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  1. Relapse of ED while an RN..help!

    luvsltcrn replied to PediRNCD's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Unless I'm mistaken abandonment is only after you have accepted an assignment and leave without a replacement. If you are letting your employer know with appropriate notice it is their responsibility...

  2. Disrespectful patient

    luvsltcrn replied to hwknrs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a manager I would have a huge problem with any of my staff saying those things to a patient. I agree that nurses are not always treated appropriately by patients and families. I remind my nurses...

  3. male nurses

    luvsltcrn replied to bonta's topic in Men in Nursing

    Like unicorns!! Do unicorns have

  4. male nurses

    luvsltcrn replied to bonta's topic in Men in Nursing

    I love how we went from male nurses to turkey teats!! That is why I love

  5. Obese Nurses

    luvsltcrn replied to Goldentreasure's topic in Health, Stress Management

    And they only hire male nurses because they give better

  6. Day 2: 2016 Nurses Week Fill In The Blank Contest

    luvsltcrn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    The completely irrational unrealistic family member telling me everything that has gone wrong since admission and threatening to call every regulatory agency they can think

  7. Meaning of your username?

    luvsltcrn replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    Clarinet first chair. Are all nurses former band

  8. Don't go to co-workers' parties where drinking is occurring

    luvsltcrn replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I didn't either until now. Ewwww. I will not be attending any parties with alcohol and donkeys.

  9. Meaning of your username?

    luvsltcrn replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is pretty obvious. It's because I love LTC and am an

  10. "Your job is to make me happy"

    luvsltcrn replied to Nurse216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like when a patient is upset because you aren't available to get them a blanket because you are involved in a code down the hall. When you finally are able to get them the blanket they tell you it...

  11. Inappropriate or a over reaction?

    luvsltcrn replied to mustanglover's topic in General Students

    It is absolutely the nurses job to question doctors orders if it is for a patients safety. And unfortunately with the drug epidemic going on there are many patients that will lie to get pain...

  12. Don't go to co-workers' parties where drinking is occurring

    luvsltcrn replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love everyone after a few

  13. Don't go to co-workers' parties where drinking is occurring

    luvsltcrn replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Me too!!! I drink the fruity girly drinks and am a super happy drunk

  14. questions about suicide

    luvsltcrn replied to tothopic's topic in General Nursing

    Like PPs I don't know that you are obligated to report someone who is suicidal but I don't understand why you wouldn't. Especially if it is someone you know

  15. Don't go to co-workers' parties where drinking is occurring

    luvsltcrn replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Alcohol is like truth serum for me too!! Most everyone I work with already knows what I think about them so it's all good. I love 99% of them and the 1% that I don't would not be out with us...

  16. Question ladies...

    luvsltcrn replied to zacofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    I agree it is totally inappropriate but if it were me I would want to handle it myself. I would be really upset if my husband intervened on my

  17. Don't go to co-workers' parties where drinking is occurring

    luvsltcrn replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love going out with my coworkers. Luckily we are very good at separating work from fun so it hasn't been an

  18. Angry..

    luvsltcrn replied to JellyDonut's topic in Critical Care

    Not even sure what to say about your post. I'm not sure why you feel your degrees should give you special treatment unless you are applying for a position that requires the degrees that you hold. If...

  19. I think I screwed up..feels like quitting

    luvsltcrn replied to etl75's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you need more orientation. Talk to your supervisor and see if that is an option. If you don't know how to do something aren't there other nurses on the floor that you can ask? You...

  20. Recruiting new CNA's

    luvsltcrn replied to RN&mom's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We recruit from nursing schools. We are fortunate that we have several nursing schools close to our facility. The only negative side of hiring nursing students as STNAs is that when they graduate...

  21. 04/09 WILTW: Confused LOLs

    luvsltcrn replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    This week I learned that when I have things not going well in my personal life it is very difficult to put on a happy face at work. It also really lowers my patience and makes being professional way...

  22. BSN,RN Adminstration

    luvsltcrn replied to mkay25's topic in Nurse Management

    From my experience they are

  23. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    luvsltcrn replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    I second the trachs. I have a really hard time suctioning them without has having to run from the

  24. "Smart" students make bad nurses?

    luvsltcrn replied to joseyjo's topic in General Nursing

    I had straight A's in school and am much better at management than I was on the floor. I also enjoy the management/business side better which may be why I am better at

  25. How stressful is a career as a Nurse?

    luvsltcrn replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a very stressful career. I have only done LTC but I have friends who work in just about every specialty and we all feel stress pretty frequently. Can it be done if you have anxiety?...