Forest2

Forest2

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  1. Ways to improve?

    Forest2 replied to mj71's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You need to provide them with proof that employee satisfaction directly correlates to resident/family satisfaction. Get stats, do your research, investigate pay, check out the competitors, prepare for...

  2. Should I try LTC?

    Forest2 replied to Yellownurse15's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC has huge turnover because of the working conditions. A friend of mine just shadowed at an LTC, I prepared her for what questions to ask. She said all the nurses there were young and everyone she...

  3. Should I try LTC?

    Forest2 replied to Yellownurse15's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, bless their

  4. Cleaning patients after bowel movements.

    Forest2 replied to Kidsrablast's topic in General Nursing

    I assess the degree of code brown, first degree, second degree or third degree. Always wear gloves and you may have to change gloves or wash hands with gloves on, depending on amount of spread. First...

  5. Cleaning patients after bowel movements.

    Forest2 replied to Kidsrablast's topic in General Nursing

    I wondered what that meant as well. Never heard the term

  6. What Advice Would You Give to Future Nurses?

    Forest2 replied to Maureen Bonatch MSN's topic in Nursing Career

    I would like to add that not all nurses go into the field thinking they will be Flo. Sometimes we do it because we need a job, we need to take care of ourselves and be independent, or for many other...

  7. When is it time to leave nursing?

    Forest2 replied to TheVikingLady's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I understand how you feel. If you could pinpoint what about it that makes you feel unhappy. Is it just general everything about it? surely there must be something about it you like. Do you like...

  8. Your most bonehead moment in nursing. Or 2. Or 3.

    Forest2 replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    This one is bad and I hate to admit that I did it, but this is anonymous right? Any who, I was trying to set up a PureWick which I had no experience with. OJT of course. So, when I went back to...

  9. Your most bonehead moment in nursing. Or 2. Or 3.

    Forest2 replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    That is toooooo

  10. Your most bonehead moment in nursing. Or 2. Or 3.

    Forest2 replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    My good friend; a nurse for several years, spiked a bag of blood through the side of the port and emptied the contents on herself, the bed and the floor. She said it looked like something criminal had...

  11. Your most bonehead moment in nursing. Or 2. Or 3.

    Forest2 replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    Like the Chinese doctor that would say to patients, UUUUUUUUeeeeeeeeeetttt several times in a row repeatedly. After some time I realized he was asking patients if they were eating and I would...

  12. Your most bonehead moment in nursing. Or 2. Or 3.

    Forest2 replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    Oh that is so cringe

  13. Your most bonehead moment in nursing. Or 2. Or 3.

    Forest2 replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the belly

  14. The Worst Interview of My Life! Ever!

    Forest2 replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    They had their chance I'd say. I would not have gone back either. I did wait for almost 30 min, was giving them 30 then they came at the last minute and apologized. Apparently a meeting ran over....

  15. The Worst Interview of My Life! Ever!

    Forest2 replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    Yea, it was bad and made me a nervous wreck. I still can't forget it even after a few years. What kind of people do

  16. License Revoked for Ethical Reason

    Forest2 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Contact the BON where you had your license and see what you need to do to get it reinstated. I assume that they don't just hold it for 5 years and give it back without some kind of documentation....

  17. License Revoked for Ethical Reason

    Forest2 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Yes, I would have accepted gifts if they were not my patient. Then on the other hand if they were not my patient then I may never have met them. It's best when they are under your care and they want...

  18. License Revoked for Ethical Reason

    Forest2 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I worked in home care for several years. Patients become very attached to their nurses and aides, some of those patients we saw for years, to the point where they ask you to stay and eat, give you...

  19. Useless Shift Report Information

    Forest2 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago when I was working night shift on a med/surg floor I was chastised by a nurse, who when I started report said, "you can at least wait for me to sit down", it happened that this nurse had...

  20. HIPAA and court orders and custody oh my!

    Forest2 replied to T-Bird78's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    JKL33 is

  21. I am looking for another NP job. How do I ask about the financial health of organizations?

    Forest2 replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It is a good idea to live frugally and have an emergency fund. I am a bit of a prepper and I prepare for economic problems, such as job loss. My pantry is always full and I can live on very little...

  22. Unhappy and stressed as NP- seeking advice.

    Forest2 replied to hm0225's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Actually in all the rural counties nearby there are multiple clinics and multiple providers. The population is also lower and geriatric care often involves the same chronic conditions repeatedly....

  23. The Worst Interview of My Life! Ever!

    Forest2 replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty ridiculous going back twice or three times and then to shadow and not get the job. Weeks of waiting. I would do a good interview with a comrade, find out what I need to know. Hire or not,...

  24. Exit interview survey, tell the truth, lie or ignore

    Forest2 replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    My unofficial guestimated tally give or take a few on this topic. 9- absolutely, yes take the survey and be honest but don't be too awfully honest, like don't hit them below the belt if you can help...

  25. Exit interview survey, tell the truth, lie or ignore

    Forest2 replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    Huh? I was there a few months, where did the 6 days come