SleeepyRN

SleeepyRN

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  1. Lazy supervisor stories

    SleeepyRN replied to Runninonempty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  2. Lazy supervisor stories

    SleeepyRN replied to Runninonempty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I second

  3. Nurses who can't find work.

    SleeepyRN replied to JesusKeepMe's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I second that. Why must we as nurses treat each other this way? And yeah, blah blah, other careers have this too. But nursing is OUR career and we should want to be better people than that. Thinking...

  4. I think my nurses are on the verge of mutiny!

    SleeepyRN replied to NurseGuyBri's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with most of your post, but having 40-50 residents in behavioral help is different than 30 residents with higher acuity as OP stated. I worked both, admittedly for a short period, but that's...

  5. LPN...not good enough??

    SleeepyRN replied to em1025's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have found so many doctors have no clue in the differences and similarities among LPNS, ADN RNs or BSN RNs. They haven't spent hours looking into it like we have when deciding which career path...

  6. LPN...not good enough??

    SleeepyRN replied to em1025's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know this poster meant well but, I disagree. If an LPN likes his/her job and doesnt want to become an RN, that is their prerogative. Remain educated in the most up to date practices/literature,...

  7. LPN...not good enough??

    SleeepyRN replied to em1025's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    ......Amen......

  8. LPN...not good enough??

    SleeepyRN replied to em1025's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you for reading and commenting on my post. As far as the frustration, Im ok with the extra work because that is why I get paid what I do. It's my job, even though hiccups in the process can...

  9. Nurses who can't find work.

    SleeepyRN replied to JesusKeepMe's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I completely agree that current employees in good standing should get first dibs. I worked as a patient care tech for 3 years at a local hospital, but I quit a few months before graduation :/ I...

  10. 1 nurse to 30 patients!!! 3 attendants

    SleeepyRN replied to Sabr's topic in Canada

    I would not say "good." Common? Absolutely Adequate for the care of the residents? No way. 1:30 is common but it doesnt make it right. I will say hower, that 3 CNAs to 30 residents is

  11. Nurse with anxiety/depression

    SleeepyRN replied to nursepenelope's topic in Home Health

    Hmmm Im not sure. Will you have to explain to your manager your mental and emotional health issues. Because Im thinking he/she might ask why you want to transfer. My opinion is to talk to your doctor...

  12. LPN...not good enough??

    SleeepyRN replied to em1025's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

  13. Nurses who can't find work.

    SleeepyRN replied to JesusKeepMe's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

  14. Advice if CNA is asked to do med pass

    SleeepyRN replied to kayvia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The ONLY time I have allowed UPA was when it was a drink to be given with the meal. And I made sure the CNA told me if the resident did not consume all of it. To the person who said "you'd be...

  15. Nurse with anxiety/depression

    SleeepyRN replied to nursepenelope's topic in Home Health

    I too take xanax. 1 mg 3x/day. It used to be 4x/day but I asked my doctor to lower it. Now im going back to him and asking to raise it back again since im starting this job. My 2 antidepressants are...

  16. Nurse with anxiety/depression

    SleeepyRN replied to nursepenelope's topic in Home Health

    Oh yeah, and as mentioned CBT is great! You can even try it alone with a book either in addition to seeing a therapist, or in lieu of if you can't afford therapy right now (I can't; my insurance...

  17. Nurse with anxiety/depression

    SleeepyRN replied to nursepenelope's topic in Home Health

    I am so sorry to hear you are going through this. Has enough time gone by to give your antidepressant a chance to kick in? I used to take just one antidepressant and for a few years, that helped with...

  18. 1 nurse to 30 patients!!! 3 attendants

    SleeepyRN replied to Sabr's topic in Canada

    Im in the same boat and a little scared. Its mixed with skilled care, long term and dementia! AND Ill be working AM's one day, maybe PM's the next day or night shift. Ive only worked at a nursing home...

  19. Questions for Jehovah's Witness

    SleeepyRN replied to hodgieRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are too funny GrnTea. I love to debate with you, and I love some of your posts which just give me a good laugh sometimes. I am always careful in formal writing to be grammatically correct. My...

  20. advice for orientation

    SleeepyRN replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sigh....Exactly. At least I'm not in it alone. I have an interview for a SNF tomorrow, and I'm thinking positively, hoping I'll get the job. And if I do, I need advice on how to make the most of...

  21. Nurses who can't find work.

    SleeepyRN replied to JesusKeepMe's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I hear you completely. I like the "whimsical" comment. lol There are thousands of us trying everything we can think of, and falling on our faces while the loans are needing to be paid back. It is sad...

  22. Time Management

    SleeepyRN replied to vintage_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Awesome feedback Lev. And OP...I see a caring, competent nurse in the making. :-) Hold your head high

  23. Cops and Nurses

    SleeepyRN replied to GundeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, sounds like

  24. Violent/combative residents?

    SleeepyRN replied to nursehaley91's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I absolutely agree. I recall a similar situation in which I simply called the doctor and he ordered Seroquel PRN. That did the trick nicely. I think you did the right think. You acted as an advocate...

  25. Lazy supervisor stories

    SleeepyRN replied to Runninonempty's topic in Geriatric, LTC