Nola009

Nola009

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  1. Purposeless Ranting just to make myself feel better for a second.

    Nola009 replied to CourtneyRN2014's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so when did you graduate? If it helps, you're not

  2. Yearly Bonus Ripped Off?

    Nola009 replied to cd365c's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, but at least you get

  3. I cringe at the thought of work

    Nola009 replied to ALHRN11's topic in General Nursing

    True, but s/he can instruct LPN or CNA students in the classroom. Just an

  4. What looks better on a resume?

    Nola009 replied to norm758's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I advise you to take what you can get in this current job market. That will look better than no job experience because you were waiting on the one that never came through. What looks better really...

  5. Rant about ungrateful, demanding patients

    Nola009 replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ohhhh no,no, no. Absolutely not. I'm usually kind and warm ( with boundaries, of course), but you wanna see cold, direct, style professionalism? I can do that

  6. Combative/Violent Confused Patients

    Nola009 replied to missmiamoore's topic in Medical-Surgical

    What you went through at work does sound pretty terrible! I'm not trying to sound rude, but mocking elk park isn't helping anything. If you got time off, rather than boasting of your ability to 'stand...

  7. The imposition of chemical restraints...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for your comment. If you could post a link supporting your claims, I'd appreciate that. As other posters have mentioned, there should be a prescription stating to give this on a regular bid...

  8. Male modesty double standard

    Nola009 replied to caregiver111's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, that does seem wrong

  9. Patients dying

    Nola009 replied to nesje30's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Paul1971, I haven't seen or heard of that yet but I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for your loss. Talking about it in an environment that feels safe might help you work through some of the grief /...

  10. Hey so young nurses, are we really making "that much"?

    Nola009 replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    $18/hr. Let's say I had a rude

  11. If you could go back and choose....

    Nola009 replied to Ndnrnbsn's topic in General Nursing

    George Costanza? Ha. I guess you could kind of say that a tidal wave lifted me and tossed me into

  12. Do you have (or are you) a bully queen of the ICU?

    Nola009 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I haven't noticed the same thing, but if that's your experience, based on your limited interactions then whatever. I'll admit that I have heard of certain specialties drawing in certain "types". Have...

  13. Contact

    Nola009 replied to Parannor's topic in Addictions

    Why would you do that? I'm sorry, but it sounds very

  14. Detox nursing is sucking the life out of me

    Nola009 replied to number41's topic in Addictions

    I can definitely see how detox nursing could/would lead to burn out in a hurry. Almost anything would be better than having a soul crushing job. LTC is probably a bit lighter, happier, and less...

  15. The imposition of chemical restraints...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And I knew their unwritten policy was wrong, I just wanted to know if anybody outside of the facility I work at has heard of such a practice. This is my second job in

  16. The imposition of chemical restraints...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I understood what you were saying. I actually spoke with my facility's DON about the pressure I/we was/were getting from third shift and even the MDS nurse about the PRN meds and she did clarify for...

  17. The imposition of chemical restraints...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wouldn't concern myself with what another nurse posted on my thread. I had a question regarding a scenario with which I wanted a professional opinion on. I most certainly will not seek the advice of...

  18. The imposition of chemical restraints...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Because my question involved OVER use of pain medications and the implications of that. Under medicating doesn't apply in this scenario.

  19. The imposition of chemical restraints...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just so you know, over medicating patients has drawbacks as well. If you see my OP, I was trying to get seasoned nursing professionals opinions on what may well be perceived as the use of "chemical...

  20. Ever work with people who talk about church all the time?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you said what I was trying

  21. Ever work with people who talk about church all the time?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, I understand the difference and I agree with you. Bad or even just shallow people seem to use religion as a tool to manipulate and abuse. Not saying the religions themselves are terrible, but how...

  22. Ever work with people who talk about church all the time?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think this discussion has helped me see that people who use religion as an excuse to behave in a haughty, rude way really irritate me. Also, those who say things like "I go to CHURCH" and think that...

  23. Other shifts telling us which PRNs to give...

    Nola009 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So I work 2nd shift at a LTC facility, and the nurses on 3rds supposedly want us to give certain people PRN medications on a nightly basis, irregardless of what MY/OUR assessment findings are. So...

  24. Ever work with people who talk about church all the time?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is true that the 'I'm so great', 'I'm so smart' people get on my nerves. I try to be tolerant of all those around me. To appreciate whatever attributes they have. It just bothers me when that is...

  25. The imposition of chemical restraints...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think it's weird too. It's especially annoying when I get guff for not giving a prn on one of these residents that they write the "notes" to us about when they did NOT exhibit signs of...