Married with 3 children. Waited until my youngest was in high school before I went to nursing school. Graduated in 2000. Worked for one LTC facility for over 4 years. Looking for a change..
littleplaynurse replied to debbiemig's topic in Geriatric, LTC
You are right on target with your post. It is not possible to medicate that many pts. SAFELY, and do all the other things we are supposed to take care of. This is the very reason I left LTC; I...
littleplaynurse replied to debbiemig's topic in Geriatric, LTC
P.S. I must have left you scratching your head with the "Wal mart" line. I read your other posts and took a peek at your profile......just thought I'd clear that
littleplaynurse replied to debbiemig's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Hello rebel_red! Even though it's been awhile since I last posted on this subject - the positive feedback still amazes me! Your response to my post made me laugh out loud. What a great sense of...
littleplaynurse replied to needs help's topic in General Nursing
Just read your reply to "Needs Help" and I admire your ability to live your life despite the adversities. We can all learn a valuable lesson from what you wrote. It's not that I'm insensitive to the...
Thanks so much for the well wishes. I met with 3 of the nurses today for intros and brainstorming, etc. and I am really looking forward to learning all I can. Now I'm going to pick everyone's...
Hi. You replied to one of my posts about a month ago when I decided to leave LTC and was so discouraged (and I appreciated your support). I checked out this forum today because I have just accepted...
littleplaynurse replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Psychiatric
Thanks so much for the input on Lexapro. The side effects seem do-able. I believe this is another SSRI(?) such as Prozac.....Have to wonder if I may still be able to take another antidepressant in...
littleplaynurse replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC
You just described my last two jobs. You should read all the posts on this subject, because if you don't, you'll end up feeling "maybe it's just me". That's how I almost ended up until I realized...
littleplaynurse replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Psychiatric
I'm afraid I agree with you Pete. I trust my neurologist more than the psychiatrist........ It seems that all antidepressants carry some side effects (to include lowering the seizure threshhold) -...
littleplaynurse replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Psychiatric
I feel compelled to jump in here after reading all these posts. Like many of you, I too struggle with depression/anxiety. I've tried to "go it alone" and not take anything, but I always end up in a...
littleplaynurse replied to Rnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Reading all these posts once again validates the "we aren't alone" theory. It's widespread, it's criminal, it's legalized abuse. The almighty dollar wins out once again. It's discouraging and...
littleplaynurse replied to littleplaynurse's topic in Correctional
Thanks - as you can see I haven't mastered this site yet - I realize I probably should have posted a "new thread" instead of replying to someone else's.......I am anxious to see if anyone replies...
Hi everyone - I'm leaving LTC after 4+ years and I have an interview with a corrections facility on Monday. I have never done this type of nursing before and I would appreciate any feedback on this...
I'm fairly new to this site and probably should have started a "new" thread - but I might as well as jump in right here. I am leaving LTC after 4+ years and have applied for a position in a...