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  1. Can this put MY license at risk?

    missladyrn replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Me and the PCTS are akk thinking this LPN must be related to someone higher up. She appeared out of nowhere when we were not hiring and they created a schedule for her. She was "laid off" from her...

  2. Fed up with a tech. Long- sorry.

    missladyrn posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I used to work as a tech myself. I totally respect them and know how hard they work. There is one tech that is really out of hand. We work in a clinic. She has been working in the field for over 30...

  3. Does bullying really go on in Nursing?

    missladyrn replied to R_Clemens's topic in General Nursing

    Think back to 7th grade mean girls, it is exactly like that. Cliques and grown adults ganging up on each other. It is absolutely true. Not sure what makes nurses so mean an miserable but I can attest...

  4. Opinions on weekend only night shift position

    missladyrn replied to Florencebyondthepale's topic in General Nursing

    I did this shift for 7 months. I did actually like this schedule for the most part. This year it just so happened to also include Christmas Eve & Christmas, NYE and New Years. That was a bummer...

  5. When to say no...new grad burn out

    missladyrn replied to AngelicDarkness's topic in General Nursing

    Stop letting them treat you like a doormat, or it will never end. Trust me, I kow how hard it is, and it is easier said than done. It happens to me at work too! YOU need to stick up for YOU or no one...

  6. What would you do?

    missladyrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I accepted a position that was described as three 10 hour shifts per week. This factored heavily into my decision because it is a little over an hour from my home and because I had been working and...

  7. What would you do?

    missladyrn replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I sent an email this am asking if the schedule was an error, since it was not the three 10 hour shifts like we discussed. I explained that 14 hours was too long and not what we agreed to. No response...

  8. What would you do?

    missladyrn replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I just got my schedule for the month and it has me down for two 14 hours a week again. I was very clear that this wasnt acceptable, but they did it anyway. I left the manager a message, no call back....

  9. What would you do?

    missladyrn replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    The manager is the one that hired me and told me three 10 hour shifts and she is the one telling me now I need to work it out with the another nurse. I don't want to quit I really like the job, but I...

  10. What does it mean??!!

    missladyrn replied to dienne's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they got too many apps coming in. They prob picked a good bunch to interview and may be trying to pick from that pool instead of getting swamped with more apps. Don't let it get you down. Go do...

  11. To all the new grads and soon to be new grads

    missladyrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I promise to welcome you and treat you better than I was treated. I will do my best to be your ally when the "eating of the young" starts. I will be patient when you make mistakes and remember that I...

  12. To all the new grads and soon to be new grads

    missladyrn replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    My first introduction to the nursing proffesion was ugly. I just hope everyone can get the support they need to be successful, because once I found it, it made all the

  13. Support Hose?

    missladyrn replied to Brandieelynne's topic in General Nursing

    I wear them! Jobst, bought on Amazon. When I do not wear them, I feel the difference. Try

  14. What is a good resource for learning medical Spanish?

    missladyrn replied to IfnotnowWhen's topic in General Nursing

    I have had the need for medical services in another country and I was extremely grateful for the staff that spoke a little bit of English. And that entitlement attitude you speak of, your wearing it....

  15. Press Ganey and Medicare?

    missladyrn replied to nowIamRN's topic in General Nursing

    Crazy talk! There are some patients that will never be happy no matter what you do. Just cant please em. Then there are the rest. Lets just hope the Medicare patient doesnt fall into that "nothing is...

  16. Interview tomorrow - Need tips!

    missladyrn replied to cieloarge's topic in General Nursing

    You can do this! When they ask about yourself, you tell them your strong points. You are a hardworker, dependable, punctual. You are willing to learn and a hard worker.Make sure you research the...

  17. Another Five Star Management Decision!

    missladyrn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should ask the management team to volunteer to demonstrate the proper use of the lift equiptment on each other for the staff to see. Put them in the old lifts and see how they like

  18. I don't like floor nursing...

    missladyrn replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    You need a

  19. I'm seriously considering buying a ipod I touch for my career

    missladyrn replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals offer some type of med look up system, and they usually have a place where you can print up info that is patient friendly as well. That being said, I find having the Lexicomp software...

  20. I'm afraid that I'm a bad nurse.

    missladyrn replied to dankimal's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is normal. I feel the same way! Try doubling your patient load ( I had 8-10) . I hated always leaving feeling like I did not do a good job, or couldn't physically keep up my job even...

  21. Lazy Charge Nurse

    missladyrn replied to JoeyGirlRNNYC's topic in General Nursing

    Do you work on my former floor? lol I love when I was elbow deep running around trying to keep above water and see that Charge Nurse C was sitting there on Facebook. And if you ask her for help, she...

  22. I give in to drug seeking patients

    missladyrn replied to Raidernurse's topic in General Nursing

    On my floor, nurses do not prescribe meds. Doctors do. Preaching to the choir

  23. I give in to drug seeking patients

    missladyrn replied to Raidernurse's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to think that if they have an addiction, they also probably have a high tolerance and may actually be experiencing pain a normal dose might not cut it. I work on an ortho trauma unit, so if...

  24. Should new grads start in ICU?

    missladyrn replied to optimusRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on the good news! Sorry you are having such a hard time with your preceptor. Do not let one person bring you down. Introduce yourself to others on the floor, especially the newer grads. You...

  25. HELP, Coworker stays really late and is distracting

    missladyrn replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    Remember how hard it was to be new? Just talk to her about it nicely. Tell her you would love to help but you are really busy. Be kind. And support her. How long ago did you start at the LTC? How...