NurseNinaFla

NurseNinaFla

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  1. Im proud to be an LPN !

    NurseNinaFla replied to Loveuandme's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    And you should be proud and I for one am proud of you for getting your LPN! Welcome to nursing and welcome to allnurses.com!

  2. I'm trying nursing, but I'm hardheaded..will I last?

    NurseNinaFla replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh you sound like so many nurses I have met through the years,a bit of advice though..you'll never make it through nursing school unless you listen to your instructors,go by the book,and do not take...

  3. non-nursing friends?

    NurseNinaFla replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    Non-Nursing friends/family really don't understand,they think we are either really weird,find nursing topics disgusting,or think we have nothing to complain about because our job is so glamourous and...

  4. Am I a chump in nursing?

    NurseNinaFla replied to swan9144's topic in General Nursing

    A few years ago a new employee(a nurse)was assigned to work with me on our unit,I had been there at the time for about 15yrs. but because she had about 10yrs exp. more than me she was paid about $3.00...

  5. Tired of being talked to like I am stupid

    NurseNinaFla replied to Student2Registered's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nurses take the heat from all angles and it doesn't matter if you've been doing this forever,a thick hide helps in this

  6. will I be sued?

    NurseNinaFla replied to dumaralos's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    A check list is a good Idea :yelclap:I use one every night and I have been at this for many,many

  7. Wanted to get everyone's opinion--regarding hipaa

    NurseNinaFla replied to bulldoggurlie's topic in General Nursing

    He is in the wrong and he knows it,I always direct anyone wanting info to medical records (which usually stops the inquiry from going any

  8. Suspended and Unsure.

    NurseNinaFla replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

    Thats what I say ALL Nurses should be unionized! as for the naysayers Iv'e been in one in another state and I'm all for

  9. What's your relationship with the other nurses on your floor?

    NurseNinaFla replied to mell260's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you HollyHobby (I remember her!) as far as subordinates go it has been my experience that getting too personally involved leads to problems at the workplace IE; expecting special treatment and...

  10. Suspended and Unsure.

    NurseNinaFla replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

    Also; your co-workers say they have heard nothing? Ha! :lol2:trust me they have! I would bet $$ your the only one in the dark here,don't talk to them any further about

  11. Suspended and Unsure.

    NurseNinaFla replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

    Same thing at my LTCF it is common practice these days and yes it

  12. What's your relationship with the other nurses on your floor?

    NurseNinaFla replied to mell260's topic in General Nursing

    We get along well for the most part,I don't however make it a practice to "hang-out",I feel it is not in my best interest to get too personally involved with my co-workers esp. subordinates.Work is...

  13. I cried somewhat over a minor incident with a patient...

    NurseNinaFla replied to michelle_d's topic in General Nursing

    I think compassion is one of the #1 traits all nurses (current or future) should possess,don't become a nurse just to collect a paycheck! Always keep your compassion level in check,If you feel you are...

  14. Coworker talking on cell phone while counting narcs!

    NurseNinaFla replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    She should be reported for her unprofessional

  15. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    NurseNinaFla replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    In Florida,a right to work state where you can be fired without notice or reason,I NEVER just clock out leave the unit and take a 1/2 hour break...although our employer automatically clocks us out for...

  16. Should I tell my manager I applied at another facility?

    NurseNinaFla replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    use your co-workers (the ones you trust) as references and don't say a word until the other place hires you then give your

  17. Unclogging a g-tube

    NurseNinaFla replied to KatieNoelLPN's topic in General Nursing

    that is insane but so is the cost of most medical supplies (wish i would have thought to invent

  18. I feel stupid

    NurseNinaFla replied to bandmja's topic in General Nursing

    I don't even know what to say,on one hand I want to sympathize on the other hand I am concerned for the residents/patients and your co-workers..perhaps some of our other more qualified readers can...

  19. What inspired you to become a nurse?

    NurseNinaFla posted a topic in General Nursing

    At 18 I was caring for my great grandmother,by 19 I was working in the local nursing home (in housekeeping) The nurses noticed that the residents were very fond of me and that I had a very good bond...

  20. Your Pet Peeves in Nursing..

    NurseNinaFla replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Giving/Getting report,counting

  21. Unclogging a g-tube

    NurseNinaFla replied to KatieNoelLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes routine flushing works

  22. Unclogging a g-tube

    NurseNinaFla replied to KatieNoelLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Nowadays there is a little device called a de-clogger (thats what we call it) a long plastic stem looking thingy that you insert into the GT works

  23. Nursey things that you'll NEVER say again.

    NurseNinaFla replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Something I wish Nurses/CNA's would say instead of; "May I check your vital signs" (not "may I take them" or "may I take your

  24. What inspired you to become a nurse?

    NurseNinaFla replied to NurseNinaFla's topic in General Nursing

    Prevention is the best form of treatment! Thanks for

  25. If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

    NurseNinaFla replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    20 yrs ago I made less than that & no I didn't go into it for the big bucks,but unfortunately inflation and the cost of living keeps skyrocketing,and even though as a nurse I genuinely care about...