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  1. Not allowed to say "I was busy w/ another pt"

    Cindy_A replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't bet on pts and families knowing what your workloads are like. That's why mgmt. doesn't want you to say your are busy with other pts. As long as nurses put up with this, nothing will change. We...

  2. Need advice and insight

    Cindy_A replied to youknowhowwedoit77's topic in Men in Nursing

    To be honest, I have worked in LTC for many years. All the "thank yous" hugs and nice comments from pts don't make up for all the s**t we put up with. Of course, this is true in hospitals as well....

  3. If you had to to do all over again...

    Cindy_A replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    No, I wouldn't. I would have continued to work at the bank, and tried to move up there. I really enjoy the pts (most of them, anyway), but like several others have said, there is so much crap that...

  4. I'm sick of taking care of Room 505 !!!!

    Cindy_A replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with FFRN. Hopefully, you can rotate pts. Somebody else needs to experience this guy for a while. Some pts can be VERRRYYY

  5. Okay, Okay, Okay. Is It A Joke?

    Cindy_A replied to walk6miles's topic in MICU, SICU

    Time will

  6. The things you never forget...

    Cindy_A replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    I used to work in a small rural hospital. A 3 year old boy was brought in because he had passed out at home while playing with his brother. Despite their best efforts, the little boy didn't make it....

  7. KAPLAN-to do or not to do!?!?!?!? HELP!

    Cindy_A replied to parrot07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't do Kaplan and passed the NCLEX the first time. I did buy some study guides and I think they helped. Good

  8. im just curious

    Cindy_A replied to jap.ster_07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry, It might be, I honestly don't

  9. im just curious

    Cindy_A replied to jap.ster_07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The NCLEX will automatically shut off when you've answered enough questions correctly (or incorrectly). You may pass at 75 questions or 435, it

  10. Law enforcement to nursing

    Cindy_A replied to Fox1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thanks Michael, I did use my Google-fu skills and found what an 1811 is, but I still couldn't find what a 5-0 is. I'm assuming it's a patrol

  11. Law enforcement to nursing

    Cindy_A replied to Fox1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Cinja, what is a city 5-0? Is it a patrol officer? What is a federal 1811?

  12. Since when do nursing assistants give enemas?

    Cindy_A replied to Bonny619's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I started out as a CNA, we were allowed to give enemas. Now (in Indiana), CNAs are not allowed to give enemas or suppositories. While CNAs are not allowed to give enemas or suppositories, UAPs...

  13. HAS ANYONE RUN OUT OF TIME and Passed

    Cindy_A replied to LynseyEB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You don't "run out of time." The NCLEX automatically stops when it thinks you have answered enough questions correctly (or

  14. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Cindy_A replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    They" were after his foot because it was "touched by the hands of God", and he was worried that this immaculately blessed foot would fall into the wrong hands, so he cut it off himself and kept it...

  15. Called in tonight; I know I'm in trouble...

    Cindy_A replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel bad. You HAVE to take care of yourself. Like ChicoDavid said, "We can only really care well for others when we care for ourselves

  16. I don't think I can handle this!

    Cindy_A replied to eldragon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with Jeanine, it will only get worse. Hopefully, you can find a much better place to work. As you've read some of the posters work at wonderful places, they actually do exist. Good

  17. new nurse HATES LTC

    Cindy_A replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    While it's true you won't get to spend as mcuh time with the residents, like I said in an earlier post, I hope you find a new place that is a much better place for you. Good

  18. I don't think I can handle this!

    Cindy_A replied to eldragon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I once held a suppository on a resident because the CNAs had reported she'd had 3 L BMs. The ADON reprimanded me for not giving it because it was a scheduled med, even though I had documented why I...

  19. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    Cindy_A replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    I once had a resident walk up to the nurses station and declare " You know, that Bill is just like a brother to me." When I informed her that Bill was her son, she repled "He is? Well, no wonder I...

  20. new nurse HATES LTC

    Cindy_A replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunately, that's the reality of nursing. I know when I was a CNA, I got to spend more time with the residents than when I became a nurse. Even if you worked days, you would still have little...

  21. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Cindy_A replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

  22. Time to Come Clean,,,,slips of the tongue

    Cindy_A replied to Calgon-take.me.away's topic in General Nursing

    I once had a patient whose son was a priest. She was concerned one evening that he hadn't been to see her, since he came by every night. I assured her that he was probably running late, and he would...

  23. I don't think I can handle this!

    Cindy_A replied to eldragon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    QUIT! QUIT! QUIT! It won't get any

  24. How do I keep them white?

    Cindy_A replied to *ac*'s topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    First, clean them with good leather cleaner, then polish them. I use a polish called Super White. I got it at Meijer's when they had their shoe repair shops in their stores. It worked the best of any...

  25. When Keeping up is Impossible.....

    Cindy_A replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you had a horrible shift. The next shift had no business scolding you. Hope your next shift is MUCH