Reigen

Reigen

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  1. Stop eating my food!

    Reigen replied to FloridaRN09's topic in General Nursing

    That happens quite often at my place of employment too. However the last time mine "disappeared" I just made a statement at a time when most were at the nursing station, "my lunch disappeared-- I was...

  2. Appropriate for NP to give gifts?

    Reigen replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is very appropriate for gifts. I have given small tote bags with a pair of nursing socks...well socks that had fun/funny symbols of nursing items on them, as well as foot treatment items....

  3. I'm a Nurse Manager!

    Reigen replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations!!!!!!!! I know that you will be firm fair and consistant, and that yourResidents and Staff will be blessed.

  4. TCU Nurse Manager Salary Question

    Reigen replied to GM2RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    According to indeed.com salary information the range for TCU Managers is 62k to79K a year for MI. Also the TCU Managers average about 3% more in MI than NationwideSalary Averages. So if you would have...

  5. Can I refuse to have a certain CNA work on my shift?

    Reigen posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have over the past three week a CNA who's work and eithics has been substandard, from stating yes this was done, shaking her finger in my face stating "don't go all charge nursey on me", to out...

  6. Can I refuse to have a certain CNA work on my shift?

    Reigen replied to Reigen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Me and my "BIG" mouth/ GUTS:hhmth: thank you. What burns me the most is the part where I "allowed" the insurbordination to continue, which resulted in me being placed on probabtion...my...

  7. Relocating

    Reigen replied to Putter's topic in General Nursing

  8. Can I refuse to have a certain CNA work on my shift?

    Reigen replied to Reigen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    UPDATE: Seems that my efforts to do the correct thing was "doubly" rewarded...the CNA was terminated, and I was placed on a 30 day probabtion "for allowing the insubordination" to continue, and if one...

  9. How do you deal ith mouthy rude CNAs?

    Reigen replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I am professionally responsible for how the CNAs care for the Patients, during my assigned shift. I show up for my scheduled shifts, not knowing what challenges I might encounter. My job requires me...

  10. Visitors and the FLU

    Reigen replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Interesting concept, at work we do have the if you have these symptoms (fever, cough etc.), for the sake of the Residents and Staff, please do not enter-- signage on all the doors. I would not want to...

  11. Customer Service: The Clinic Level

    Reigen replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Your story sounds very much like my encounter this past weekend. I however was very vocal, I complained to the physician, and was rewarded with I will tell my supervisors from said physician. That...

  12. Can I refuse to have a certain CNA work on my shift?

    Reigen replied to Reigen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wanted to thank everyone for the support written here. To answer the few questions that I read.... It's a small place total beds 33 with census of 20 right now. 3 CNAs and 1 Nurse for day shift, 2...

  13. My DON is a Gem!

    Reigen replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At the facillity I work at, once the current medication orders for the month, have been reviewed and signed by the attending physician, it would take a physician's order to change the medication...

  14. Need some encouraging words as new grad in LTC

    Reigen replied to luvmyguys's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can certainly understand your postion, in fact I will post what I wrote for a graduating class "speech" for them, and I hope these words encourage and inspire you as well : You made it! You survived...

  15. Dining Room Supervision Regulations

    Reigen replied to gerilyn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The facillity that I work in requires at least one person who is currently CPR certified in the dining room during meal times. This does not mean only a licensed nurse. I have never heard or seen a...

  16. I question this (VENT)

    Reigen posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Last Monday we had a company representative come to give an inservice on a wound vac. This "inservice" lasted over 4 hours, ending with myself (charge nurse for the day) the ADON and the company...

  17. DEA States that LTC Nurses Are No Longer Agents Of The Prescribers

    Reigen replied to chase4myheart's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WOW!!!!!!!!! I have trouble just getting a telephone call back from attending physicians on abnormal labs, or my favorite--- when a Resident called 911 and local law enforcement and told them they had...

  18. Are SNFs required to have RNs at all times?

    Reigen replied to nurseinpa's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Wading through the complete regs as posted was quite a project, so I looked and found in my own notes just those that pertain to the orignal poster's question: Description of Federal Requirements...

  19. Transition Shock

    Reigen replied to tmhusted's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Once you're out of school and the reality of your chosen profession hits you, it can be quite overwhelming, no matter how thorough your schooling was. So what can you do to survive (or better yet...

  20. Oooh I could strangle the MD and NP!

    Reigen replied to evilolive's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am so sorry this situation happened. Most long term care facilities during the "office" administration part (for the "face" sheet) list the mortuary of choice. Perhaps this issue should be addressed...

  21. Interview Question

    Reigen replied to noni06's topic in General Nursing

    Send a second "thank you letter" Example of one I sent after a 2 week wait: Thank you for interviewing me on (day of week / date. I enjoyed meeting you and also learned a great deal about how the...

  22. Travel contracts?!

    Reigen replied to TXGirl4nursing's topic in Travel

    these are some of the items i discuss and have placed into my contracts when i travel. hope this helps you! are the hours per week guaranteed? while you are on assignment and the census is real low...

  23. What are YOU expected to pay for???

    Reigen replied to nyteshade's topic in Travel

    I am with Rapid Temps out of Albuquerque, New Mexico and I am from Colorado, but took an assignment in New Mexico for the nicer warmer winter weather. I do not know if this is the normal for them as...

  24. Would this have happened to a boy?

    Reigen replied to everthesame's topic in General Nursing

    I had an ovarian cyst way back in 1976 the wait and see attitude that I was given -----well the cyst ruputred. A second opinion is a good thing to get. I would have done that (had I known about that...

  25. What are YOU expected to pay for???

    Reigen replied to nyteshade's topic in Travel

    I pay the pet deposit which my agency pays upfront and deducts over serval pay checks via pay roll deduction. Anything that is refunded will be paid back to me. My agency pays for rent utilities basic...