    If I were in your shoes, I'd choose radiology---but that's ME. You have to choose what's best for you, what's in YOUR

  25. Working night shift and keeping up with love

    Midwest4me replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't have any helpful creative solutions. We've worked it different ways--one of us on day shift, one of us on night shift; one of us on swing shift, one on night shift, both of us on noc...