Schmoo1022

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  1. How Do You Manage Graveyard Shift & Family?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Dottie78's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, I just started nights in August. It takes some adjusting. Unlike the others that posted, I feel that all I do is sleep. I feel I spend less time with my kids and have no energy to do the...

  2. Pt with Chest Pain in a docs office

    Schmoo1022 replied to Nursonegreat's topic in General Nursing

    We give NTG to patients all the time in our nursing home. We do not have an EKG machine nor do we have the supplies in house to start an IV. We call the pharmacy to put one in on the rare occasion we...

  3. Need Help with an ON-line Stat course

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the reply! And I will look into that

  4. Need Help with an ON-line Stat course

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am trying to get my RN-BSN online. My ADN program did not require any math (just the placement test) I am awful at MATH. Does anyone know of an easy online stat course? Do I need to take an...

  5. Difficult Decision Re: Stagnant Job.

    Schmoo1022 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I understand exactly how you feel. I have been working in a nursing home since graduating w/an associate degree. I am also working toward a bachelor and hopefully become a NP. I know that even though...

  6. Seems like a dream....

    Schmoo1022 replied to Leahr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am relocating!! That sounds wonderful !! I love working in LTC, but the benefits leave much to be desired in my area. I hope it is as great as it

  7. Some ideas please?

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello, My facility is looking at Wound Care Prevention. Our concern is that things are not being caught on admission and preventive interventions are not being utilized until AFTER there is an issue....

  8. The things you never forget...

    Schmoo1022 replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Ohhh the tears are

  9. Some ideas please?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you CapeCod...That was along the lines of what I was looking for. We use the Braden Scale at our facility. We want to really push prevention. Good old fashion nursing care We will never have...

  10. Just disgusted

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't post much, but I always lurk...and now I need to vent The state has been in for 5 days investigating complaints (yes, more than one). I feel like a complete failure as a nurse. I knew my...

  11. Just disgusted

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi everyone, When I said they are coming back next week..I meant tomorrow..Monday. Not a week from now. Do I feel I give good care...yes. Do I think everyone gives good care...not always. I have...

  12. Just disgusted

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks everyone...I know many of you have been thru multiple surveys and know what I am going thru. Let me say I truly love my facility and I have great residents. I have to say, that we did all we...

  13. Just disgusted

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, I am not in the position to write policy. I am the charge nurse, but since I am only one of 2 full time nurses ( the others are per diem or part-time) I feel that if I had included more in my...

  14. Am I Crazy?

    Schmoo1022 replied to DorothyAnn0403's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that happened to you. It must be frustrating when you know and care about a resident and noone is listening to you. You sound like a great CNA by the way. I always listen to the CNA's and...

  15. Fall precautions

    Schmoo1022 replied to sonsonly's topic in Rehabilitation

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  16. Why is nursing considered a sexy career?

    Schmoo1022 replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

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  17. AM care?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's exactly the problem. The completes also need a hoyer lift to get up. So, another aid has to stop what she/he is doing to get the other resident up. We do have a few residents that get up on...

  18. AM care?

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello, We have a small facility, (33 beds) with 3 aids. Patient care isn't being finished until lunchtime. What can we do to make a.m. care go more smoothly? Any ideas or thoughts would be greatly...

  19. AM care?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow! Thanks for the replies! We have a really great group of CNA's and I am sick of the administrator telling them that everyone needs to be dressed and in the dining room by 11:30am. I try to help...

  20. baylor shifts?

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello, I have been offered a 7a-7p baylor shift position at my current job. I was wondering what types of questions I should ask. How much should the pay be? It would be, work 32 and get paid for 40....

  21. baylor shifts?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was really wondering about the pay. She wants to pay me $6.00 less an hour to do the baylor shift without benefits. So, I am making 26.00 and hour currently, to take the baylor she said my rate...

  22. baylor shifts?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Are you entitled to any weekends off

  23. baylor shifts?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Baylor shifts are when you agree to work every weekend ( usually 7a-7pm, or 7p-7am) Sat and Sunday and you get paid for an extra shift. Some people work 24 hours and get paid for 32 and some work 32...

  24. baylor shifts?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm sorry if I confused you. I have the option of doing Sat/Sun, two 12 hours shift and get paid for 32, or do two 12 hour shifts and a an 8 hour during the week and getting paid for

  25. baylor shifts?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for replying. I think my boss is trying to be slick and offer me less money than I make now "because I am getting an extra 8 hours pay" Also, I am not taking benefits. I do want to know if...