Midwest4me

Midwest4me

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  1. Please pray for us

    Midwest4me replied to PeachyERNurse's topic in General Nursing

    My prayers are with you too. Best of luck; keep us posted on the

  2. New graduate and just got a Job in LTC facility

    Midwest4me replied to pirituba's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I assume you and the other nurse are sharing these 47 pts so you have 24 pts or so? No med aide? If no med aide, then get those meds done asap. If time permits at start of shift, peruse the tx book,...

  3. New graduate and just got a Job in LTC facility

    Midwest4me replied to pirituba's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You might benefit from reading posts on the LTC forum. Many new grads have similar concerns (and rightfully

  4. That Phantom Nurse

    Midwest4me replied to fancee free's topic in General Nursing

    Had to smile at this--like someone else said, I thought of "bat nurse" or the "Grim Reaper". There have been times a patient will say:"all the other nurses do it this way...or leave it at the bedside"...

  5. Gobble, Gobble; Happy Thanksgiving, Nurses!

    Midwest4me replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! Hope it's a safe one for everyone. There will be 9 of us tomorrow; in-laws, brother-in-laws, etc. Wish our kids and grandkids could be here but not to be this year....

  6. Why are nurses so angry?

    Midwest4me replied to cmo421's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My sentiments exactly! If we're not frustrated, we obviously don't care. I've been accused if being "impatient"---well there is so much to do in only so much time and with the demands we have upon us,...

  7. What do you do to make extra money?

    Midwest4me replied to CRNAorBust's topic in General Nursing

    I just sign up for extra shifts. Our hospital always has loads of overtime available. My wage is pretty decent for an LPN and the OT wage is pretty awesome at $33.90/hr. I usually do a few OT shifts...

  8. What kind of LTC resident will you be?

    Midwest4me replied to squeakykitty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Right on TracyRN! I'll be right there with ya! :lol2:AND I'll be screaming at them to stop the shift war bickering that always goes on

  9. Passing meds you did not pull.

    Midwest4me replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    As everyone else has said, "no". This practice is a dangerous one for the patients as well as for the nurses. Making a second set of med cart keys is a smaller price to pay than the price of a lawsuit...

  10. How long do you stay over shift to finish work?

    Midwest4me replied to mrscurtwkids4's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above. When I worked LTC I would clock out and then stay .5-1.5 hours longer to complete charting due to threats of termination and threats of not getting paid OT. The work MUST be...

  11. You've gotta stay on top of your stuff!!

    Midwest4me replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    I see you're working in geriatrics--assume that it's an LTC faciluty. Years ago when I worked LTC our pharmacy company held an IV Certification "program" which lasted most of one afternoon. You might...

  12. A Father's Tears

    Midwest4me replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That whole family was truly blessed to have you there. I, too, shed tears reading your story; I, too, have lost a child(grandchild). There is no worse loss than that of a child. The grief associated...

  13. This just infuriates me!

    Midwest4me replied to StressedOutNurse85's topic in General Nursing

    In our state hospital you get the holiday off if it falls on your day off or if you've been pre-approved for it off. There is no rotating holiday schedule. Oh then there are those people who call in...

  14. I passed!!!!

    Midwest4me replied to Kristi Lee's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats

  15. Rich nurses?

    Midwest4me replied to tiij's topic in General Nursing

    I say that 68k is MORE than reasonable. I'm a seasoned LPN and with all the overtime I've done this year will probably gross $51,000(taxes are going to be terrible next year!)....which is outrageously...

  16. Is this doable?

    Midwest4me replied to madisan's topic in General Nursing

    The old saying of "Where there is a will, there IS a way" really applies here. Support systems are a must so gather them together! I wish you all the

  17. Overtime...What's fair?

    Midwest4me replied to dzadzey's topic in General Nursing

  18. Will I ever feel normal again?

    Midwest4me replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I,too, am so sorry for your loss. I've been in similar shoes. You've endured many stress-filled experiences lately. Yes, you WILL feel "normal" again but it's a different timeline for each person....

  19. what field in nursing are you into?

    Midwest4me replied to tam-tam's topic in General Nursing

    Psych

  20. What would you call "Practicing Medicine"

    Midwest4me replied to RADONC-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Here's an example of 'practicing medicine' that I've seen a lot of over the years. Nurses being so comfortable with the MDs that they write orders with the assumption:"Oh Dr. X will approve that--it's...

  21. What is the proper way to resign?

    Midwest4me replied to Jen1228's topic in General Nursing

    Give 2-4 weeks' notice(4 is preferrable and seems more appreciated in my experience) in writing(submit it in person if possible and take a few minutes to discuss the letter) and keep a copy for...

  22. Has anyone here wore a dress as a uniform?

    Midwest4me replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, when I first got out of nursing school in 1985 I wore white dress uniforms and continued to do so until about 1995 when it seemed everyone started wearing the scrubs and I felt out of place. I...

  23. What should I do?

    Midwest4me replied to ladydame's topic in General Nursing

    Oh definitely take the job that's just been offered; it mostcertainly makes most sense to me. Good

  24. Accused of being too busy and not "social" enough?? (long)

    Midwest4me replied to jbp0529's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is obviously no teamwork there. There is no excuse for the lack of help. I suggest that you drop a note to the DON and mention that you were under the assumption that this was a team-oriented...

  25. 10 Hour Shifts

    Midwest4me replied to ecat81's topic in Emergency

    I don't work ED but in our hospital it's ONLY the noc shift that works the 10-hour shifts.(nurses work 4 10-hr shifts and have 3 days off each week). Those shifts are 10pm to 8 am. Day shift does...