SleeepyRN

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  1. The *EXPERT* Beginner

    SleeepyRN replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree there is a difference, but there are others that don't see a difference. I personally will always ask, no matter how stupid it may come across. I'll be asking questions 20 years from now and...

  2. Legally Protect the word "Nurse?"

    SleeepyRN replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    I am reading this incorrectly right? True, many offices hire the much cheaper MAs, but RNs and LPNs certainly do work in offices. My mom, an RN, has worked for a pediatric pulmonologist as an RN, for...

  3. The *EXPERT* Beginner

    SleeepyRN replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It doesn't help the situation when new grads are told to not show weakness in front of anyone. This "arrogant" behavior could very well be a cover up of a scared new grad afraid to ask a question...

  4. Nursing students on medication

    SleeepyRN replied to kjnsweets's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That is all that needs to be said. State your observations of student/employee and that they appear unsafe at that time. No need to mention medications. That can be determined by the higher ups or...

  5. LPN is NOT considered nursing experience?!

    SleeepyRN replied to canuck-nurse's topic in Canada

    I completely realize this. Ive done it twice in 2 years. My whole facility played fast and loose. ( not that they would be with me at a deposition.) In those 2 situations, I would still do it all over...

  6. LPN is NOT considered nursing experience?!

    SleeepyRN replied to canuck-nurse's topic in Canada

    Oh, and I do realize I may be flamed for allowing a couple people to practice outside their scope. I don't regret

  7. LPN is NOT considered nursing experience?!

    SleeepyRN replied to canuck-nurse's topic in Canada

    Wow. I am really sorry to hear this. The TCU not hiring you seems weird to me. It actually seems the perfect first step for you. The skills she listed are so easy that patients perform these on...

  8. Nursing students on medication

    SleeepyRN replied to kjnsweets's topic in Patient Safety Issues

  9. I didn't accept the keys.....

    SleeepyRN replied to BerryHappy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    She did not accept report. Therefore, it is not patient

  10. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    SleeepyRN replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Wow. I hate that we are just bodies to those in management to fill a shift . I was in a car accident on my way to work the other day. 10 minutes before my shift. My husband calls the ADON for me to...

  11. Nursing students on medication

    SleeepyRN replied to kjnsweets's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    EXACTLY. Chemical Imbalance. I have clinical depression, and SSRIs make me feel

  12. Nursing students on medication

    SleeepyRN replied to kjnsweets's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ok, then you have to have the debate of how well functioning a person can be on the job while suffering all day in pain. Again, something I have first hand experience in. Imagine a pediatric nurse...

  13. Nursing students on medication

    SleeepyRN replied to kjnsweets's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If they have a script for it, I don't think it is any of your business to report it. That being said, if you notice a student during clinical that to your opinion doesn't look as if they are acting...

  14. Resident's names in a text message

    SleeepyRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The ADON of my facility texts us when medicare charting hasn't been completed. She texts our personal phones with the full patient name and leaves voice mails with full patient names. What do you all...

  15. Will I ever hack it?

    SleeepyRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been a nurse for a year and a half. The majority of that time, I worked in a pediatrician's office. I started my current job at a LTC/SNF working .8 seven weeks ago. I float to 5 different units,...

  16. Is your DON allowed to pass meds?

    SleeepyRN replied to brandiking's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wouldn't take that post personally. There are all kinds of DONs, and clearly you go above and beyond. There are some really crummy LTC/SNFs with poor DONs. If one only has experience in poor...

  17. Resident's names in a text message

    SleeepyRN replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for the suggestions. They still owe me over 30 hours pay. I haven't had the time this week to go to work early to try to straighten this out. The next chance I will get will be Monday. As...

  18. Calling all nurses: Enough with the high-velocity urination contest!

    SleeepyRN replied to CheesePotato's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bahahaha!!!!!

  19. not enough CNAs

    SleeepyRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry for the vent. I just care deeply about my residents, and today was by far the most difficult day of them all. I'm usually positive, and find as many positive points throughout the day I can. BUT...

  20. Resident's names in a text message

    SleeepyRN replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They now owe me 35 hours of pay. I'm calling the labor board as suggested if this is not resolved this

  21. Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    SleeepyRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It amazes me sometimes how Esme and GrnTea have the patience to help students. It's not just the act of helping, but the depth and thought they put into it that must be so time consuming. I think all...

  22. Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    SleeepyRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    No advice, but that

  23. not enough CNAs

    SleeepyRN replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    THIS makes all the difference in the WORLD. As far as the beginning of your post, working 50 to 60 hours a week, salaried. .......sadly (and quite illegally) even though I am a .8, I still work close...

  24. not enough CNAs

    SleeepyRN replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  25. Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    SleeepyRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Getting information is great, but flat out asking people who do not know you what you should do is, in my opinion, foolish. Ask for information, but don't ask "what me myself and I should do." You'll...