Schmoo1022

Schmoo1022

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  1. What do your benefits cost?

    Schmoo1022 replied to pennyg1's topic in General Nursing

    It is truly awful, and we are all healthy. This isn't just this one company that my husband works for, my company is the same amount of

  2. What do your benefits cost?

    Schmoo1022 replied to pennyg1's topic in General Nursing

    We checked a private plan as well and it was about the same. $150.00 a

  3. Modifying tasks when pregnant. My boss says "no".

    Schmoo1022 replied to RNnik07's topic in General Nursing

    Just a quick response. I don't think anyone is trying to be mean or tell her or anyone pregnant not worry about their unborn child. Many people here have worked while pregnant. I worked LTC while...

  4. What do your benefits cost?

    Schmoo1022 replied to pennyg1's topic in General Nursing

    $150.00 a week, just for family medical. It is really killing

  5. If it's such a horrible job, why not quit?

    Schmoo1022 replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    Because I DID quit and now four months later and about 60 applications..I haven't even gotten a call back!! NOW is not the time to Just

  6. Ever burned a bridge?

    Schmoo1022 replied to LuvMyGamecocks's topic in General Nursing

    I think every person has their limit. I think if it is something that is causing you so much stress or could put your license in jeopardy,I

  7. Ever burned a bridge?

    Schmoo1022 replied to LuvMyGamecocks's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have and like the above poster wrote, it's a bad idea. It has come back to bite me. Even though you may have good references, people

  8. Website Indeed for Nursing Jobs

    Schmoo1022 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I look there quite often too. I enjoy reading the forums, lots of

  9. Interesting blog Describes view from family's eyes

    Schmoo1022 replied to Whiskeytown's topic in General Nursing

    VirgoRN I wish EVERY patient and family could read this!! I work in LTC..some off the issues may be different, but it is all the same lol. I do not mind family support one bit..but when there are 8...

  10. Taking a break from Nursing

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone left nursing to do something else for a bit. I would love to take a break and try something else, but I am nervous about what I would say to a potential employer. Are...

  11. Taking a break from Nursing

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in General Nursing

    I have looked everywhere for a different type of nursing and have found nothing. Jobs are still very hard to come by in my area, which of course is not the best time to leave my job. But I am unhappy,...

  12. Taking a break from Nursing

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to do very limited PRN. I think that would help when I decided to return. Even if it ws just once or twice a month. I would also keep up on my license, cpr and ceu's. I worked way to hard...

  13. Taking a break from Nursing

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in General Nursing

    That is what I would think

  14. Interesting blog Describes view from family's eyes

    Schmoo1022 replied to Whiskeytown's topic in General Nursing

    I am right there with you...but I do understand that the little things mean everything to these familys because they have so little control over the

  15. Interesting blog Describes view from family's eyes

    Schmoo1022 replied to Whiskeytown's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say I feel the same way. I would not want to deal with this family. It is not about not caring, but he is one of many patients. I read way back to the beginning of the blog. I see some of...

  16. 6 weeks of vacation to start as an RN :D

    Schmoo1022 replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I think even four weeks vacation is awesome! I only get

  17. Typical 11-7 in LTC?

    Schmoo1022 replied to career#2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have started in LTC and stayed here. I do really love it..most of it anyway

  18. Dislikes

    Schmoo1022 replied to mindystl's topic in General Nursing

    Dislike: 1. Doctors that treat you awful or make you feel stupid 2. Difficult co-workers 3. Working holidays and weekends Love: 1. When a confused resident remembers you 2. Knowing you helped a family...

  19. Typical 11-7 in LTC?

    Schmoo1022 replied to career#2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi..When I did third shift it included two med passes. A very small one at midnight and then another at 6am. More meds and Accuchecks, but still very managable. I would get the labs orders and...

  20. Help with my goal please?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    You can do it! I know many nurses that dropped out of high school for all sorts of reasons. It won't be easy, but you can do it. (it isn't easy for anyone!) Like the above poster stated..you are...

  21. The narc drawer...I'm so upset.

    Schmoo1022 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have always done the same thing. One has the book and one has the meds. After getting burnt by this, I always read the book while I am checking the narcs too. Yes, some nurses get snarky about...

  22. Please don't expect CNAs to

    Schmoo1022 replied to Lendytaylor10's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you have to go through this. The sad thing is if something happened to you or the patient YOU would be screwed for not transferring properly. It is sad that everyone is short staffed,...

  23. I don't think I should return to nursing

    Schmoo1022 replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I completely understand your reservations. I worked in a joke of a nursing home for 6 years right out of nursing school. Now, I do not feel like a good enough nurse to go anywhere else. I feel I am...

  24. Taking work home

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

    I have come in on an off shift or the weekend if I needed peace and quiet to finish something up. It really helps when I am not there to do the

  25. DON position

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

    BoopetteRN You seem to have more than enough experience! I am still sorry that I did not give the DON position a