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  1. Tidbits, facts, save-your-butts...for new nurses in LTC

    BackfromRetirement replied to CharleeJo.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Michelle126, my CNA's are my eyes and ears. I have a CNA on my shift who's is very sharp and a very good worker. At times she gets mad at the previous shift's work when it does not live up to her...

  2. Quit My Job Today

    BackfromRetirement replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    dianne227-I am 59 and came back out of retirement. I got lucky. My DON is at least my age and does not have a problem with my decades of experience. When she called me to offer the job, she was afraid...

  3. Reapplying after Resignation

    BackfromRetirement replied to RNAchot83's topic in General Nursing

    There are always family issues. I can think of a dozen that would not be a lie. And depending on when this happened, the economy and hiring has been very limited in opportunities for those with less...

  4. Turn every two hours

    BackfromRetirement replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    There are times when I require a pt be turned every hour. The skin condition and tissue perfusion have to be taken into account individually in some

  5. How does one write up LVN ?

    BackfromRetirement replied to newsupernurse's topic in General Nursing

    The echelon of nursing is a difficult thing to learn. Depending on the nursing styles a facility utilizes, it varies a lot. Assignments on paper do help. They clearly defines who does what, and is...

  6. Quit My Job Today

    BackfromRetirement replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    diane227, you did the right thing. You were being gracefully forced out. Be it age or topping out in your pay grade, they wanted a "change in mgmt style". The VA hospital mgmt always finds a way to...

  7. Play Dr. House

    BackfromRetirement replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Bravo! We need more fun "Play House" threads! They stimulate thinking that needs dusting off when you have worked in a specialty too long. Thank

  8. Reapplying after Resignation

    BackfromRetirement replied to RNAchot83's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that during the probation period, and the job does not work out for you, it is not mandatory to put it on your resume nor your application. Technically, there are no benefits accrued during...

  9. How much of a yearly increase in pay do you see?

    BackfromRetirement replied to missie988's topic in General Nursing

    What raise? In this market raises are not necessarily automatic. It depends on the facility and the state you are working

  10. Reapplying after Resignation

    BackfromRetirement replied to RNAchot83's topic in General Nursing

    No need to mention the 3 months. You were still within the probationary period. Besides, employers frown on

  11. screaming doctors....how can we handle them?

    BackfromRetirement replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is a proper way to stand up, and a protocol. Document incedent and the go the the Nsg Big Dawg. It really takes higher nursing mgmt to deal with these things. Nursing standards are followed and...

  12. screaming doctors....how can we handle them?

    BackfromRetirement replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    a surgeon is taught be feel superior and his belief that he is the God factor. The bad boys are encouraged to fight for their opinions among their peers. I once had a surgeon to insist that I be...

  13. How does one write up LVN ?

    BackfromRetirement replied to newsupernurse's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. Respect is earned. It is not given with your diploma. Yes, it takes time but there is plenty of that yet to

  14. How does one write up LVN ?

    BackfromRetirement replied to newsupernurse's topic in General Nursing

    LVN is just marking her territory and testing you. Passing your own pills and doing your own dressings are just part of the job. Yes, some have problems with authority and always will. Document for...

  15. What you wished you had known before you started your first job?

    BackfromRetirement replied to AndreaBallard's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, CODE status, cant forget

  16. What you wished you had known before you started your first job?

    BackfromRetirement replied to AndreaBallard's topic in General Nursing

    How to anticipate what a MD was going to ask when I called them. Be sure you know the pt's diagnosis, age, allergies, current vital signs and Sats. Also, if you are in LTC make sure you know if the...

  17. Hospice patients domiciled in LTC Facility questions

    BackfromRetirement posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Would someone please clarify the division of duties between Hospice and LTC personnel? Why would a resident be domiciled in a ltc facility if hospice is in charge? What are the specifics? Medications;...

  18. how long do you have to stay at work because of paperwork?

    BackfromRetirement replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    If the second shift in LTC gets a late admission, night shift should pick up some but all of the work. After all, it's not about who's work it is, its about the patients being admitted in a timely...

  19. Nurses Eating Their Young

    BackfromRetirement replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I enjoy helping our new nurses. They are eager to learn and they seem to appreciate any helpful knowledge you share. It's rewarding to see them smile after doing a procedure on their own while you...

  20. Hypersomnia - any experiences?

    BackfromRetirement replied to Meraki's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hypersomnia is also one indicator of depression. I agree with the above, exercise will improve the quality of sleep with less

  21. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    BackfromRetirement replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Have you noticed the way some patients know when they are going to die? I had one who was alert, oriented and ambulatory call me to the bedside and told me to call his family, that he was dieing. I...

  22. CNA's doing laundry on the night shift

    BackfromRetirement replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in General Nursing

    Kitchen is closed at

  23. dear patients, please quit saying that to me

    BackfromRetirement replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Geeze, if my patients said any of those things i would be thrilled! Feel flattered while it lasts! There are a thousand things more annoying. And, dont be so thin-skinned. Just reply that good things...

  24. Universal Healthcare vs Socialized Medicine, one definition

    BackfromRetirement posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is Universal Healthcare the Same as Socialized

  25. CNA's doing laundry on the night shift

    BackfromRetirement replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in General Nursing

    annacnatorn.....If cuts need to be taken, then they need to cut from the Head down, rather from the down up... This is something worth exploring. By law you must have a licensed Administrator. By law...