Schmoo1022

Schmoo1022

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  1. Why is it a crime...

    Schmoo1022 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    Most days I LOVE my job! That is the truth. I enjoy taking care of the elderly. And they appreciate it! Those are the days I thinl. "I can't believe I am getting paid to do

  2. Why is it a crime...

    Schmoo1022 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it is a crime. I just think that if someone went into nursing for the money only...they would be in for a rude awakening. IT IS HARD WORK! Some days I feel like, " I can not believe I...

  3. Which came first, the $ or the ♥ ?

    Schmoo1022 replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    Perfectly put! I think lawyers make good money, but that career doesn't interest me in the least! It came down to a few career choices for me. All were healthcare or social service jobs, because that...

  4. Can you live a luxury lifestyle as a nurse?

    Schmoo1022 replied to trustabdy's topic in General Nursing

    I kid, I know some nurses that I THINK live a cushy life, but they do lots of OT and have no

  5. Can you live a luxury lifestyle as a nurse?

    Schmoo1022 replied to trustabdy's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, if you have a trust fund or are married to Bill

  6. Do you still use your old nursing school textbooks??

    Schmoo1022 replied to werkinit's topic in General Nursing

    Truthfully, I have kept about everyone of my books, and never use them. If I want to look something up...Internet. So they are mostly taking up

  7. What am I doing wrong?

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hi everyone, I have been trying to advance my career in LTC. I have been a shift supervisor for 7 years. All those years have been at the same facility. I was offered DON at this facility last year,...

  8. I really NEED to hear from nurses that like or love LTC.

    Schmoo1022 replied to malem's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love LTC! I love the fact that I build relationships with the resident and their families. Even helping someone pass with dignity and respect, makes me feel good. It is not trauma and I know some...

  9. how to assess chest pain

    Schmoo1022 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly...Assess and report to MD.... Have I thought at times that some of our Psych patients just wanted a trip to the hospital...sure, but it is still up to me to assess and report. Pain is what...

  10. New grad nursing home charge nurse.. help?!

    Schmoo1022 replied to Bairkr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi there, I started out as a new grad in a charge nurse/supervisor role. I was the sole nurse on 3-11 so it was considered a supervisor position. 1. Ask for as MUCH orientation as you can get. 2....

  11. What am I doing wrong?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    That makes sense...maybe I am being to

  12. New Grad RN as an RN supervisor?

    Schmoo1022 replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have noticed...and please don't take this the wrong way, but at my facility if you aren't asked to fill a position it's either because they don't want YOU for it or they don't want to replace you. I...

  13. Aftermath of STATE

    Schmoo1022 replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congrats on a very good survey! Our facility wanted everyone to become CNAs too...I haven't heard anything about it

  14. Should I just lie?

    Schmoo1022 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    Don't lie.. they will verify your licence and it states THE DATE you were licensed. Maybe you could do a refresher course and then try to find a new grad position that will take you

  15. Benefit Rant

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Ughhh...I am so sick of the crappy benefits that my facility has. In fact, most of the facilites in this area have crappy benefits. I work my tail off and I have nothing. Vacation and sick time is a...

  16. Benefit Rant

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Yes, I realize I posted in the wrong forum, but I am not sure how to move the post to the LTC

  17. Benefit Rant

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I just realized I posted this is the wrong forum. I wanted to post it the gerneral ltc forum. We get a week vacation per year. After three years we get two weeks. No birthday, no shift differential....

  18. The trauma I cant let go of

    Schmoo1022 replied to ER_JEN_RN's topic in Emergency

    Again, I have to hand it to you ER/PEDS/Paramedics. I am an emotional person by nature, and I don't know if I could cope with what you see and do. Thank God for what you do. I work LTC care, and sure...

  19. Resident in the hospital

    Schmoo1022 replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  20. Time to call a duck a duck?

    Schmoo1022 replied to eriksoln's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ok, I will start of saying I love being a nurse...(most of the time) and I am proud of my Associate Degree. I consider myself a professional, but I don't feel that we as nurses as treated as such. I...

  21. Nurse practitioner or psychologist?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Psychiatric

    Good Luck to you! She is still unsure. I will tell her to really look into both avenues. We see Psych NP in LTC and they barely say hello to the residents. They adjust the meds on nursing notes. She...

  22. Nurse practitioner or psychologist?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Psychiatric

    LOL...I am 37 and I need motivation and cash to get my Bachelors

  23. UTI questions

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ok this has always mystified me, mostly because it occurs with the same doctor. I get results back from a UA C&S. This is just an example..but something along the lines of "Negative nitrates,...

  24. UMass RN-BSN online updates please

    Schmoo1022 replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi..I know this is an old post..but I have a few questions if you wouldn't mind. Which campus did you go through? Looking at them all (on-line programs) Lowell, Boston and Darthmouth all seem to have...

  25. don't burn bridges!

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ok...So here is a lesson for everyone. Don't just "quit" a job. It WILL come back to haunt you! Here is my story. I have worked at the same place for a few years. I left to try another facility. I...