SinikRN101

SinikRN101

Lvn to RN, new grad med/surg

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  1. Why did she pick on me?

    SinikRN101 replied to Dean7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The same thing happened to me, I was brand new in a nursing home, at night, by myself. I called the doc to report 200/100.. the doc actually said, "you think that's high?" I said yes I certainly...

  2. Love my fellow nurses!

    SinikRN101 replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    Well that was dumb, they just pointed themselves out to be a liar. Not only do they smoke which will get to the child one way or another, it would not be a good situation. Kudos to the nurse who...

  3. Not affectionate enough???

    SinikRN101 replied to Tired_Mommy's topic in Private Duty

    I personally have a problem with this also. I have heard of and see other nurses do so, I just personally think that it is unprofessional and yes, an unnecessary way to spread germs. Most of my...

  4. When you don't agree...

    SinikRN101 replied to PixieRN24's topic in Private Duty

    If you don't have an order you can't do it. If what the mom wants is against physician's orders, then the mom can do it herself, or the order can be changed if it is

  5. Too many calls at home from boss

    SinikRN101 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    The company I work for is very sympathetic to phone calls. They try to work everything out through email (paper-trail) and avoid calling unless it's important. If I don't answer, they leave one...

  6. Working in LTC

    SinikRN101 replied to jl2013's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah that's pretty typical. But luckily for me, I was an LVN and had an RN supervisor to help cover emergencies. The RN supervisor usually worked the other station because it had a rehab side

  7. Lvn not IV certified in CA

    SinikRN101 replied to lvn1972's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm an LVN in CA, even if you are IV certified (which your not) you are not allowed to give any IV medications including antibiotics. Only fluids and nutrients are allowed to be administered by the...

  8. Is this nurse in the wrong?

    SinikRN101 replied to Novo's topic in Psychiatric

    I wouldn't wait too long to speak with either the nurse or a supervisor, I think the sooner addressed the better. I agree that she was in the wrong with the above people who posted I just wanted to...

  9. People calling out for the holidays

    SinikRN101 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I don't understand why patients and admin don't think nurses aren't people too? Like we can't get sick. This year, on Valentine's Day I was scheduled to work. My hubby and I don't even try to do...

  10. New nurse!! Please help!!

    SinikRN101 replied to horsewildfire's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Try 50+ patients on NOC shift with 3 CNA's and your RN on another floor. And no they don't all

  11. auditing call lights?

    SinikRN101 replied to picurn10's topic in General Nursing

    You would think the money would be better spent on additional staff Ie: more techs that could actually answer call lights rather than add in the hospital arrest (RN tracker). If they choose to hire...

  12. Be nice to new nurses!

    SinikRN101 replied to historylovinglpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The same thing happened to me! However I am still in my nice "cushy" job. I'm not sure how long it will last, but while I am here, I am going back to school for my RN. There were days that I left so...

  13. Is it worth taking a pay cut for experience?

    SinikRN101 replied to Catch22Personified's topic in Nursing Career

    You're supposed to ask what the pay is when they offer you the position. Although it not much said anymore, but you are not automatically hired if they call you back they are supposed to first offer...

  14. For those working OR who have worked in LTC

    SinikRN101 replied to Epona's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Been there, done that! You have two options.. Stay or

  15. Should I give nursing another try?

    SinikRN101 replied to almostmadeit's topic in Nursing Career

    I am sorry your parents are not the most supportive, I can empathize. I lived with my parents though-out nursing school and I had my daughter with me, they practically counted the minutes. But if...

  16. I love you boss ... BUT!!...

    SinikRN101 replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    On our station or unit, we started controlling the OT (mandate) to where we already knew who would cover our shift before we would even call in. If someone was short of hours, we would figure out who...

  17. My boyfriend's ex is a drug seeker/substance abuser/narcotic pill popper

    SinikRN101 replied to Queenofhearts_'s topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Without giving any legal advise, my friendly advise would be to start doing some research. First before you attempt to report her, look up heresay and slander. You should have solid evidence of...

  18. Do you have to always call for abnormal labs?

    SinikRN101 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep, you did the right thing. I called a doc once around midnight on a bp around 200/100 in ltc. The doc. said, "And you think that's high?" I said, "yep". He gave the clonidine order. About a week...

  19. Favoritism in nursing?

    SinikRN101 replied to kellycinalli's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have seen this too, at my previous job. Not only for people who are related (I second that *yikes*) but just for managers that play "favorites". They are usually the laziest, most unprofessional...

  20. Why are some aides so disrespectful?

    SinikRN101 replied to onthemark's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a severe problem with this at a LTC facility. I began by asking the DSD for advice, which was usually followed up by a written incidence of what happened leading to the aide being fired. This...

  21. Nursing and sexual abuse history

    SinikRN101 replied to leekaye's topic in General Nursing

    Just to echo some of the posts already, my experience has been those who can be threatening can do it themselves. Your job will be to set up the bed bath, wash cloth and provide privacy. Those who...

  22. Homecare Nurses

    SinikRN101 replied to nursemartin00's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have a light and have a hard time staying awake. But yeah how are you supposed to do your job and chart? (although my supervisors told me to bring a flashlight) Most of the time I'm with my main...

  23. Patient with the bowel problem...

    SinikRN101 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Laughing so hard at this thread right

  24. 9th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    SinikRN101 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Um.. Now probably isn't the best time to ask for

  25. 2 job opportunities, help!!

    SinikRN101 replied to baseballerswife's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would definitely take the hospital option.. but that's just me, I can't speak for you in your situation. Hospital Experience as an LVN opens up a lot of