Chin up

Chin up

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  1. Should second-hand smoke be illegal in a home with children?

    Chin up replied to starzrn's topic in General Nursing

    I stopped replying to this thread many pages back, when I realized your issue is with your father, not kids and smoking. You have legitimate issues. Have you tried talking to him about

  2. I lied to the state surveyor

    Chin up replied to tammietan's topic in General Nursing

    First off, the state can tag you whether you resign or not. The nursing facility has no power to make "deals". That place is as shady as it comes. The NP is no better. In fact, I have never heard of...

  3. I am doing a paper for school.... please post your opinion

    Chin up replied to jaclynshroyer64's topic in General Nursing

    If you spend an hour reading this board, you will find enough information to write a book! Good luck on your

  4. Rusty skills/burned some bridges. what to do?

    Chin up replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, sorry, I feel for you. Do you have a support system...friends, family, place of worship? You have so many things going on in your life right now, much to much for anyone to bear alone. I hope...

  5. Take a pay cut AND work M-F?

    Chin up replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Abso-freakin-lutely! This was so easy to write, but took years to do. After years of stress beyond belief, BP 200/125, snapping at my daughter, missing every family event and always feeling tired, I...

  6. CNA'S suffer second hand smoke

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

    I see this practice all the time, in most facilities in the Boston area. And although I believe residents in LTC should be able to smoke (this is their home) I don't think a non smoker should be...

  7. Switching Careers After only 1 yr

    Chin up replied to AXIDRN's topic in General Nursing

    AxidRN, You need to take two weeks off, immediately. That first week is for resting. You need to relax and have time at home. Sleep, rest and refresh. This is more important than most people realize....

  8. Should second-hand smoke be illegal in a home with children?

    Chin up replied to starzrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, what do I know. I grew up in a home full of smoke, lived in a house full of lead paint and was surrounded by cars spewing leaded gas. When my mother took me to the doctors, he smoked as he spoke...

  9. Unprofessional Administration!

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

    Since you have been freed from "prison", I would forget about it and go on with your business. Let the administrator deal with their issue. It has nothing to do with you. As for the alleged comment by...

  10. Should second-hand smoke be illegal in a home with children?

    Chin up replied to starzrn's topic in General Nursing

    No. Enough of government intruding into what they have no business intruding into.

  11. Pronounce buccal ... help

    Chin up replied to KitkatPRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just found out I have been pronouncing it wrong all these years. Thanks for the

  12. Expected to do other nurse's work

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

    When i read your original post, I gave the nurses the benefit of the doubt and figured, they as floats, could not complete the assignment and did the best they could. After reading your unit managers...

  13. Good news for a change..I'm promoted to charge nurse and nurse educator for my unit!

    Chin up replied to Daliadreamer's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Yes, that is very good news! Now go kick

  14. Dismissed from BSN program not in good standing. Suggestions?!

    Chin up replied to NighthawkDC2's topic in General Nursing

    You may have to complete your degree at an online institution. I know this in not the optimal choice, but it is an option. This will enable you to apply to a traditional Masters program. Where you...

  15. Administration okays family's mental abuse of staff

    Chin up replied to FoolsErrand's topic in General Nursing

    The post was pure sarcasm. I guess being so close to the truth, it was missed.

  16. Administration okays family's mental abuse of staff

    Chin up replied to FoolsErrand's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you feel betrayed by your administration. But, every corporate administration would have done and said, the very same thing. First off, residents are customers. Yes, you heard me right. I am not...

  17. Charge nurse to secretary? Legal issues?

    Chin up replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want to sound harsh, but all three are responsible. The one who entered it incorrectly is first in line. She should have double checked her work, or asked for clarification. As for the second...

  18. Lvn or Rn any suggetions?

    Chin up replied to superstar1166's topic in LPN to RN

    I disagree about becoming a CNA, if you are doing it for experience and ability to make money while becoming an RN. LPN will give you a good salary as well as nursing experience. Also you can bridge...

  19. How about a reality show about Nurses....like "COPS"

    Chin up replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Reality shows are not real, they are

  20. LTC new nurse burnt out!

    Chin up replied to mkahnlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Please remove personal info. Unless it is bogus, remove for your safety and benefit.

  21. Having hard time coding Section G

    Chin up replied to jessie26's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Now this is the way to get it

  22. Take the lpn route in this economy?

    Chin up replied to beachmum's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    In this economy, I would do LPN. Especially in MA where our pay rate is very good compared to other states. You can start off out of school, making 50k. Of course you will be restricted to LTC. I saw...

  23. How many hours of work are required to renew your license?

    Chin up replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    No hours worked requirement, but 15 ceu requirement every two years. I don't know if there is a requirement after a large nunger of years, and by that I mean greater than 20. So whatever you do, keep...

  24. Question about g-tube flush

    Chin up replied to LStar's topic in General Nursing

    It is separate from the meds. Every med has it's own 30ml of h20. But follow your facilities policy. It takes a mature person to ask for help when needed. So please, ask!

  25. Missing Narc.....but for how long?

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

    You need to be more careful, check the front and back of the card during count. Look at both the narcotic book and make sure the card matches page, exactly... You now know and should be glad it was...