Midwest4me

Midwest4me

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  1. "Take down" in LTC?????

    Midwest4me replied to NurseyTee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey Nascar-nurse---oh I was being facetious and I guess you're right--did some misinterpretation too--it's late!:)

  2. too much of a perfectionist???

    Midwest4me replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, think that perfectionism is a GOOD thing in nursing, but then I'm also a perfectionist! :) It has its pros and cons. Some perfectionists are more "anal" about self-condemnation than others....

  3. "Take down" in LTC?????

    Midwest4me replied to NurseyTee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "The unit manae ger told me this was abuse and should have been reported immediately, which I didn't do because the nurse was training me at the time and when I questioned her on it she told me it was...

  4. As a patient, do you disclose your qualifications?

    Midwest4me replied to lisalau's topic in General Nursing

    I agree and do the

  5. Pet peeves!

    Midwest4me replied to ADN 2002's topic in General Nursing

    1) Nurses who DON'T do dressing changes (when I worked LTC had an amputee with a bid dressing change--pretty bad too--eschar, drainage, very foul odor always noted to it); often I'd return after being...

  6. Let's call Oprah

    Midwest4me replied to cinja's topic in General Nursing

    Good idea--the 12 hr shifts--then the challenge becomes this: How many areas (and what kind) of nursing should be videoed???? No doubt should have some hospital(pediatric, ER, med-surg) and LTC...

  7. Nursing school vs. nursing shortage

    Midwest4me replied to Natkat's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on getting in! I didn't realize it was such a LONG wait these days---4 years is a very leng time! When I attended nursing school 21 yrs ago GPAs and interviews were the deciding factors...not...

  8. Oh boy......I ticked off the charge nurse

    Midwest4me replied to newish nurse's topic in General Nursing

    There is no reason for her to be so rude to you...she sounds anal-retentive to me. However, sounds like she could make life hard for you so apologize but have a witness! It is very unrealistic to...

  9. Late for report

    Midwest4me replied to Hoozdo's topic in General Nursing

    No, you're NOT being overly sensitive about getting a timely report. I WOULD say something once it's just YOU taking report. However, for now you don't have much choice but to bear it since your...

  10. Nurse's Aid acting as a Nurse

    Midwest4me replied to jalvino1's topic in General Nursing

    I would hope that Martha would be more mature than to do NOTHING as a way to retaliate for the "talking-to"--after all she IS in her 60s! She DOES sound like a great asset and I'd emphasize that in my...

  11. My Sweet Little Angel Patient Passed Away Today

    Midwest4me replied to Brita01's topic in General Nursing

    HUGS to you for I know it's a VERY hard experience!:icon_hug: I have to say though that it sure sounds as though she was blessed to have such a kind, caring nurse as

  12. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

    Midwest4me replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's so very unfortunate about LPNs not being permitted to take verbal or T.O. orders! Like 12 HRS AT A TIME asked: what ARE LPNs allowed to do? ( I didn't see a response to that)--so are they...

  13. how long is your commute?

    Midwest4me replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    I travel 3-5 miles depending on the home I work at; usually takes 5-10

  14. Any tips for new nurses in LTC?

    Midwest4me replied to GatorLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think that Weetziebat said it best! However, I would add one more:don't forget the one or two new admissions to deal with too! I spent a lot of years working LTC and like Weetziebat said, often sat...

  15. Favorite Job

    Midwest4me replied to NickiLaughs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My position in a family practice medical clinic( and later when chosen as primary nurse to an internist) was my favorite. The work days and hours were great(with weekends off)!!! I was thrilled by the...

  16. :( Sad - LPN (little pretend nurse comment)

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

    I, too, am sorry that you had to hear such a derogatory comment! About a year after getting my LPN, I worked at a mental hospital and was referred to as "Little Play Nurse" since "RN means 'real...

  17. Background/Credit Check, Bankruptcy

    Midwest4me replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    Guess I've been naive! I agree wholeheartedly that a credit check is way TOO intrusive! I, for one, have never been denied a position based on bad credit (at least as far as I know!) One's financial...

  18. I Passed!!!!!

    Midwest4me replied to islandti_patty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :balloons: WONDERFUL!!!!!!! C ON G R A T U L A T I O N S!!!!!! You can now shout to the workd: "I am a nurse!!!" Best of luck to you in your new

  19. Guess What?? I got ACCEPTED!!!

    Midwest4me replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS-----WHAT WONDERFUL

  20. LPN in Dialysis

    Midwest4me replied to jewel3682's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    While I don't work in dialyis now, I did work in the field for nearly 5 years. I quit 3 yrs ago for a slower-paced position in a different specialty. I did like the job; I enjoyed knowing my patients...

  21. New Job! I'm SOOO EXCITED!!

    Midwest4me replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! What a nice change for

  22. How much to renew your license?

    Midwest4me replied to nay537's topic in General Nursing

    WOW what a difference in fees among the states! In Oregon it's $85 every 2 years for RN/LPN licensure. We are now also required to take 7 CEUs in Pain Management(a one-time requirement) to be eligible...

  23. I Detest My Job--Help!!

    Midwest4me replied to scmrn's topic in General Nursing

    Quote:"Did I mention 40 patients? 2 med passes (average 2-5 meds per pt. twice in a shift? Treatments? G-tubes? Injections? Charting? I&O's? Written change-of-shift report? Frequently picking up...

  24. leaving job after 5 months

    Midwest4me replied to Goodby5's topic in General Nursing

    I don't blame you either! My guess is that the unit is short-staffed and that's why you've not been scheduled for the classes....seems odd that they want you "competent", which will be ensured by the...

  25. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    Midwest4me replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Jnette--are you a nurse WORKING in dialysis or a pt. who undergoes