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  1. How much orientation did you get as a new grad Lvn?

    eeffoc_emmig replied to mandaq4's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    3 days. With a nurse that took way too many and too long smoke breaks. I spent more time sitting and waiting for her to get back on the

  2. Day In The Life of an LPN/pay

    eeffoc_emmig replied to Hoping2BeANurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    17 is way more than most LTCs pay in my

  3. Yay first RN position accepted!!!

    eeffoc_emmig replied to RetrieverGirl's topic in Private Duty

    Congratulations!

  4. "Wasteful Nurses"

    eeffoc_emmig replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    Good to hear there are a few "normal" families out

  5. "Wasteful Nurses"

    eeffoc_emmig replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    I have to get up at least every 20 minutes or my legs go numb. I guess that helps keep me awake. Yeah...be clean for my child's sake but don't use the soap...makes no sense at

  6. "Wasteful Nurses"

    eeffoc_emmig replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    I always laugh (to myself) about families acting as if I must stay busy every minute. My patient is wonderful. Mom is somewhat nice... says she wants no drama from nurses yet she nit picks every...

  7. "Wasteful Nurses"

    eeffoc_emmig replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    Very true but all I can do is take them at their word at this point. I'm making calls to another agency I used to do PRN work for just in

  8. "Wasteful Nurses"

    eeffoc_emmig replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    I have spoke with the office. I was told that gloves is all they provide and to use them wisely. I'm guessing that means supplies are limited? I'll ask about insurance supplying the hand sanitizer. I...

  9. Transgender Nurses - experiences/opinions

    eeffoc_emmig replied to Kaley1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    People will find a reason to hate no matter which gender you are. Be true to yourself, be a good nurse and you will be able to hold your head high. The negative reactions you may receive say more...

  10. can you take a vacation?

    eeffoc_emmig replied to clearblue3's topic in Private Duty

    Not to sound uncaring, but when I want to take time off, I don't think about shifts being covered. That is the agency's job to deal with. Give proper notice to allow them time to either cover it or...

  11. LPN forced to work as CNA

    eeffoc_emmig replied to jg24's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked at an LTC facility that repeatedly tried to do that to the nurses. Some didn't mind...however I did since I was very pregnant so I refused and just went

  12. Can nurses have artifical nails?

    eeffoc_emmig replied to MissMiniPink's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There are supplements for that...gelatin, I

  13. Can nurses have artifical nails?

    eeffoc_emmig replied to MissMiniPink's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I loved having my nails done before I became a nurse. Once I really thought about the amount of bacteria they harbor...regardless of how well you wash your hands...I quickly decided that I could live...

  14. Top 10 Reasons We Get Fired: Sleeping on duty

    eeffoc_emmig replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Very happy to read that! You had me

  15. Some days are harder than others (vent)

    eeffoc_emmig replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty

    I tend to be quite blunt with parents when they act unreasonable. They either hate me for it or respect me...either way, the situation gets better for me. I'm not one to just bite my tongue and stew...

  16. C. Diff in the hallways!

    eeffoc_emmig replied to dubspot's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I guess the squeaky wheel gets the oil. Perhaps the family of the infected had issues. Dunno. Never understood the rationale behind

  17. C. Diff in the hallways!

    eeffoc_emmig replied to dubspot's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When I worked in LTC, I had a resident that was a lot like the OP's. He was confused and had c-diff. Our administrator would not allow us to keep him isolated because it upset his daughter to "see...

  18. Per Diem

    eeffoc_emmig replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty

    Can you speak to the agencies in my area? Please?

  19. Please explain why a nurse is needed...

    eeffoc_emmig posted a topic in Private Duty

    I just returned from orienting on a new case. It's a Medicaid paid case with 24 hour nursing care. Mom does not work, is a fully competent caregiver and there are no other children in the home. The...

  20. Please explain why a nurse is needed...

    eeffoc_emmig replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    That's horrible! It sounds as if the parent view him as nothing but a financial obligation rather than their

  21. Per Diem

    eeffoc_emmig replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty

    I think (d/t username) she is an

  22. Per Diem

    eeffoc_emmig replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty

    Some companies start everyone as PRN...then after your probation period you're full

  23. Reporting Neglect in Home Health

    eeffoc_emmig replied to Sherriblu's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    A child of that age is dangerous! To themselves! They're also incredibly smart. They can figure out door locks easily. Nothing is child proof. I don't care how tired a parent is... that child comes...

  24. Fat nurses

    eeffoc_emmig replied to questions1025's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm too sleep deprived to read all the responses...I'm sure you have received some good advice though. Here's my 2 cents... Weight has nothing to do with intelligence. Lack of self confidence does...

  25. The Value of AN

    eeffoc_emmig replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I like that you can mess up and say something dumb and the moderators are cool about it. AND...there is a wealth of knowledge available here. It may not be presented as sone would like it to be...all...