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  1. Do I aspirate too violently?

    bathrobemom replied to lorelei13's topic in General Nursing

    In long term care, Rocephin IM is quite common. You don't have to start an IV and maintain it, which sounds like unnecessary risk for infection, extra work, and inconvenience for a resident that is...

  2. What offends you (nursing related)?

    bathrobemom replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    Staff that has no interest in taking good care of residents, more interested in disappearing for long periods for multiple

  3. LTC's are a joke

    bathrobemom replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I thought the same exact things last year when I heard our time to get surveyed was approaching. I've heard from people that have worked other places that the grass is not greener anywhere else. I...

  4. Have any of your patients ever told you that you're a good nurse?

    bathrobemom replied to EquinoxSolstice92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been told that I'm a good nurse and usually it seems to be about my personality. People like it when they are cared for by someone that is genuinely interested in them and their welfare. They...

  5. It's just a ******* straight cath!!!

    bathrobemom replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    If you were working in LTC, the symptoms you saw and actions you took are exactly what we would've done where I work. Those symptoms and straight cath make total sense. If you're not allowed to...

  6. I've been suspended

    bathrobemom replied to Sheila2155's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    (Sorry I haven't read the whole thread...) Yeah, it would've been nice if you'd clarified what the person meant, but I don't understand why that person didn't try a lot harder to get your attention...

  7. Wanting to quit on LTC/Skilled nursing facility orientation.

    bathrobemom replied to nursefromcali's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Everything you described sounds like the facility where I work except for the last paragraph about pay and sick time. There's a differential where I work and holiday pay. I keep thinking if I just...

  8. Really, how bad can it be to work in LTC?

    bathrobemom replied to BirdieBird's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I start at 6am, pm shift comes in at 2pm. Yesterday I left at 5pm without any kind of break. I'm on my feet at least 7.5 hours whenever I work. I deal with "multiple MDs, family, and other...

  9. Sign-on Bonuses Are Alive and Well

    bathrobemom replied to HouTx's topic in General Nursing

    The job I currently have was offering a sign-on bonus when I applied. I was told that I get half at 90 days and half at 6 months. It's been over 90 days and no half of a bonus. I asked the...

  10. New Grad 5 days orientation

    bathrobemom replied to vulupure's topic in General Nursing

    I was new 4 months ago and I told my employer that I was nervous. They were only going to give me 5 days orientation and when I told them I was nervous they said they'd give me a few extra days....

  11. Is nursing school really "that" bad?

    bathrobemom replied to Nurseades2b's topic in General Students

    The first couple months of school I didn't work much. I took out as much as I could in loans so that I wouldn't have to work as much and could spend more time studying. I am married and have three...

  12. In serious need of advice

    bathrobemom replied to rainln86's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 5'2 and weigh about 125 pounds. I worked as a home health aide for four years before becoming a nurse just a few months ago. I've had people take one look at me and say that I'm too thin, too...

  13. An open letter to the #NursesUnite movement

    bathrobemom replied to disillusionedrn's topic in General Nursing

    Couldn't have said it better myself! Only 3 months as a nurse and I've experienced everything pointed out in the article. I'm already tired of busting my butt my whole shift, skipping lunch, and...

  14. Not getting it as nurses- the view

    bathrobemom replied to luv2's topic in General Nursing

    If I can blow off the things I hear at work, I can blow off what people say on TV. They got carried away ripping on the Miss America pageant. Do people care about that pageant? I thought it was for...

  15. How should I say "thank you" to the nurse that has been beyond incredible?

    bathrobemom replied to throwaway94's topic in General Nursing

    A note sounds like a very good idea. Write about how you are doing afterwards. Knowing that you're well and able to do things that you want to do is the best gift you can give in my opinion. Even...

  16. Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

    bathrobemom replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If the situation was reversed I don't see how it would be sexual harassment. You make it sound like women claim sexual harassment for every little thing and are always favored in a dispute. How...

  17. How do you get over feeling like you'll pass out

    bathrobemom replied to RNtobe17's topic in General Nursing

    It's funny because I've totally forgotten that I used to kind of have a problem with blood. I still remember one time my daughter cut her knee and it was gushing. I felt icky (sorry, can't think of...

  18. I'm the worst CNA they ever had

    bathrobemom replied to jarae's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Healthcare was a bit of an adjustment for me. Growing up I had to do what made sense and was right, didn't matter if it was what I wanted or not. With healthcare - it's basically a "the customer is...

  19. Nclex second time tomorrow!!! Please pray for me!!

    bathrobemom replied to Mkw33's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good

  20. Do you always wear a suit to an interview???

    bathrobemom posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I went to an interview almost two weeks ago and I swear I heard two different groups of women laughing and saying something like "Did you see what she's wearing???!!" Maybe I'm paranoid and they were...

  21. Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    bathrobemom replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    If I'm getting the right gist of this, it sounds like she's being stalked and harassed by a sex offender. Seems like a matter for the police. Without a restraining order I don't think they could...

  22. Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    bathrobemom replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    If I'm getting the right gist of this, it sounds like she's being stalked and harassed by a sex offender. Seems like a matter for the police. Without a restraining order I don't think they could...

  23. What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

    bathrobemom replied to fangirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One time while I was a home health aide, I refused to use a sit-to-stand with a client (90+ years) that refused to wear shoes and was weight bearing on one leg. He told me I was too old (34 years),...

  24. Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    bathrobemom replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like this guy is visiting the doctor often - what the heck for? It almost seems like he's found you and is making up reasons to see you. Absolutely ridiculous that you should have to put up...

  25. Does it sound like I got the job?

    bathrobemom posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I just went to an interview. They had me take a drug test and fill out a background check, told me they'd check my references. They talked about pay and scheduling. Does it sound like I got the...