lumbarpain ADN, RN

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    Anal retentive Nurses UNITE.

    lumbarpain replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I guess I blew off steam at that point but failed to mention I Have been doing LTC/Sub acute for over 20 years.......I work with a lot of part timers who do not KNOW many things they show already know...
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    Any "games" for CNA's to encourage teamwork

    lumbarpain replied to diamondsragurls's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I think its a wonderful idea...a reward system...its a darn shame however that staff has to be bribed to do their job......its a very tough job for all involved. your mind set is imperative to how...
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    Not the residents, not the work - It's THE STAFF!

    lumbarpain replied to sunshyne17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    unfortunately, no one wants to be a subordinate anymore...or low man on the totem pole.....WE all strive for the top...but no matter what you do and who you work for...there will always be a...
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    Not the residents, not the work - It's THE STAFF!

    lumbarpain replied to sunshyne17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They are just jealous.....I was labeled SuperNurse by one of my collegues....although I wasn't bestest friends with this woman, I felt like she was just not happy that I was a good conscientious...
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    when resident accuse staff falsly

    lumbarpain replied to coteRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had a horrendous resident who acused most nurses of doing something evil and horrible to her....giving meds that weren't hers, abuse, both verbal and physical...its terrible. with these types of...
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    No hand sanitizer, no working equipment

    lumbarpain replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    yes, I agree, make a call to the State......local Ombudsman.....anyone that has more leverage and impact. also..make sure you keep record of how many times you complained to management on the...
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    Top 10 Reasons We Get Fired!- Medication Errors

    lumbarpain replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    giving meds can be tedious but nothing can be compared to getting into a great safe routine to give meds.....Tramped is an excellent way to remember the right way to dispense meds to patients.....we...
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    ADN's being pushed out

    lumbarpain replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The LTC facility I worked for downsized due to increasing budget problems....this facility had seasoned nurses and other staff working there for many years.....but yet......they started to let us all...
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    Unemployed for 2 years, No one wants me anymore.

    lumbarpain posted a topic in Retired Nurses

    I was always a go getter, I did my work effectively, improved my self with courses, seminars, CEUS, and always wanted to learn more about my job as an RN...especially the practical...
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    Will I ever get out of LTC or am I doomed?

    lumbarpain replied to JZ_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was a LTC/Sub acute Charge Nurse for over 17 years.......in the beginning I was working in a heaven on earth nursing home in NJ...since time has passed the whole place changed since I left after we...
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    Diploma RN asking whats a good online BSN course??

    lumbarpain posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am a seasoned diploma RN LTC/acute care...and would like to know what is a good online course for BSN to take...and how much does it usually cost? if you have high credit card bills would that...
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    Diploma RN asking whats a good online BSN course??

    lumbarpain replied to lumbarpain's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you for your help on the credit check for FAFSA...I just got my pin on that recently but didnt apply for anything yet.....thats great to
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    burn out, bullying, new nurse blues, affecting my relationship and mental health

    lumbarpain replied to tareija's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Unfortunately this is the world of Nursing...the demands on you are tremendous...and between your personal life and the lives of your patients you are sandwiched between them both.....if you feel it...
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    Diploma RN asking whats a good online BSN course??

    lumbarpain replied to lumbarpain's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    thanks for your help .....havent done this in quite some time...dont know if I would be accepted due to high credit card bills....I would try to apply for grants and gov . assistance if I do make the...
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    " Vt. jury finds NH LNA not guilty of murder, guilty of financial explotation

    lumbarpain replied to Mulan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If the med cart and medication room is locked up ( it should be at all times) how in the world did this Aide get to the insulin? Nights were the worst in LTC I thought........I always told my aides if...
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    How to document

    lumbarpain replied to Dragonstrike's topic in General Nursing

    I would always skim through the patients chart to see how the physicians, nurses, social worker etc would document anything ...and take my cues from that...but I would check with my nursing...
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    Seasoned Diploma Nurse LTC..no one hiring me!!!!!!

    lumbarpain replied to shrimpsalad56's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    thanks so much for your help.....I feel like an old windbag nurse ready to be put out to pasture already.....its depressing when you have all the training and you know you can help people but they...
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    would like to be a nurse aide instructor

    lumbarpain replied to lumbarpain's topic in General Nursing

    thank you all for your help.....I hope you dont need a BS degree for this...seems like you need that for most RN jobs
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    would like to be a nurse aide instructor

    lumbarpain posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am new to Northern VA....and are a well seasoned RN in Long term and Sub acute care...also was an EMT for 4 years and a nurse aide...I would like to know what resources to seek out to become a Nurse...
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    Any nurses who tire easily, feel generally weaker than avg?

    lumbarpain replied to chewychipsahoy's topic in General Nursing

    I was born tired.....seemed like I was always seeing a doctor because of fatique and wanting to sleep my life away....and I wasnt even a nurse yet....nothing was found wrong with me...
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    Teaching a pre CNA Class

    lumbarpain replied to talley80's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    How does an RN start in the Instructor phase of teaching nurses aide....I seem to be having difficulty.....where do I begin to look or do I have to get an instructors license first? I live in...
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    Can I get an entry level job in a Holistic practice first?

    lumbarpain posted a topic in Holistic

    I have been almost addicted to Alternative/Holistic Nursing but yet have no degree.:redbeathe I would love to get in on the ground floor of a practice but do not know if there is any chance in this....
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    Suggestions on RN starting up as a Holistic Nurse,

    lumbarpain posted a topic in Holistic

    How does an RN begin to get her feet wet in Holistic Nursing without becoming broke in the process,. I live in a rural area, Always loved Holistic nursing....what is the best way to get...
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    Are you having difficulty finding work?

    lumbarpain replied to lumbarpain's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    since I moved back to NJ from Vermont in November and had to reapply for my inactive NJ license, its been a virtual nightmare......to anyone that moves out of NJ and you plan on coming back...MAKE...
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    Moving to another State,

    lumbarpain posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have recently moved back to NJ after 2 years because of not being able to find regular work as an RN In Vermont. I may have to move to Virginia now. I already had my Inactive RN license in NJ...