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artsmom BSN, LPN

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  1. I don't think I want to be a nurse anymore...how about RT?

    artsmom replied to mamaxmaria's topic in General Nursing

    That is a tough question for us to answer, they are very different jobs. I can say though, at my job, all that drama is there for the RT's however. They deal with low staffing, having to call the...

  2. Is nursing really that bad?

    artsmom replied to Reckless96's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you will find a career where someone isn't complaining about how horrible it is. You read about nursing horror stories because you want to be a nurse- I am sure you can google horror...

  3. Which would be better? ADN or BSN?

    artsmom replied to Reckless96's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    At your age- BSN. You will need it anyways. AD may be quicker, but it is a longer road when you want to go further, and in this field, most people like to go

  4. When a patient states "something isnt right..."

    artsmom replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As everyone has said- always listen to them. It means something. I was working in LTC and a resident said something is wrong. Vitals and assessments were WNL. So, I asked the patient what she wanted...

  5. First night working with a vent

    artsmom replied to Blackcat99's topic in Pulmonary

    When you suction, they will likely cough, appear to be choking, and their color looks quite poor. This is normal. It will stop as soon as you stop suctioning. Good

  6. MDS Nurse burned out and going back to the floor

    artsmom replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Oh, even better. They got rid of you based on one (sounds like young) person's assessment of your skills? Whenever I orientate new people to LTC I always tell them go along at their pace, but when we...

  7. MDS Nurse burned out and going back to the floor

    artsmom replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Oh, well, good thing they gave you a fair chance to re-learn the floor. Not. Are you kidding?? How do they know after three days that you aren't cut out for the job? I am so sorry for you. You quit...

  8. I just got a job in LTC

    artsmom replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do the same as CapeCodMermaid, knock, say hello and walk in, my pts dont mind. Our visiting hours are also 24 but it isnt usually a big deal. The visitors are normally only if someone is passing...

  9. Interview blanks

    artsmom posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So, I am pretty sure I just messed up on a phone interview for a school nurse position. I am by no means a new nurse, nor new to interviews, but for some reason, I go absolutely blank. I am smart, and...

  10. Will I be seen as a "Job Hopper"?

    artsmom replied to smtelenurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You are fine. You are leaving a floor, not a company. Good

  11. Day shift or night shift - Which do you prefer? Why?

    artsmom replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    one of my CNA's put it best when she said "work nights and have easier work and a harder life (always tired). Work days harder work easier life". Even after a busy day shift you can still carry on...

  12. MDS Nurse burned out and going back to the floor

    artsmom replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I just posted the other day how much I love LTC. You are not a new nurse, you know you prefer LTC and that is awesome! I think I will stick with LTC for a long time

  13. Is Nursing as Stressful as Nursing School?

    artsmom replied to imjustme123's topic in General Nursing

    It is pretty darn stressful, but not the same stress as nursing school. There is more liability as a nurse and that alone is pretty

  14. What exactly is it like to be a nurse?

    artsmom replied to brooookeexo's topic in General Nursing

    What it is like to be a nurse is subjective, and depends on where you choose to practice. However, you said you enjoy teaching and ensuring the patient's had what they needed- I have a friend that...

  15. Rejected after 8 years of working for the company

    artsmom replied to oliviabel's topic in General Nursing

    These are tough times in nursing- I hope they weren't just trying to throw you out to save some money. Was there any disciplinary action prior to your being fired? Maybe before you start applying you...

  16. LTC and loving it

    artsmom replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am so glad there are so many people that feel like I do. We need to start breaking this bad rep

  17. Arrrgghhh, get the smell off!!

    artsmom replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Nothing quite like the smell of an infected stage 4 wound to burn the nose hairs. That smells sticks with me more than

  18. Is the nicu and nursery easy?

    artsmom replied to almostmadeit's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am sorry- but are you kidding me? Do you understand what NICU means? Your average newborn doesn't not go there. Very, very sick newborns go there, and die there. Does that sound easy? Do you think...

  19. Death- your experiences

    artsmom replied to Darkfield's topic in General Nursing

    Knowing what I know about prolonging death- Grandma is a DNR. I couldn't stand to have my 90 yr old grandma getting CPR and having all her ribs crushed. Make her comfy, make her happy,and let her go....

  20. LTC and loving it

    artsmom replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    nutty netty- do you have any family owned LTC's in your area? That's who I work for. We are an 86 bed facility and they do make sincere efforts to staff us well. The pay isn't the highest out there,...

  21. LTC and loving it

    artsmom replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is certaintly a lot of patients, but I think 5-7 acutely ill pt's while charge on the floor is a comparable number to be afraid of. I find it so overwhelming. I am returning as a supervisor and...

  22. NOC shift and calling the MD

    artsmom replied to LindseyB.rn's topic in Cardiac

    Chest pain- even with a history at home- I normally call. I once had a patient with chest pain, EKG and vitals were WNL. I called and the MD ordered maalox and APAP, it didn't help. I called again,...

  23. Long-Term Care Nursing: A Specialty In Its Own Right

    artsmom replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked in LTC for 6 years as an LPN. Then I became an RN and wanted to immediately leave for the more glorious hospital job. Ha! I was an idiot. Yes, I have to do more critical thinking to take care...

  24. New RN grad, work in Boston.

    artsmom replied to daisy4912's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you currently have a job, and don't have to move to Boston, I highly recommend staying put until you have a solid job offer. As an experienced nurse it took me 6 months to find another job. A new...

  25. NGT/aspiration pneumonia/shot nerves

    artsmom replied to artsmom's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! Any affirmation makes me feel a little better. Another nurse I spoke with felt they were just trying to shift the blame off the day nurse. Maybe nobody is to blame and the patient just...