Midwest4me

Midwest4me

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  1. graveyard shift?

    Midwest4me replied to greenr06's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift is definitely NOT easy. I've met very few nurses who really prefer the night shift. Most facilities schedule fewer staff on noc,which is discriminatory in my opinion since more often than...

  2. Are most LTC understaffed? Are most nurses in LTC overworked, understaffed?

    Midwest4me replied to Bala Shark's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our state DOES have mandated staff-to-pt-ratios(regarding CNAs only---I don't think there is any mandate on # of pts per nurse) but alas those ratios do NOT consider the ACUITY of the pt. Unsure of...

  3. Only been a nurse for 4 months

    Midwest4me replied to ncriverrat's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above response by Tulip. But here are my two cents: While there are always other specialties in nursing to try( which you might try exploring),YOU are the best judge of what you think...

  4. Are most LTC understaffed? Are most nurses in LTC overworked, understaffed?

    Midwest4me replied to Bala Shark's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Lack of staff? Most definitely this has been the case in most of the LTCs I worked years ago. There have been many threads focusing on the short-staffing in LTCs. It's more common than you think and...

  5. Nurses Who Are Drug Addicts

    Midwest4me replied to jill48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    CUDOS TO YOU, Phenomenon, for getting into detox and rehab! I had a friend with a drug addiction; when she lost her nsg license, she couldn't fathom what she would do with her life, what career...

  6. When is it ethical to talk about religion with a patient?

    Midwest4me replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I'll preface my statement by proclaiming first that I am a Christian. I, too, usually follow the patient's lead. However, if I know the pt is a Christian, I will indeed offer to pray with him/her...

  7. I'm New....and I'm Scared

    Midwest4me replied to ShowMeRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent response! My sentiments

  8. we're pregnant

    Midwest4me replied to medsurgnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with "we're pregnant" too; it speaks volumes about the relationship! By the way, what does "dh" mean? I'm guessing "dear husband"? I see many of you use that

  9. Help! The worst training ever!

    Midwest4me replied to wefdm21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    GREAT RESPONSE--I couldn't agree more! I SO agree that we are set up to fail!!!! Here's another distraction--another duty we need to do too---how about when the MD comes in and wants to do rounds with...

  10. How loyal must one be?! Considering work change...

    Midwest4me replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    What does your heart tell you to do? Like others have said, the grass sometimes seems greener elsewhere....until you leave and find the green spot was where the dogs were peeing! (Sorry for the...

  11. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    Midwest4me replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    I started the program right out of high school at age 18 but quit as soon as I learned we had to give each other shots! Took some time to grow up, get a good paying job, further my education via a BS...

  12. LTC Nurses I need some advice Please

    Midwest4me replied to crb613's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Here's a continuation of your list: #8: Find out the plan when your medication tech(or aide) doesn't show up or calls in---find out if it's expected that YOU will pass the meds. #9 Make sure your...

  13. Blessing of Christmas,,,,what are you thankful for

    Midwest4me replied to Calgon-take.me.away's topic in General Nursing

    What a wonderfully appropriate thread, Calgon!!!! I'm thankful for God's son, Jesus---He IS the reason for Christmas after all! I'm thankful for a wonderful husband who is a friend and a team-mate at...

  14. STUPID PARENTS!! (vent here)

    Midwest4me replied to tgb3rn's topic in General Nursing

    This is a good idea, RGN. Another idea: how about a letter to the editor of your local newspaper detailing the situation? It might be nice to include the names of the guilty though I wonder if the...

  15. Happily Addicted to allnurses.com

    Midwest4me replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Great job,

  16. Should I just "go along", or possibly rock the boat?

    Midwest4me replied to JohnBearPA's topic in General Nursing

    No--DON'T "just go along". Keep doing what you're doing(being a responsible nurse); i.e., assessing the pt and trying alternative interventions---repositioning, heat, massage, image therapy--(pending...

  17. Why are nurses such back-stabbers?

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

    Yes, it bothers me a whole lot too---I think it's a gender thing as I haven't seen it much among male nurses. However, the talking to others only about "clinically relevant stuff" and keeping your...

  18. loss of a fellow co-worker

    Midwest4me replied to irmaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I,too, am so sorry for your loss and am sending hugs your way. I also agree with NrsKaren's suggestion of EAP

  19. Crying?

    Midwest4me replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    Echoing others' posts, yes, I've cried with patients and their families...usually when a patient has passed away, but there has also been the time when I've shed a tear with a patient who has just...

  20. Get THIS!

    Midwest4me replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that was irresponsible of the RN to leave the floor uncovered but it's her license on the line; who was covering YOUR area when you went to check out the beeping IV? Were you the only nurse on...

  21. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    Midwest4me replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting! We used Milk of Magnesia and a heat lamp---and it WORKED!!!! Pay was $7/hr as a graduate PN in LTC; when I got my license, it increased to $7.25/hr---pretty decent money 21 years ago...

  22. Made a med error and am Furious!!

    Midwest4me replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Well said, Mulan! JoycMarr climbed all over kwagner51 without justification!:angryfire We ALL make errors; the environment(and others in that envirnment) in which we practice contributes to MANY of...

  23. Work a day on the wild side

    Midwest4me replied to ebony2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WOW Ebony2 you really had an exceptional day that day, didn't you? Oh thanks for sharing your experience---it brightened my

  24. What's your holiday bonus?

    Midwest4me replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    No such thing as a bonus---unless you call holiday pay a bonus! I want Augigi's bonus---10% of my(or hers) annual salary---that sounds

  25. Heaven now has another Angel

    Midwest4me replied to tigger2sassy1's topic in General Nursing

    I,too, am sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. Take care of