I agree with staying. I've been pulled to the "easier" floors and the nights are horrible just because the nurses and aides don't interact. That being said, there are some nights I walk onto my...
INparrothead replied to INparrothead's topic in General Nursing
CRNA - I was wound up. Actually this is a second career, and much more rewarding than the first. And I may very well be older than you. I just needed to vent and it went downhill from there. Not...
INparrothead replied to INparrothead's topic in General Nursing
CRNA and Diva, I am so glad the two of you are above and beyond the issues that plague us mere mortals. However this is a MESSAGE BOARD, not a site strictly for gaining knowledge in your field. And...
INparrothead replied to INparrothead's topic in General Nursing
I'm just at a loss. Common sense says you jump in and see if you can help. Not the fact she's a nurse, she should be up because she's there and heard there was
INparrothead replied to INparrothead's topic in General Nursing
You're just a little off. Aide reported it to me and the oncoming nurse. A nurse is who would not help me or help the pt. My aides are awesome, wouldn't trade them for the
I really just want to vent and see what people think... I'm in rehab / LTC for starters. During hand-off the aide tells us (me trying to leave after my replacement was late coming in, her apparently...
INparrothead replied to gracelikerain's topic in General Nursing
I agree with the previous 2 posts, the experience you gain as an LPN is invaluable. I'm coming into nursing from a different career path. I came in with my eyes wide open as to what I wanted to do....
INparrothead replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Just start small and the aides will let you know if you screw up. And remember, the more you help the aides the more they help you. But don't be surprised if you get dirty looks from some of the...
Thanks for the replies everyone. The "lowly LPN" remark was being sarcastic. I'm darn proud of my work and what I do, but I think most of you understood where I was going in terms of how we are...
All right friends, here's my problem... I'm a lowly LPN new to the facility and not 100% sure who is friends with whom. The Unit Manager on weekends is the RN for the floor in the LTC facility...
I agree, give me a good wound any day. But I just really can't stand feet. If it has a wound on it I can deal with it. But just plain ordinary stinky feet bug me. I shouldn't have to deal with...