HM7380

HM7380

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  1. Nurses Diverting Narcotics.

    HM7380 replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

    If you're dead set on reporting them, make SURE they're actually diverting. I was just fired (I live in Atlanta) because we got a new don/adon and both are black, which is great. Except every single...

  2. Minimum Wage + LVN Wage

    HM7380 replied to g2255lw's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Heh heh... Try Georgia, where LPNs WITH supervisory experience make a grand total of $14/hr in a lot of places. I made $19/hr fresh out of school when I moved to

  3. Coworker nurse trying to ruin my reputation...

    HM7380 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been a nurse for 5 years, and at my present facility for 2. I've come to find out in the last 2 weeks, that another nurse (same position as me - floor nurse) has been spreading lies about me...

  4. relocating

    HM7380 replied to mstoi80's topic in Georgia Nursing

    What they said is true... I moved here from out of state with my LPN, and when they told me they'd be offering me $14/hour at a LTC center, I laughed and said, 'No, really... what are you really...

  5. Coworker nurse trying to ruin my reputation...

    HM7380 replied to HM7380's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I finally decided to quit and get another LTC job, which was just as horrible as the last place. I've decided to take a break from LTC and do Private Duty nursing (which not only pays $7-11/hr more,...

  6. LPN to RN program online??

    HM7380 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Some people I work with are looking into doing the lpn to rn bridge program online. Has anyone done this? And if so, with any success and what company did you go with? I'm interested in getting my RN...

  7. Coworker nurse trying to ruin my reputation...

    HM7380 replied to HM7380's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have decided to leave the job. I have an interview next week at another facility, so fingers crossed I get the job. I told my manager I felt like I was working in a hostile environment, and it was...

  8. Coworker nurse trying to ruin my reputation...

    HM7380 replied to HM7380's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is this something I should consider seeing a lawyer about, like was suggested in the first response? Perhaps a 'cease and desist' letter, or maybe a slander lawsuit? I'm concerned this is damaging my...

  9. TERRIBLE medical director at LTC facility - what do I do??

    HM7380 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I need some advice as to how to handle the medical director at the LTC facility I work at... I work at a 150 bed LTC/acute rehab facility, in which there are 3 MDs (including the med. director, who is...

  10. Targeted by psychotic, manipulative patient

    HM7380 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a LTC/Rehab facility. There is a patient there who does NOT belong (she is 65 and has absolutely nothing physically wrong with her). However, she is homeless, and because of the money...

  11. I may have been the recipent of a botched ortho surgery... HELP!?!

    HM7380 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need some help from you all, please! I'm at my wits end and don't know what to do. I value the opinions of the nurses on this board, and am hoping to get some advice. I've been experiencing extreme...

  12. Targeted by psychotic, manipulative patient

    HM7380 replied to HM7380's topic in General Nursing

    SOOOO... She's BACK, after a week long stay at a psych facility. She ultimately DID come back with a dx of 'Psychosis' and a new order for Risperdal 0.5mg, bid, which she is refusing to take (she does...

  13. Targeted by psychotic, manipulative patient

    HM7380 replied to HM7380's topic in General Nursing

    Shes psychotic in MY opinion... she has NO dx of it... they're keeping her here for the $ and that is

  14. Want to start traveling...any info/advice?

    HM7380 replied to Carrie9RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    What is the agency pay vs LTC pay? I make a measly $16.50/hr in GA working 3-11 and I was nudged toward agency from a friend... Please help!! I've got to find a new job... I'm

  15. What isn't wrong with the GA BON?

    HM7380 replied to kukukajoo's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Yes. I wish I'd have had the option to do

  16. What isn't wrong with the GA BON?

    HM7380 replied to kukukajoo's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Sure there is! Just don't be stupid like me and WAIT till you get here to transfer your license. Start ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Like, last year, if you want to get it done THIS year. Pfft). Cursed...

  17. What isn't wrong with the GA BON?

    HM7380 replied to kukukajoo's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm creeping up on month number 2 of waiting... This is REDICULOUS. I'm seriously thinking of going back to Hilton Hotels and working for them again.

  18. Wound Care LPN - need advice

    HM7380 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a relatively new nurse (2 years), and have been working as a charge nurse/wound care nurse in my LTC facility. I'm basically learning by experience, as I'm not certified as a wound care nurse, and...

  19. your very first patient death.....

    HM7380 replied to ndynrs's topic in General Nursing

    My first patient to die really made me question my ethical beliefs... She was 50 years old, in a LTC facility (I don't remember for what). She had a seizure, sent her out to the ER, and she returned...

  20. Giving narcs

    HM7380 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work as a charge nurse in a LTC facility. Every once in a blue moon, I end up on a med cart, which is great, as I can check up on what meds have/haven't been given, etc. (I've only been doing this...

  21. Do you carry malpractice insurance?

    HM7380 replied to Sydangle2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was told by my facility that if we/I were sued, they would come after the facility, not me. (though, I'm afraid they wouldn't get much from me,

  22. Question: Why don't hospitals color code the scrubs?

    HM7380 replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

    I don't care what color they put us in... but my lord... my facility went to all white for nurses, and I can't tell you the number of times I've had to go to laundry and find someones clothing to work...

  23. LPN to RN/BSN online program??

    HM7380 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Some people I work with are looking into doing the LPN to RN bridge program online. Has anyone done this? And if so, with any success, what company did you go with and what is the difficulty level...

  24. LPN to RN program online??

    HM7380 replied to HM7380's topic in LPN to RN

    I've heard about both. How hard are they vs. regular nursing school? Does anyone know the fail/pass rate? I'd love to know what people who have been through the program

  25. Commonplace to starve someone to death?

    HM7380 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse (I've only been practicing for 2 months now) and am working at a LTC facility. Today, a resident came back from the hospital, and I was told that they were strictly NPO, and that the...