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  1. My Job Sucks.

    speedyG replied to speedyG's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    " time that all of you get together and demand the proper support from management and guidance in order to deliver a high caliber of patient care" Thanks for the prayers. I sure will just march to...

  2. My Job Sucks.

    speedyG posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love being a nurse. But boy am I starting to hate my place of employment... The cutbacks in Medicare and Medicaid has steadily made Mr Corporate unhappy. Not only are we expected to attend a...

  3. I hate my boss!

    speedyG replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    It should be mandatory that during a new hire MGR - orientation to include at first working with STNA on the floor..then orient with the nurse to do med pass..then go from there. The unit Mgr in our...

  4. Combining Med Passes

    speedyG replied to wearinwhite's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Either give it at 5 altogether; or at hs altogether. That's just the nature of the beast. Circling it means the resident did not received it and you certainly can't hold or not give it just...

  5. ltc rant: short staff- burnt out-fall downs

    speedyG posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dear state:Please educate me on how i'm suppose to do my job. How to medicate 28 residents ..do the admission..help the stna's ..prevent another hip fx.I just can't do it fast enough. I freaking...

  6. How soon to give PRN Clonidine after routine BP meds?

    speedyG replied to everybodyluvsanurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What's the parameter on the clonidine?Since her bp went down after the routine med i'd reassure the family you'd recheck the bp again later to monitor. I've had systolic higher than 200 only to drop a...

  7. HELP!!!!

    speedyG replied to mandaq4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Let this be a lesson.As a new stna be aware that there are underlying factors that can cause an elderly to behave this way. You are responsible to care for a population with a list of medical...

  8. Compassion Fatigue!!!!

    speedyG replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    When i have shifts like this i swear i sometimes think " come on let the world end already i'll be the first to say jesus here i

  9. How can I make Rocephin I'm hurt less???

    speedyG replied to nurse_tnb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Im rocephin hurts period. Some people will try to split the dose and give two shots. Either way- that sucker

  10. Staff/Patient Ratio - 30 Patients per Nurse

    speedyG replied to Colima's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Can't we report anonymously to the state? It seems like the only time the mgt scramble is when the state is there. State is not looking hard enough since this is ongoing.I really want to know where-...

  11. Anyone use voice recorder for admissions? etc..

    speedyG posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked 3-11 and getting frequent admissions (I have a total of 28 residents. 7 are Rehab). I was thinking of recording my voice as I read and find the info I need to transcribe. Sometimes I get...

  12. New Job as an Intake Nurse?

    speedyG replied to ChristinP's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good luck with the job. The hours sound great. Hopefully the pay is decent. We're always nervous about something what with the what if's. Enjoy time with the family. You'll do