Chin up

Chin up

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  1. Tufts nurses vote 70% to authorize strike

    Chin up replied to Chin up's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    now that's what i'm talk in

  2. Tufts nurses vote 70% to authorize strike

    Chin up replied to Chin up's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Altra, Tufts Medical Center is a large teaching hospital, affiliated with Tufts university here in Boston. They have a great medical, dental and veterinary school. I am so glad to hear you would not...

  3. How many times do you really skip lunches and breaks?

    Chin up replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    You should take breaks, it is law. Well in MA it is law. Employers tell you to take it so they can deduct it and because it is law. But, they know nurses don't take it, due to time and continue to not...

  4. Have you been ever gotten sick from working as a nurse?

    Chin up replied to Aly529's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Second attempt, my first vanished. Anyway, I hope you are okay. Yes, about 25 years ago I got a needle stick. The needle was full of HIV+ blood. I was a mental and emotional wreak for almost two...

  5. 11-7 "No-Skills" Argument, Psych/Detox Nursing

    Chin up replied to drmorton2b's topic in General Nursing

    27 years ago while I was in LPN school, they scared us silly stating that BSN would be required entry into nursing soon. Since school was tuition free, I did not care, but some in my class were...

  6. Need Help

    Chin up replied to gizmo222's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I am sorry, very sorry. I know how hurt you must feel. Don't know what else to say. Take

  7. Do you check on your patients less when family is in the room?

    Chin up replied to 3dayRN's topic in General Nursing

    You need to go get his nurse and tell her your dad needs her attention, right now. I don't know a nurse, that would refuse to give care, based on what you wrote. I don't know what is going on there,...

  8. New Nurse in LTC

    Chin up replied to RoyalNurse2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Years ago, I would have said, no way. Unit managers were clinical managers then. Now, the trend seems to be new grads, both RN and LPN. Their function, paper compliance. Mostly, chart audit,...

  9. Need Help

    Chin up replied to gizmo222's topic in General Nursing

    BrookeeLou, that comment was not directed to you. But the comment after you. You were clear and gave great advice.

  10. If I can't sleep NOBODY CAN!

    Chin up replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Nursing

    I feel

  11. Need Help

    Chin up replied to gizmo222's topic in General Nursing

    I would be very careful here. I dont think throwing the preceptor under the bus is wise. OP made the two med errors, not the preceptor. The preceptor has nothing at all to do with this. Instead, OP...

  12. Serious scope of practice concern

    Chin up replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Good! I hope they find a LSW. But even if they don't, try to get your experience, you are correct, the closer to a year the better. Maybe, just maybe things will ease up. Just keep sucking up the...

  13. 11-7 "No-Skills" Argument, Psych/Detox Nursing

    Chin up replied to drmorton2b's topic in General Nursing

    Brava!! Nice to hear, you are a breath of fresh

  14. What constitutes violating a patient rights in surgery?

    Chin up replied to SMAH's topic in General Nursing

    I was talking about this board, not work. I still don't know what the poster said as it was deleted. But, reread my reply, it had nothing to do with her comments at work. It was a response to a...

  15. How to be faster/more efficient?

    Chin up replied to JenniferSews's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with most everything you stated. Those 10 mins here and there are needed. But, I am coming from an MMQ/MDS position, only accuchecks without need of a sliding scale should be eliminated....

  16. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

    Chin up replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

    And my uncle is bigger than

  17. What constitutes violating a patient rights in surgery?

    Chin up replied to SMAH's topic in General Nursing

    Your opinion, fine. But I so disagree with everything you wrote and stand for. There is nothing naive about what I wrote to the OP. I stand by it, you don't keep silent to maintain the status quo. We...

  18. Serious scope of practice concern

    Chin up replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are hire ready now. You know the basics, probably more if you can do 7 MDS with 2 annuals in one day. In fact, you will soar someplace else, where all your energy is on MDS and only MDS....

  19. Question for preceptors re: technical skills for new grad

    Chin up replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    Not much technical expected. You learn those on the job. Bring your nurse assessment and critical thinking skills with you, and you will be ready to learn

  20. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

    Chin up replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

    Here here! They were the total package! Healthcare has missed them in more ways than

  21. What constitutes violating a patient rights in surgery?

    Chin up replied to SMAH's topic in General Nursing

    If you came on this board with a concern, you should not worry about offending people. Regardless of what we do and say, someone will always be offended. But if you sincerely need help with something,...

  22. Early burn out

    Chin up replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Nursing

    Nursing Is what you make it. I did not burn out till the 20 year mark. I loved it for a long time. Around year 15, I got restless, but doesn't everyone? I too am surprised at the number of young...

  23. DON fired during state survey

    Chin up replied to americanTrain's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I wrote those very words this morning. We need to stand up and speak out. I too am sick of it. If there is anything I can do to help, let me know. I can and will. Right now, I am helping another DON,...

  24. Serious scope of practice concern

    Chin up replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    I am a LPN and MDS coordinator. I am able legally to do what you wrote. But, I will not or even attempt to do so. You are being used and abused. Sections GHIJLMNOP are sufficient. The rest can be...

  25. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

    Chin up replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

    And this coming from the one who wrote and I quote, " I don't want to answer a call light and pour the patient a glass of water". You don't even like nursing...enough