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  1. SNF/LTC new nurse needs advice

    cecilsgirl replied to Bunnybop's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not sure what State you are from, but if we can't give a med and if the patient is not his own decision maker, we MUST call the Dr. for an omit

  2. As if I am not busy enough!

    cecilsgirl replied to NJstudent2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It seems to be the norm sometimes with nursing in long term. Family also can be like that, they just think you have nothing better to do. I don't mean to sound cold but we get stopped with narcs out...

  3. Nurse pressing charges

    cecilsgirl replied to Girlygirl69's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was told once I had cancer that had spread to my lymph nodes, at that time I had no Idea how long I would be here, I would of expected arrest if I had done that, what the heck? Cancer is NOT an...

  4. Ranting!...

    cecilsgirl replied to brotherbear's topic in General Nursing

    Was it Mom or Dad,... who use to say??, or the bible..."Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" sorry if this isn't quoted word for word) and someone said once,"Two wrongs don't make a...

  5. Theme music

    cecilsgirl replied to LegzRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Riding the Storm

  6. I quit in the middle of my shift....

    cecilsgirl replied to newgradERrn's topic in Emergency

    you can quit a job half way through a shift, you let them know, last time I looked this is still a free country, why is it nurses ( some) think it is such a sin to just

  7. why call it diversion?

    cecilsgirl posted a topic in Addictions

    I was just wondering , when a Nurse takes medications meant for a patient, ( for example) why is it called "diversion".... shouldn't it just be called stealing? I notice many times the term...

  8. Is being an LPN REALLY that bad?

    cecilsgirl replied to peppapig123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I love being an LPN, I work under RN's, they handle all admissions, and acute assessments, most incidents ect.. I make 49,000 a year, great FREE insurance and vacation/ comp time/sick pay -- all...

  9. In the spirit of recent optimism, what is your true love?

    cecilsgirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    of coause God, Family, friends , ,then it is my Dog, and those wonderful flowers that bloom, and the garden to feed my family, the tulips who smile up to you. ahhhh--- I love Spring! happy May day...

  10. Who speaks up for the Nursing Profession ?

    cecilsgirl replied to MarkonCRT's topic in General Nursing

    Good post! and med errors are also in long term nursing where the nurse has 50 patients to pass meds to , and all the stuff they put up with too. It is not just the hospitals that burn the nurse out....

  11. I am a new LPN

    cecilsgirl replied to Rain Gutierrez's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Abd. thrusts ( Heimlich sp?) should not be done if there is any coughing at all, or noise being made from the patient/resident. Was there? Good luck on your new job, it will get better, and I know...

  12. What is your current LPN salary

    cecilsgirl replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    22 an hour and FREE awesome health insurance, I think when you ask about wages-- bennifits are important to mention

  13. Nurses-How to be a blessing as a CNA?

    cecilsgirl replied to Bbo.W's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't tattle! I don't how much time is lost on NA's caring WAY too much what others are doing, and I don't have time to be a pre-school teacher and a Nurse! I know sometimes you have to, but most...

  14. Nurses working without health insurance

    cecilsgirl replied to linguine's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm lucky -my Employer pays 100 percent of my insurance, and it is awesome. this may change someday, but for now I am loving

  15. The moment when you know why you're a nurse

    cecilsgirl replied to Darkfield's topic in General Nursing

    It is right before christmas, I just fed a little sweet alzheimers lady, ( advanced) I sing a few short verses of a carol, she bends toward me and gives me the sweetest little kiss on my cheek, and...

  16. How to tell my clinical manger i need time off for a lumpectomy

    cecilsgirl replied to nursing assit. 2010's topic in General Nursing

    OP, good luck to you, remember this, one can't loose their job, ( or they are not suppose to) due to cancer treatment, ( if that is what you are going through) No matter what, your life is more...

  17. Who else loves their job

    cecilsgirl replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    I do love my job, I take care of the most wonderful group of people!!!!--, those who served our country!! Yes it's crazy on most days, I totally earn my money, but you know- they deserve the best I...

  18. Had a horrible day!!

    cecilsgirl replied to julie13s's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    oh my, this supervisor needs to walk in your shoes, not stomp your feet like that!! please approach her again, and talk to her, if she still wants to blame you for something you didn't even know...

  19. Maybe I should rethink career choice :(

    cecilsgirl replied to jodajean's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    JODAJEAN, I use to work somewhere where I was the "charge" nurse, and I worked there for a long time, and I never really felt comfort there, even though I did the job well, I was not as confident as I...

  20. LPN Treatment

    cecilsgirl replied to prettyinblu's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    you know the way I look at it, .......it is their ( the facilities) "policy" now, and they ( the RN's) are probably getting the "bigger Bucks" , and I would say they probably don't want to get caught...

  21. Need advise LTC Facility

    cecilsgirl replied to jmnurse08's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is why I love this site, like you guys above, ( posts) who take the the time to answer questions , so wonderfully!! and smart! I think it shows, that most Nurses are such great helpers, they...

  22. How come you don't work more?

    cecilsgirl replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i would love to work 3 day a week, i'm pushing mid 50, and oh my!!! i can't wait to give up a day or two, never feel quilty to be with your family -never! i never heard one person in the end of...

  23. Cured of cancer, now looking for new RN job

    cecilsgirl replied to OrionQuiltsRN's topic in General Nursing

    All good answers!!, Leelee2 sounds workable on the application and questions that may be asked. So happy for you, I am a cancer suvivor also, BC, stage 2, 6 and 1/2 years out from last chemo. !!...

  24. Advice needed (sorry so long lol)

    cecilsgirl replied to nicenurselpn's topic in General Nursing

    An extra Nurse on, in case you have to leave? Wow, that probably won't

  25. 2 weeks notice

    cecilsgirl replied to Powerof3jlw's topic in General Nursing

    OP, do you feel you are not a 'GOOD FIT".. I'm wondering .. what does that really mean? Others have suggested to use those words. It seems to be used a lot these days--- does that wording really...