Leelee2

Leelee2

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  1. what would you do?

    Leelee2 replied to jk6805's topic in General Nursing

    #3 re: Toenail clippers. GROSS. How unsanitary. #4 re: CNA. This constitutes verbal abuse, should have been reported. Unacceptable, CNA should have been removed off the floor, and investigation...

  2. Should I walk away from this job?

    Leelee2 replied to hotflashion's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Agree with above, you will need to work very hard to protect your license

  3. Typical schedule?

    Leelee2 replied to DroogieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel rotating shifts are very unhealthy. Both for staff, but also for residents (can be unsafe for them, if staff haven't slept much, but still come in) I personally wouldn't work for a hospital or...

  4. Low Census??

    Leelee2 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Frequent low census, have to use PTO too! Average 2 nurses a shift, usually

  5. This and many other things.

    Leelee2 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    So very True, and Sad. I totally agree with the ratio comment, some ratios are just insane, and then them playing lip service to "quality care" also kills me, it literally makes me cringe. Also, I...

  6. lumbar puncture ?

    Leelee2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So if a pt goes in for a lumbar puncture (prone position) but the MD is not able to pull ANY spinal fluid, WHY would that be? (several attempts, and pt was not dehydrated) Low spinal

  7. to any/all fellow nurses--please help! :)

    Leelee2 replied to sunshinecanmakeadif's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry to hear that you are in this dilema. You are in over your head, as any new grad would be. They are looking for a scapegoat, and they found You. It is a bad sign when no one is...

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

    Leelee2 replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked LTC for the past six years, and i very Rarely leave on time. I used to punch out and continue to work on charting (not a good idea) I stay punched in now. I figure, I am lucky IF i get...

  9. lumbar puncture ?

    Leelee2 replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    In Prone position, but on a tilt table. So fluid is able to flow downward, but patient is on stomach. Three attempts, in 3 different spots. No

  10. Pet Peeve

    Leelee2 replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my...that IS horrible. How totally aloof, cold, and unprofessional. I sure hope that she called the director and complained. That nurse doesn't need to be working there, many other more caring...

  11. CNA-Undecided if Am or Pm shift

    Leelee2 replied to pinksunflower's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    PM shift is nice IF you don't have young children at home. There is generally less people around, like PT, OT , administration, etc and can be a little less stimulating. Bad things about PM's is...

  12. So... have I burned my bridges with this hospital or can I recover?

    Leelee2 replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure you really want to work for this Hospital is the first question. Turn the tables , how serious they are about staff retention?? Depending on your age, a "jumpy" work history is not...

  13. Job application etiquette

    Leelee2 replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    It is frustrating. It is hard to stand out for any job when applying online. Maybe you could find out the HR director name and email over a letter of interest

  14. Ashland, MO LPNs?

    Leelee2 replied to Lericalpoet's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Can't wait to get down to Southern Missouri! Just waiting for a few more things to fall into place...and they will. Looking to be down there early 2011, I was really impressed with the growth of the...

  15. What was your LPN starting salary????

    Leelee2 replied to s81chubbs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wisconsin. $20/hour on wkend program with benefits, and working 24 hours (Fri, Sat, Sun) paid for 32 hours. Rehab Unit, 20 residents. LOVED IT! (this was also six years ago starting pay in

  16. About to start first job as a LPN...What should I expect???

    Leelee2 replied to GODfavorsme!'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Shorter orientation seems to be the current trend around here. Four to Six shifts generally. Having a cheat sheet with Pt names, how they take meds, med times, and which patients are diabetic, who...

  17. If you could create the visitors policy....

    Leelee2 replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    :up:

  18. What is the true future of Nursing 2010 and Beyond?

    Leelee2 replied to divagirl's topic in General Nursing

    In the future I would like to see more states requiring CNA's to at least have a high school diploma. Not requiring this seems silly to me. Nursing staff want to be treated as professionals....

  19. Scope of practice in your hospital as an LPN

    Leelee2 replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Lpn's here are used in some hospitals here on Med/Surg. They can take up to 5 patients, do medication admin (with the Exception of IV push drugs), dressing changes, assessments, etc. They have an RN...

  20. Caring for patient as a whole

    Leelee2 replied to GMHarmony's topic in General Nursing

    Seems to me that majority of LTC facilities are more concerned about $$ than about quality of life issues for those that they

  21. Should I become a Nurse at 30?

    Leelee2 replied to flyfish108's topic in General Nursing

    I started the Practical Nursing program at 35!! Was a great choice for me! Being a non-traditional student has it's benefits. I really enjoyed my schooling, and being a bit more mature in age in the...

  22. should potential employers use credit checks?

    Leelee2 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Bankruptcies due to medical bills increased by nearly 50 percent in a six-year period, from 46 percent in 2001 to 62 percent in 2007, and most of those who filed for bankruptcy were middle-class,...

  23. Psych, sex, and cigarettes

    Leelee2 replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Are the residents legally their own person?? If not, how can they consent to

  24. Interview left me speechless

    Leelee2 replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    Hope that the interview you had today was a much better

  25. All my documentation is missing....

    Leelee2 replied to gabrielle76's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, time to start looking!! Sounds like some problems higher up. I'd be looking for another position asap. When things go "missing" it usually means trouble ahead. If someone is willing is...