SierraN

SierraN has 10 years experience.

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1. social security benefits for hospitalized residents

   SierraN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Can anyone tell me or give me a reliable source to find out what happens to a residents social security benefits once a person becomes long term care resident of a nursing home? We have a patient who...

2. What is your opinon of the nursing shortage?

   SierraN replied to SierraN's topic in General Nursing

   Just wondering why some of my friends are traveling all over the country to fill positions in states like California. Is it cheaper for the hospitals to pay the travel nurses? We do not use travel...

3. What is your opinon of the nursing shortage?

   SierraN replied to SierraN's topic in General Nursing

   I want to thank all those you replied to my question. I am sure that your input will spark some interesting discussions in

4. What is your opinon of the nursing shortage?

   SierraN replied to SierraN's topic in General Nursing

   Your replies are very interesting and I thank you for your input. I was surprised to read that some nurses believe there is no nursing shortage. Here is a reputable website that tells a different...

5. What is your opinon of the nursing shortage?

   SierraN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi! I've been a nurse for almost 10 years and I am currently pursuing a BSN. For a project I have to teach a class on the nursing shortage. I have looked through this site, but want your opinion on...

6. Where's my thank-you card?

   SierraN replied to SierraN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Well, it goes to show that most of us feel pretty much the same way - we do a good job and most days we love what we do. I mean it's not a popularity contest! Another nurse I worked with made the...

7. Where's my thank-you card?

   SierraN replied to SierraN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   wow - ok that's exactly what happened yesterday...it was running through my mind when I posted my origingal post! I agree 100% that we arent doing this for praise and I know that there is a lot of...

8. What doctors do that bugs you...

   SierraN replied to 33-weeker's topic in Ob/Gyn

   LOL - How

9. Where's my thank-you card?

   SierraN replied to SierraN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You're the bomb. I love your posts. I'd give you a high-five right this minute because you hit the nail on the head, told me what i needed to hear. (see how i'd give you a high five, well "nurse...

10. Where's my thank-you card?

    SierraN replied to SierraN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, I think you may be right. She's worked there longer than anyone and she is always saying things like.."I helped her with her 1st baby and blah-de-blah." Also, I'm not from the South...I'm...

11. Where's my thank-you card?

    SierraN replied to SierraN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't know what you

12. Where's my thank-you card?

    SierraN replied to SierraN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    yeah, she's been there a long time...I think she helped pour the cement when they were building the hospital. She is always calling everyone "baby" and she's always telling all her patient how...

13. Feeling sick and stupid

    SierraN replied to lannisz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I also think you need to speak to your manager. The day you described sounds like some sort of a nightmare. We all have days where we don't get to eat (as a matter, I might get a meal break once a...

14. Where's my thank-you card?

    SierraN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I feel a little silly writing this, but I want to hear from other nurses and maybe you can shed some light on this. Ok..I feel a little stupid but here goes...I work in a small hospital as a labor and...

15. Safe nurse to patient ratio? How do they do it at your hospital?

    SierraN replied to SierraN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    SueBee - it sounds like they run your unit the right way. It sounds like it's safe. I think my patients deserve the safest environment possible and a good experience. After all, your labor and...