montinurse

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  1. SO am I the only one who loves LTC?

    montinurse replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Count me in on loving it :) Some days are hard, but I do love my residents

  2. Love it, hate it...

    montinurse replied to montinurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ha! I loved your response

  3. "may we contact this employer?"

    montinurse posted a topic in Nursing Career

    What if I don't want my current employer to be contacted about an application I submitted (yet). What do employers think when you check the "no" button? Or do you always check yes? I don't think I...

  4. "may we contact this employer?"

    montinurse replied to montinurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I honestly hate that I have become so skeptical with a situation, but my experience has taught me otherwise! And my current supervisor has a way of being "politely negative" without even knowing...

  5. "may we contact this employer?"

    montinurse replied to montinurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Good point, I think I remember they do reference checks after the first interview. I don't feel they would have any reason to bad mouth me, but could always skew the truth in order to keep me employed...

  6. Any Insight Appreciated!

    montinurse replied to WonderingWannabe's topic in Nursing Career

    It sounds as if you've already made up your mind :) Nursing is extremely satisfying for me. I went to LPN school with a 2 1/2 yr old and 6 month old and a very supportive husband. Then back for my RN...

  7. lpn as ADON?

    montinurse replied to nd deb's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Are you saying that some ADON's actually work in a clinical way (working the floor, admission assessments, etc)

  8. lpn as ADON?

    montinurse replied to nd deb's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    What about LPN's as unit managers? I have a problem as an RN floating to other units, and having the LPN unit manager nagging me about doing certain

  9. RANT ON: I am so sick of the BS in LTC!

    montinurse replied to nursinger's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I see your point to an extent. But honestly, I see PT/OT/even ST as extra attention my residents can get. What about the little lady who is slowly declining, very slowly. Does she just lay there in...

  10. Is everything really the nurses fault?

    montinurse replied to jerrylundergard's topic in General Nursing

    This kind of behavior from the docs is what scared me right out of the hospital! I've learned to deal with everything being my fault, at work and at home.

  11. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

    montinurse replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Serving trays in the dining room first thing in the morning. And residents who NEVER use their manners. Sure enough to ruin my happy mood in a matter of

  12. The Family from Hell

    montinurse replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some days, just once, I want to scream at the irrational family member or bossy, demanding, ridiculous A&O resident that I am DOING THE BEST I CAN. Taking care of 30+ people isn't easy. Some...

  13. ADON responsibilities

    montinurse replied to springlover's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    IMHO, sounds like you're a little underpaid! Especially with all your experience :) Stand up for

  14. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

    montinurse replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The day nurse (M-F no weekends) who probably hasn't (and can't) worked a shift or the floor in how many years, sniffing around my unit finding stuff wrong-and pointing it out loudly! Rather than get...

  15. i hope i know when to hang up my stethoscope,

    montinurse replied to supernurse1230's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do have to give my "opinion" here. Glad supernurse got some things off her chest, BUT- one thing I've learned as a nurse is to NEVER EVER make assumptions. That goes for patients, young nurses, old...

  16. Defiant and Insubordinate

    montinurse replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sometimes "late" is the only way I can get everyone's meds! Good

  17. Feeling guilty, lazy, and incompetent...

    montinurse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I also ask the aide's if "so and so's" cream was put on, can I look at their bottom when you do it? They know where to find the creams, and I know which aides I need to ask to make sure they get it...

  18. Geriatric Nurse certification

    montinurse replied to montinurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Cool, the more I search online, the more I find. I don't think I have 1,000 hours, and it looks like it may take up to 4,000 clinical hours. I can wait. Are there other certifications I can do while I...

  19. Why do many nurses look down on LTC?

    montinurse replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1964nurse, I had to go back up to the top of your thread to make sure I hadn't wrote that post! You sound just like me. I find myself at times wanting to belittle the hospital nurses, but refrain. I...

  20. Transition from ER to LTC

    montinurse replied to obxdrmn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wonder how many nurses have done the transition? Two very different fields of nursing. I think I'm too scared to think of ER~very happy LTC RN

  21. Tired of being FAT and having low self esteem

    montinurse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Good suggestions here. Go back to the gym! I hate hate hate diets, and find that exercising motivates me to watch what I eat. I hate working so hard just to ruin it with a cheeseburger and fries. Good...

  22. Physical test for RN

    montinurse replied to kocheli's topic in General Nursing

    WOW-I cannot believe some of the workouts you all have been tested on! Situps! What does that have to do with nursing? Maybe it's just me, but I would probably complain!! I am all for working out and...

  23. What shift in ltc do you prefer?

    montinurse replied to Godsgirl20's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I prefer 7-3 because of my family. My husband works during the day, two kids in elementary school and one in daycare. I like to get off work when they're finishing school, get dinner started,...

  24. Going to hospitals in person-- yes or no?

    montinurse replied to RN1298's topic in General Nursing

    I also like the idea...Gives you a great idea of what you're looking for too, without the pressure of an interview. Good

  25. Physical test for RN

    montinurse replied to kocheli's topic in General Nursing

    They'll also check your reflexes, check for scoliosis, see if you can bed over, stretch your arms,