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  1. I'm not 'getting' this. Should I be RN?

    croppyRN replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    esme - you know what? that lesson about people who attack others, or tease others (as i used to teach my kids when they were young) really does mean that they are very insecure about themselves; well...

  2. I'm not 'getting' this. Should I be RN?

    croppyRN replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    beast master rn - wow, you really hit that one out of the park! the drama with women is so annoying, so petty, and so....prevalent everywhere. i realize that and just have to learn how to deal with...

  3. I'm not 'getting' this. Should I be RN?

    croppyRN replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    wooh - i loved your post. other than the words about going to work to make friends, you seem to have really reached me. everything you said makes so much sense. i've read your post several times, it...

  4. I'm not 'getting' this. Should I be RN?

    croppyRN replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    nursemarion - i'm so glad you mentioned the fact that it takes a year for a full time nurse to feel competent. i'm only part-time, and i think that may be part of my problem. i can't really get a good...

  5. I'm not 'getting' this. Should I be RN?

    croppyRN replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    mazy - you are sooo right. focus on the job and the patients, and the rest will work out eventually. i hope my post didn't give people the impression that i wanted to make 5 new best friends at work....

  6. I'm not 'getting' this. Should I be RN?

    croppyRN replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    chunkiesundae - first off, i love your user name. makes me want to run to dairy queen right now! thanks for responding. i've been overwhelmed by all of the responses. this forum is so helpful, as you...

  7. I'm not 'getting' this. Should I be RN?

    croppyRN replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    tango - thanks so much for your advice. i remember hearing this in nursing school..."don't make waves", "stay under the radar", etc. which i think makes a lot of sense. however, i did not confront...

  8. I'm not 'getting' this. Should I be RN?

    croppyRN replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ransoms - i appreciate you jumping in with your advice. i can't stand this behavior either, and i guess i don't have a very thick skin yet. i hate to be treated this way, especially when people don't...

  9. I'm not 'getting' this. Should I be RN?

    croppyRN replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Tofayelbd - Thanks for your advice. It is true. I need to learn to not react so quickly. I sometimes think I bring on my own

  10. LTC Emergencies - Not prepared!

    croppyRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was just hired two weeks ago at a LTC facility and am just completing my orientation. Will be flying solo very soon and am very nervous. There is so much to remember, and so much to do. As a new...

  11. Blister Pack Blues & The Dreaded Med Pass

    croppyRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was hired as a staff RN 8 weeks ago at a LTC/rehab facility and I am climbing the walls about the med pass. My two reasons for climbing are: 1) I have too many residents 2) Their medications are...

  12. Blister Pack Blues & The Dreaded Med Pass

    croppyRN replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks to all of you for your replies and helpful suggestions. I am so happy to have this forum, it is very helpful to realize I am not alone :thankya: Our facility does have a reorder sheet to place...

  13. Just hired at a Skilled Nursing/LTC Facility

    croppyRN replied to arabstarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm from the Livingston County area, but I work in Pontiac, MI. I just got home from my afternoon shift, and sleep sounds very good right

  14. Just hired at a Skilled Nursing/LTC Facility

    croppyRN replied to arabstarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations! You are about to start an exciting new chapter in your life. I should know, because I just started myself! My advice to you is to be prepared to feel overwhelmed at first. I am still...

  15. LTC Emergencies - Not prepared!

    croppyRN replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you Chin up. I had a feeling I wasn't ready for this, and that I would need to speak with my DON before going it on my own. I appreciate your advice. I'm so nervous and wonder if everyone feels...

  16. RN License in Jeopardy?

    croppyRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new grad beginning a job at a LTC/rehab facility next week. I have read a lot of helpful information on these forums, (and some scary stuff, too!) and I have a question. How do I protect my...

  17. RN License in Jeopardy?

    croppyRN replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you to all for your excellent advice. I feel much more confident about the job and look forward to next week. I no longer feel as unprepared, thanks to your comments and common sense advice.

  18. RN License in Jeopardy?

    croppyRN replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dear mindlor, Thanks for the quick, very sound advice! I will re-read the NPA for my state and

  19. New Grad starting LTC Monday

    croppyRN replied to jlynn2303's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Great advice! I too am a brand new RN beginning at a LTC/rehab facility. I find these forums to be a great source of information, and certainly a good dose of reality. I appreciate your positive,...