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  1. Almost Fired !

    nola1202 replied to AlmostBSN's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard to know from a post what the situation was, not remembering to fill out the paperwork correctly or glue the blood slip in the chart...or something big. I noticed I totally didn't take the...

  2. Discharged and left to die ????

    nola1202 replied to Gabby820's topic in General Nursing

    My dad was an MD and died of pancreatic cancer. He still slipped into depression when the oncologist said any more treatment would do more harm than good. My mom was furious at the Oncologist for not...

  3. Lifecare (LTC) anyone have experience with?

    nola1202 replied to nola1202's topic in Colorado Nursing

    No specific questions yet, I went ahead and took the plunge and accepted a job offer with them, so for better or worse, I belong there now! I just was roaming around the LTC site and read some...

  4. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    nola1202 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    loved this post, puts into words what Iv'e felt, not able to express. thanks

  5. Almost Fired !

    nola1202 replied to AlmostBSN's topic in General Nursing

    u remeind me of me. I used to punch out and chart too. I didn't want to be busted over my time mgmt or things I left undone/uncharted. I wish I had found a therapist and gotten on an antidepressent...

  6. Anyone live in the N. Denver suburbs, or familiar with them?

    nola1202 replied to klone's topic in Colorado Nursing

    hee, hee, you've been here longer than me! I gotta start reading the dates on the original post. I like it here too...food's really good, I love mexican food! Love italian food!....Denver has some...

  7. Denver Health vs. St. Anthony vs. Children's

    nola1202 replied to AMRN3201's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Children's in Aurora (main campus) you have to see it to believe it, really amazing architecture, artwork, and views of the mountains. Also, it's a regional referral center for peds. You'll see stuff...

  8. Thornton, Colorado-Graduate RN

    nola1202 replied to graduateRNfromAZ's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I think you'll really love it here! Let us know when you make the move. One of my friends moved to Arizona and loves it there. I'm sure a lot of people would be glad to show u around meet for coffee,...

  9. New graduate moving to colorado please help!

    nola1202 replied to NY2CO's topic in Colorado Nursing

    me too! My sister's a new teacher (2nd career) they take older people, she's talking about joining, I'd love to do work as an RN someday...right now, too many responsibilities at home

  10. Sex offenders/ residents screening?

    nola1202 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    yikes I had no idea! I've dealt with this in psych nursing but not LTC, guess who's going to be working an LTC with a strong dementia program. Based on past experience, there's not a lot to be done...

  11. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    nola1202 replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I admire your strength and willingness to address this issue. I haven't ever met somone from your religion as an RN or MD but I'm sure they are out there. (anyone on this forum?) I truly could not be...

  12. Almost Fired !

    nola1202 replied to AlmostBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Several years ago in Louisiana, I met a new nurse who was walking her dog at our unofficial off leash dog park "doggie hill" in new orleans. She was so terribly upset and hurt and frightened. She was...

  13. Hoping for a job offer....

    nola1202 replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    + vibes n prayers sent your way. I support you in being honest and open. Helps to tell them what you learned from it (if there's a positive way to say trust no

  14. new hire to LTC, a little scared and depressed.

    nola1202 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel stupid admitting this. But, I recently was hired at an LTC in a new capacity for me. I'll be working in supervision and I'm scared. I've always been a bedside nurse or charge with patient...

  15. Just hired at a Skilled Nursing/LTC Facility

    nola1202 replied to arabstarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you'll be be awesome, let us know how it goes. This website is here to support and

  16. new hire to LTC, a little scared and depressed.

    nola1202 replied to nola1202's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the idea's and support, Krispy Kreme's used to help us on our shifts too! I'm not in Nola anymore, moved back to Denver and the job situation is tough. I was woking Home Health for the...

  17. Anyone live in the N. Denver suburbs, or familiar with them?

    nola1202 replied to klone's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Welcome to

  18. Wasn't the School Nurse right?

    nola1202 replied to caregiver1977's topic in General Nursing

    lmao!

  19. Wasn't the School Nurse right?

    nola1202 replied to caregiver1977's topic in General Nursing

    LMAO

  20. How to get a job in management/administration

    nola1202 replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in Nurse Management

    Actually, being an ICU Nurse will be helpful. Try for a House Supervisor position. They want someone who can deal with MD's, Surgeon's and ER. They want a personality that isn't easily intimidated,...

  21. types of co-workers/patients to be aware of. HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THESE PEOPLE?

    nola1202 replied to tater.jake's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    uh oh, i just recognized myself...I'm the one who tells you all about something my dog did this weekend while we're wasting your med. I do pick up quickly the eyes glazing over and zip it, but yup...

  22. No Narc count????

    nola1202 replied to ennylyecats's topic in General Nursing

    I'm willing to bet you guys do minimum to rare narcotics but....always count. I had someone try to put this over on me once and I reacted the way you did...huh?! Ironic because when we counted, guess...

  23. Seriously considering dropping nursing school for medical school?

    nola1202 replied to Strawberrygirl2's topic in General Nursing

    After following the "bitter nurses who should retire thread...." Be an MD! Anything to avoid being under the thumb of Managers who think pt's are customers and that Nurses are sheep. I'm seriously...

  24. sample plan method: implementation of team huddles

    nola1202 replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in General Nursing

    How NCIS, I get to be

  25. Is this appropiate? Please...need input. Thx

    nola1202 replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in General Nursing

    Just a heads up: Some women would find being adressed as "the girls" offensive. Plus a lot of us call our breasts "the girls" I might get confused as to whom the doughtnuts are being...