lumbarpain ADN, RN

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    New-ish RN, 30 residents please help!

    lumbarpain replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most people think that elderly just sit and sleep in wheelchairs all day.....some do, but most times this isnt the case....its a very taxing job, very demanding in the physical realm as well as the...
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    RN- How do I get the most from CNA/s while not causing major conflict on the unit

    lumbarpain replied to kyrn1999's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Halfmarathoner.......dont fret, Patience is a virtue......Nurses have an abundance. Only thing wrong is if you work in a Long Term care facility most times the CNAS have a union, so they know they...
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    RN- How do I get the most from CNA/s while not causing major conflict on the unit

    lumbarpain replied to kyrn1999's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have a story that will knock everyones socks off and its TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had a Cna who came from the Islands, and she was very defiant and upstanding to the nurses. Had a bad attitude, no...
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    RN- How do I get the most from CNA/s while not causing major conflict on the unit

    lumbarpain replied to kyrn1999's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sadly some people go into the job just for the
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    Ok people, face facts: Staffing in LTC is always going to be outrageous!

    lumbarpain replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do agree, however staffing is critical for optimal work performance among workers and it decreases morale severely also. I have been there, done that and its over. Complaining does nothing to the...
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    2nd Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    lumbarpain replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Oh Gee God, sorry to bother you but being I am here now have you seen any of my
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    RN- How do I get the most from CNA/s while not causing major conflict on the unit

    lumbarpain replied to kyrn1999's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Its sad to say I was exactly the way you were, in the very beginning I EXPECTED the aides to adhere to my call for help with a patient or to Just DO THEIR JOB the way they were supposed to do......It...
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    Changing to a non-nursing career?

    lumbarpain replied to Eleven011's topic in Retired Nurses

    I too a seasoned nurse of 17 years in LTC have had it. I would love to go back to a state park job teaching kids about The Native Americans of the East Coast. It was what I truley enjoyed. Funny...
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    teaching materials to share with my CNAs

    lumbarpain replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I found that just plain reviewing repeatedly makes a difference and doing it very simply and making it fun and interesting. No one likes a boring class. Nursing was bad enough at times if the...
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    First RN job at LTC.. Please I need help badly!

    lumbarpain replied to racs09_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am hoping your dilemma with your new position and worked out with you getting more orientation. 2 days is NOT ENOUGH, especially with 100 patients!!! I am a 17 year veteran. only an RN, but I was...
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    Attempting to Return to Work After Six Years

    lumbarpain replied to CathyRN06's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I was let go from a LTC job back in my home state in 2009, lack of work was the reason not a health problem, many were let go. Its been a battle ever since because when I moved to another state I...
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    teaching materials to share with my CNAs

    lumbarpain replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked in Geriatrics for 17 years and my first job was the greatest, before the shift would start I would take 10-15 before the shift started out with my CNAs to discuss the most pertinant disease...
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    The Unemployed RN

    lumbarpain replied to diamondeye's topic in Retired Nurses

    I can honestly say that youth not experience matters more to companies in the hiring process. Or maybe it was like that before and I just never noticed it till I got to THAT AGE.!! Its...
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    Do they check to see if you have your BSN/Masters degree ?

    lumbarpain posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had seen many Nursing positions that require a BSN or Masters degree.....Do they check this information out before you get the job? Outside of putting all the letters after your name which most...
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    Do they check to see if you have your BSN/Masters degree ?

    lumbarpain replied to lumbarpain's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I was just wondering. I wouldnt forge anything...although I was tempted to because of desperation. But its not worth losing my license or my reputation doing something like this. so much for...
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    Do they check to see if you have your BSN/Masters degree ?

    lumbarpain replied to lumbarpain's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you......just wondering.....seems like you cannot get anything if you are just a plain old RN anymore....and funny thing about that.....when I was graduating from Nursing School, I KNEW that I...
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    Unemployed for 2 years, No one wants me anymore.

    lumbarpain replied to lumbarpain's topic in Retired Nurses

    I think the interviewers SENSE that uncertainty in you when you have been turned down for many a job.....its like you walk into the interview and its written all over your face.......Dont hire me, I...
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    Unemployed for 2 years, No one wants me anymore.

    lumbarpain replied to lumbarpain's topic in Retired Nurses

    You wonder why at times why you took up nursing to begin with when you cant find a job that is in such demand all over but you never get hired.......you think to yourself, is it me, is it what I said...
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    New CNA Instructors

    lumbarpain replied to BellaDestiny's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hello, I would like to know where you found the info to become a certified Instructor for Nurse Aides....and what state you are in.....I live in Vermont and its very rural here....so, this is a...
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    New-ish RN, 30 residents please help!

    lumbarpain replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am still looking for a position that is just primarily paperwork or being on my own, (field) However, being the seasoned( another word for old timer) I feel discriminated against even though I have...
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    New-ish RN, 30 residents please help!

    lumbarpain replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are very welcome. Being new at any job is so so stressful and the WANT of doing the right things all the time can get you crazy....If you take a deep breath during your most hectic moments, get...
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    New-ish RN, 30 residents please help!

    lumbarpain replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am not one for giving encouragement on LTC/Sub Acute...I did it for 17 years and despised it.....HOWEVER....in the beginning I enjoyed it immensely but my situation and environment was so...
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    Any advice on dealing with homesickness?

    lumbarpain replied to kdmcook's topic in Camp

    I am generally just making a comment out of my own past childhood experience......it comes down to insecurity....the child has a grip on his home, some are so bad that they must be driven home to...
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    Any advice on dealing with homesickness?

    lumbarpain replied to kdmcook's topic in Camp

    I am generally just making a comment out of my own past childhood experience......it comes down to insecurity....the child has a grip on his home, some are so bad that they must be driven home to...
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    7p-7a or 3p-3a...any insight?

    lumbarpain replied to srobb11's topic in Emergency

    Depends on what hours you enjoy for yourself and to get that needed sleep.....dont forget your body clock will be messed up totally so watch those extra snacks you may tend to eat late at night...