MedChica

MedChica

Psych, LTC/SNF, Rehab, Corrections

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  1. "For Profit" vs. "Non Profit" employers?

    MedChica replied to Nola009's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Ive worked for one when it was nonprofit. I continue to work there now that its for profit. Biggest difference? Staffing. When it waa nonprofit, we werent as shortstaffed because the old owners...

  2. Nursing & Ebola Surveillance

    MedChica replied to RNMA15's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I havent taught anyone anything. I have refreshed my memory on the disease, though. Nursing unions are FINALLY maling themselves seen. 'Bout time. I cant stomach the media and I'm over this govt so...

  3. "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    MedChica replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    LOL. @Brendan1. America isnt a white country. If ebola got out of hand, rest assured that my black butt would be hemorraghing, feverish and delirious...alongside you. LOL I initially assumed it was...

  4. Ebola - do you have the right to walk away?

    MedChica replied to rnnina19's topic in Disaster Preparation

    One of my residents has HIV and Hep C. Drugduser. Two more have Hep C. I've done some volunteer work along the southern border and we're not even going to discuss the assortment of crud that those...

  5. med cart change over

    MedChica replied to dgriggs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We do report and count the

  6. Looking to become LPN and specialize

    MedChica replied to Teenie263's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You can wound care if you like. Its a certification. There are plenty of lvns doing wound care in the nursing homes. If not, just ask the DON if theyd be interested in a wound care only nurse. It...

  7. Work schedule?

    MedChica replied to usmc241632's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What are shifts like? I dont even know to answer that question. Too much to go into. Even in the hospital, some depts do 8s. Beyond this everyone works 12's. In LTC, theres more variance. 8's,...

  8. Frustrated LVN in DFW area!!!!! Is anyone hiring!?!?

    MedChica replied to TexasLVN516's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    DFW is saturated from what i hear...with transplants and new grads. Youre new. It doesnt help. You shouldve held onto the first job a bit longer. If you've been on several interviews, there are...

  9. Would you like your job more if you were paid more?

    MedChica replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. I honestly wish that I were one of those people who could work for money. It would make nursing so much easier to deal with. I could earn more NOW, far as thats concerned. Money just isnt a...

  10. Unhealthy Habits of Nurses

    MedChica replied to lynns75's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Meh. Of course, there's credibility. Most nurses know that they're wreaking havoc when they overeat/drink to excess/smoke/take drugs. They do it ANYWAY. That's not strange. It just makes them...

  11. Being Asked to Come in and Work as CNA...

    MedChica replied to NurseQT's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We have this going on, though, management doesn't make a big thing out of it because they don't actually want to pay nurses to work the floor. It's not 'mandated';if it were, there'd be problems....

  12. Does anyone else have nursing nightmares while sleeping?

    MedChica replied to jrbl77's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yeah. I dream of call-lights that won't shut off, phones that won't stop ringing and I'm yelling under my breath, 'What the he -- I just answered it!" I dream of pt's chasing me. I work psych,...

  13. Fitness and nursing

    MedChica replied to Rhi007's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yes, I run. It's cheaper than therapy, booze and

  14. Do LPNs use stethoscopes?

    MedChica replied to futurerpn4lfe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Weird question. You're not just pouring formula & meds down the g-tube. You have to 'check placement' and pull residuals. You can't assess a vomiting pt without checking bowel sounds. You...

  15. I asked one simple question...

    MedChica replied to TLSpaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This post has me laughing. I used to work with a nurse like this. It's almost like they're 'one-upping' you, isn't it? It didn't just end with nursing related issues. I've had her deny that my...

  16. Bullying - What is it?

    MedChica replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    (1) A nurse grabbing a sheet from her orientee's hands, stating in a raised voice that "its too sloppy, give it to me" so that she can fold it herself over a patient. Could be perceived as...

  17. Thoughts on CPR?

    MedChica replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Nursing

    I recently did CPR on one of my pts and have come to believe in the effectiveness of compressions first(or only) CPR. Like, 4 to 5 compressions (and they were slow - to the tune of 'Mary Had a Little...

  18. Help....I Can't Take it Anymore! - Nurses Coping with Stress

    MedChica replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I handle nursing by 'detaching'. I talk about my work situations with friends who find these interactions hilarious. I don't think about nursing when I'm not there. I think about the money that...

  19. Help....I Can't Take it Anymore! - Nurses Coping with Stress

    MedChica replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Health, Stress Management

    shrug Whatever poster said that detachment is necessary wasn't lying. I function well and do my job. I've been called a 'kind' and 'caring' nurse. I hate nursing. I am in the WRONG profession and,...

  20. The mean nurse coworker

    MedChica replied to Mightymouse1212's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just don't speak to the woman, at all. Listen to whatever she says and go on about your business. She's not in the chain of command. You don't have to have actual dialogue with her. I sympathize,...

  21. What's a "difficult pt" to you?

    MedChica replied to KRVRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    - A cursing, fighting 'eloper' who won't take meds or allow bs checks + insulin. - Anyone who rides the call light. - A needy, whiner c 0 psych issues. These people will grope/fondle staff, throw...

  22. Lazy CNAs, New Nurse

    MedChica replied to elderlylove's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is half the reason why I want to go to the hospital. I need a job where I don't have to be bothered with aides. I manage the same aides that I worked with when I was aide, too. So, I don't...

  23. How to deal with angry doctors

    MedChica replied to ann915's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I first entered healthcare at a time when they were allowed to throw temper tantrums. Yelling and throwing things. Saw it in the OR suite. Never directed towards me. Just those around me. Left...

  24. Transgender student nurse

    MedChica replied to teethotamales's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You speak/type with a lot of absolutes. Always surviving...and devastated...disheartened...and 'everyone's cruel and abusive'. ??? What's really going on? I don't know what to make of this post...

  25. LVN/LPN to RN...What's your schedule like?

    MedChica replied to pnkgirl25's topic in LPN to RN

    I got in late so my schedule has lots of late starts but at least I get to sleep in: Mon:10-12; 1-3 Tue: 8-12; 1-3 Wed: 10-12 Thur: 1-3 Fr: 1-5 We haven't started