orthonurse55

orthonurse55

Orthopaedic Nursing; Geriatrics

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  1. Just wanting to vent .....

    orthonurse55 replied to kbm318's topic in General Students

    Have you reported her incompetence to your instructor? I am a CNA instructor and I often find out WAY after the fact that a student has been "carried" by their partners throughout clinicals. By the...

  2. My Microbiology Teacher told me I can't become a Nurse

    orthonurse55 replied to louis345's topic in General Students

    OMG! I amso glad I didn't have someone like that for micro. I hated that class and barely scraped by in it. I have been a nurse for 38 years and consider myself quite a success. Don't let this change...

  3. Stop! I don't want someone like you touching me!

    orthonurse55 replied to Seth O Scope's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It wasn't "retaliation". We didn't even know what the woman wanted. I was too "stupid" for her to talk

  4. I lied to the state surveyor

    orthonurse55 replied to tammietan's topic in General Nursing

    I was recently put in a similar situation. Not as bad as yours though. And no, I did not lie to the state. Believe me, if they ask you a question, they usually know the answer already! Or they will...

  5. Stop! I don't want someone like you touching me!

    orthonurse55 replied to Seth O Scope's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was an LPN a patient rang her call light and I answered it. She told me she didn't want me because she wanted a REAL nurse, not someone who was either too stupid or too lazy to go to college. I...

  6. DON passing trays in dining room

    orthonurse55 replied to americanTrain's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Maybe they need to change your working hours so that you are not working 12 hour shifts every single day. I personally feel that everyone in the facility should be passing trays, so if they want you...

  7. Why are patients...?

    orthonurse55 replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Nursing Humor

    If you upset anyone, I will too. The number one reason all of these things happen is because the nurse is lazy. Period. Sometimes too busy doing things that can't be delayed - walking to the BR would...

  8. Top reasons for becoming a nurse

    orthonurse55 replied to apickrell's topic in General Nursing

    I can't give you five - I don't think I even understand it myself! When I was 12 I felt a "calling". Yeah, sounds like a cliche'. But it's the truth. From that time on I was driven. I became an LPN in...

  9. add future employer on facebook?

    orthonurse55 replied to Laurenrobertson's topic in General Nursing

    My vote is NO - do not ever mix Facebook with a professional relationship. Especially the beginning of one! Many of the nurses on here will not even have a FB account because it leads to

  10. At a Loss to help Students That Won't Help Themselves, and I'm Going to Lose My Job

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

    Well, for one thing I do not tolerate liars! So, lie to me and you are out. If you are going to lie to me, I don't feel like I can trust you enough to sign off on their skills list and say that they...

  11. When did you know that Nursing was the right path for you?

    orthonurse55 replied to LRyder's topic in General Nursing

    I was 12 years old when I made the decision and it never changed. I have been a nurse for almost 38 years now and have no regrets! When I am in the hospital or nursing home, I am in all my glory. I...

  12. At a Loss to help Students That Won't Help Themselves, and I'm Going to Lose My Job

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

    I've been following your conversation and can feel your pain. I teach high school seniors in a program that will qualify them to take their CNA exam at the end of the school year. Same story as you...

  13. How do you handle the smells and control your gag reflex?

    orthonurse55 replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    I've never used the vicks - I will have to try that, since vomit is the main thing that gets to me. But my students are always concerned about the smells so I'll pass some of your hints and tricks on...

  14. Annoyed by what I saw in the dining room...vent

    orthonurse55 replied to mom2cka's topic in General Nursing

    I am an "older" nurse. I would not have given that incident a second thought! Good Lord! The doctors still deserve our respect, whether she had 10 students with her or one! I still stand up when a...

  15. LTC is Crazy.

    orthonurse55 replied to RN0310's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I first started, and felt just like you, I bought a spiral bound index card notebook. I wrote all of my residents names on them and their treatments. I also had pages for unusual timed meds or...

  16. Just talked to a nurse- I feel so down & anxious

    orthonurse55 replied to StudentNrseMcFarland's topic in General Students

    It sounds like you just met a real life Debbie Downer! Maybe that is the real reason she couldn't find a better paying job? Forget about her and follow your

  17. Nurses with Tattoos and Piercings

    orthonurse55 replied to CMALynzer's topic in General Nursing

    Additionally, we ARE the most respected

  18. Nurses with Tattoos and Piercings

    orthonurse55 replied to CMALynzer's topic in General Nursing

    There is a grocery store near my mother's home in NY that does not allow facial jewelry to be worn while at work! They feel it will be a turn-off for their older patrons. I agree. And since we deal a...

  19. Not giving PRN's even though they are ordered?

    orthonurse55 replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    I would never withold a prn med from a patient/resident if they asked and it was time for it. As you already know, it is not up to us to decide if they "really" need it. I've actually had nurses...

  20. Can nurses have facial piercings?

    orthonurse55 replied to staceym's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It probably depends on your school and employer. I teach CNA's. We do not allow facial piercings at all. Or tattoos. They are

  21. How did your employer recognize Nurse's Day?

    orthonurse55 replied to allevi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: No mention at

  22. What's your nursing kryptonite?

    orthonurse55 replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    Anything that comes OUT of the mouth! That's just not

  23. Lots of FREE medical, etc. books on Kindle today!!

    orthonurse55 replied to RileyPuggle's topic in General Students

    Wow! This is fantastic! I have Kindle on my Blackberry and really appreciate this

  24. Is it wrong...

    orthonurse55 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a PROFESSION; Accounting is a

  25. Is it wrong...

    orthonurse55 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I also think our patients can tell one from the other. I usually