orthonurse55

orthonurse55

Orthopaedic Nursing; Geriatrics

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  1. WHAT were they thinking at that Nursing Home???

    orthonurse55 replied to JDougRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The main issue here has turned from what happened to a debate over who is a better nurse - again! Geez. ANY nurse that was awake during nursing school should know this was wrong! Leaving this elderly...

  2. I want to tell you lies...

    orthonurse55 replied to Ardneth's topic in Emergency

    That was sad and beautiful at the same time. Thank you for

  3. Take off your pants...

    orthonurse55 replied to 313RN's topic in General Nursing

    I love it! Thanks for

  4. TOO OLD

    orthonurse55 replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in a similar situation on several occasions, trying to obtain a teaching job. I work there part time and kept getting passed up. One time the "hired from within". Another time they didn't...

  5. "Instructor" rant

    orthonurse55 replied to JenRNtoBe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think I used to teach with her! Honestly, as a CNA instructor, you should not have to learn under those conditions! I am strict but fair and if I have something to say to you, it is done in private....

  6. Does anybody really care?

    orthonurse55 replied to ironslick's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  7. what is the most beautiful thing in being a nurse?

    orthonurse55 replied to smily11's topic in General Nursing

    You're so right! It's refreshing to read that there really ARE other nurses out there that love their roles in life as much as I do! Thanks everyone for your input and keep them

  8. what is the most beautiful thing in being a nurse?

    orthonurse55 replied to smily11's topic in General Nursing

    Seeing a big, toothless smile! It always makes my day - whether it is from an infant or an elderly patient. That's all it takes to bring tears to my

  9. Officially registered for CNA classes today !

    orthonurse55 replied to Weezy24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations and good luck! It can be a very rewarding career. I hope your classes go very well for

  10. im selfish? hmmm

    orthonurse55 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm selfish too then! I do have children (grown now!) but I have never wnated to nor have I ever worked in OB or pEDS. Not my cup of tea - at all! We all have things we like or dislike - that...

  11. Nursing Diagnosis...the sacred cow that needs to go.

    orthonurse55 replied to Idaho4me's topic in General Nursing

    They are still used in LTC and in Home Health. As an instructor, I was just having this same discussion with my class today. When I went to school and started nursing, there was no such thing as a...

  12. I love my residents!

    orthonurse55 replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How refreshing to read your message! After 38 years on the job, I still love my residents too! And I hope you will always find such joy in your job and continue to bring joy into theirs - they deserve...

  13. If you could do it all over again, would you choose nursing as your career?

    orthonurse55 replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    It makes me sad to read some of the responses here. I am in my 38th year of nursing. I have NEVER regretted it! Yes, I have been belittled, berrated, puked on, pooped on, yelled at by patients and...

  14. Shoes?

    orthonurse55 replied to Jayden8139's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have never liked the Dansko either. Are you allowed to wear open backed shoes? I always wear Quarks. Mine are open backed - I don't know if they make a full shoe or not. But these shoes are...

  15. Just a 'butt-wiper'

    orthonurse55 replied to Piquarius's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I started my career as a nurses aid before you had to be certified. I have now been a nurse for 38 years and I teach CNA classes. And I take great offense to this woman and what she is letting her 10...

  16. Best way to get a hospital job as CNA?

    orthonurse55 replied to magichospital's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know about every hospital, but the one in our town will hire any qualified CNA, but there are usually very few openings. As you can imagine, those positions are not open very often! LTC...

  17. St John's Regional Medical Center Joplin Missouri

    orthonurse55 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    It is definitely horrible and one of my worst fears, especially since I moved to the Midwest. Prayers to all of the people in

  18. Free CEU class on Florence Nightingale - In Honor of Nurses Week

    orthonurse55 replied to jesskidding's topic in General Nursing

    That's 4/29/2013. Thanks for the post! All CUE's are

  19. Weirdest nursing thing you've done in "real life"?

    orthonurse55 replied to mama_d's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am also a "vein stalker" but I have another strange affliction. After 20 years as an assistant to an Ortho MD, I discovered that the only way I can quilt is with a curved needle and a needle

  20. Residents RIGHTS!!

    orthonurse55 replied to asfreeaswelleverb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The charge nurse is allowed to authorize some changes in the diet order. Like my example before. My man might ask for an extra egg or one more slice of bacon. If this were a hospital and the patient's...

  21. Residents RIGHTS!!

    orthonurse55 replied to asfreeaswelleverb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I completely understand what you're saying. They DO have rights, and they have to be respected. But on the other hand, we have schedules to keep and our own priorities to meet. I am very guilty of...

  22. Rockland boeces lpn class question

    orthonurse55 replied to lialix's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow - what DIDN'T I do with it! I worked at Nyack Hospital for a while and then went into the US Army, which was my plan alll along. When I got out I moved to Massachusettes and worked as an LPN and...

  23. Rockland boeces lpn class question

    orthonurse55 replied to lialix's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I graduated from BOCES a long, long time ago. Is it for adult learners now? I was in high school when I took the LPN class and thought they had done away with that. Is it still in West

  24. Visiting a former pt after they've been moved to another facility

    orthonurse55 replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in General Nursing

    I've done that. I don't think there is anything wrong, In fact, it made my patient very happy to see a face from

  25. For all you instructors out there...

    orthonurse55 replied to chinacatSN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am not a nursing instructor but I am a CNA instructor so we have very similar rules. Yes, I encourage my students to come to me in private to tell me what is going on that I might not be aware of....