Nurse_Tricia

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  1. What to do when a patient falls?

    Nurse_Tricia posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Being a new nurse of just 2 months, I have been working in the LTC and have had 1 patient fall on my shift and another fall on my shift but was the other nurse's patient (although I was first to...

  2. What can I do to help?

    Nurse_Tricia replied to slrberry's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think because you are new, as I was and still am new just a year ago myself, they will take advantage of you because they know you are wanting to be liked by them. They figured out early that...

  3. Is it just my facility, or are nurses really this backbitting?

    Nurse_Tricia posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been a a nurse for 6 months and I have never seen a group of people who want to hurt each other so much. Where is the teamwork???? It is really sad. I have seen people be so nice to a nurse and...

  4. Is it just my facility, or are nurses really this backbitting?

    Nurse_Tricia replied to Nurse_Tricia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your responses are much appreciated as I guess this is a common scenerio in the nursing profession. It is sad. I look at the brotherhood of police officers and firefighters and their bond is tight...

  5. So, I have to be a bad nurse to be a good nurse?

    Nurse_Tricia replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been nursing for 6 months. I will say, everyday I am more comfortable with how to handle situations that arise. I used to work 3-11 and had one unit, in which in two to three weeks I was able...

  6. patient choked after taking pills..

    Nurse_Tricia replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That threw me off the path for sure.. Why would someone get in trouble for giving meds in applesauce for someone on mech. soft or puree. I mean it's applesauce, not chuncky applesauce but looks the...

  7. VERY POOR JUDGEMENT

    Nurse_Tricia replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Correctional

    Since I have been in "real world" nursing, I have often come across using nursing judgement which is so contrary to what we learned in school being 1st thing you do is check for the order. Thanks...

  8. VERY POOR JUDGEMENT

    Nurse_Tricia replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Correctional

    Ok, being that I am a new nurse, this is where I am unsure of what I can do using "nursing judgement".. I am assuming since you did it and got the order later it would fall into the nursing judgement...

  9. pls help me make up my mind..

    Nurse_Tricia replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I too am a newbie, and when I started immediately the aides tested me because I was a new grad. Was I gonna be the nice new nurse that they could walk all over? I was told by the nurse who oriented...

  10. IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    Nurse_Tricia replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Hysterical!!!!! the radiology part that was..

  11. IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    Nurse_Tricia replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to be a comedian.. I love what I do.... but, maybe in the future I can take some of the funnies that happen in nursing and get up on stage...... Open mic night!!!!!

  12. Walking away from nursing after 8 months

    Nurse_Tricia replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Like others said from your posting, Don't give up nursing. But, do take this as a life lesson, to always sleep on any big decision you have. I, too, have learned the hard way that sometimes you...

  13. Should New LPN Do Per Diem?

    Nurse_Tricia replied to organicbeauty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, being in the business for many yrs. I can almost tell you without a doubt that the facilities that she would have been placed in would not have been informed of her new grad status. And how...

  14. People are idiots

    Nurse_Tricia replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    AlmostABubbyRN, I really know where you are coming from, and I think you hit it on the head that there are too many ( and 1 nurse is too many in my opinion) nurses who don't care and wouldn't think...

  15. People are idiots

    Nurse_Tricia replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, being grumpy/ cranky is part of life, especially with broken rib. Hope you are feeling better soon... Wishes for a speedy

  16. People are idiots

    Nurse_Tricia replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    AlmostABubbieRN, I am such a fan of yours as I believe your knowledge and passion for nursing allows you mentor many of us newbies on here. I do understand where you come from as I have previously...

  17. CHF/COPD and Runny Nose?

    Nurse_Tricia replied to Seliah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ok, so I was interested in when exactly Geriatrics started.. Funny thing is I found sites where they say a dog is geriatric at 7, so I best take care of my Henry as he is now a geriatric dog. But,...

  18. CHF/COPD and Runny Nose?

    Nurse_Tricia replied to Seliah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had a 99 yr. old patient in the hospital (during clinicals) who could probably run circles around 1/2 the staff. She loved romance novels and had no problems sharing her ...???well, romantic...

  19. How to get a good report from previous shift?

    Nurse_Tricia posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am having a bit of trouble lately getting a good report from the 7-3 nurse. She is just as new as I am, only nursing since March, and there are days when she gives report and then I find out all...

  20. Should New LPN Do Per Diem?

    Nurse_Tricia replied to organicbeauty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hang in there. I would not go through the agency to that facility. Because what will happen is if they want to hire you, they have to buy you and that is not likely to happen. Call the nurse...

  21. Nurses Misbehaving While Caring For Inmates

    Nurse_Tricia replied to nursejudy15209's topic in Correctional

    I could be wrong, but I believe when they speak about empathy, they are speaking about the medical situation, and not in life in general. I perceived it to be used as in ex: A patient has just come...

  22. advice for a new l.v.n working in a long term care facility!!!!

    Nurse_Tricia replied to princess007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    because I am new as well, I noticed early on that falls happen and I was worried about what to do and when to send out.. There is the thread "What to do when a patient falls" and it has great advice...

  23. Nurses Misbehaving While Caring For Inmates

    Nurse_Tricia replied to nursejudy15209's topic in Correctional

    I think if you are a humanist and looking for a worthy cause, look into foster care.. Stand up for those children who have to live in deplorable conditions and be shoved from one to another home...

  24. Should New LPN Do Per Diem?

    Nurse_Tricia replied to organicbeauty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a new nurse myself, however I had been in the Healthcare/ Homecare Staffing for 13+ yrs prior to midlife crisis change of career. I would recommend NO NO NO.. If it is an agency, there is small...

  25. How to get a good report from previous shift?

    Nurse_Tricia replied to Nurse_Tricia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thank you all for responding before i head on in to my next shift in 2 hrs. I do work in LTC. The float sheet is great, I think it is probably for Acute care setting as I think it would take me a...