Nola009

Nola009

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  1. Walked in on a pt rolling a joint

    Nola009 replied to Anonymous666's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ohh man, all this ---and your STILL a nurse?! Wow, the bowel fetish. I don't think I could have carried that order out while a patient masturbated. THAT'S where I would draw the line because that...

  2. Finally got a job!

    Nola009 replied to msnorth's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, that's good. I thought about moving to FL, but heard the market was bad for new grads. You might have renewed my

  3. Finally got a job!

    Nola009 replied to msnorth's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!!! :) So, which state has brought you the latest bit of

  4. Speed Freaks and Serene Souls

    Nola009 replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    By nature, I'm calm. Actually, I've only been like this since adulthood. My childhood was full of mother standing over me, criticizing my every move and admonishing me for any and every mistake....

  5. How did you change?

    Nola009 replied to openyourmind's topic in General Nursing

    I thought I would work on a med surg unit, and I work in a LTC facility. It's a harsh reality that I've had to

  6. Walked in on a pt rolling a joint

    Nola009 replied to Anonymous666's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What people may/may not understand is that your feelings (or what somebody thinks you think), didn't enter into the fact that you gave good care. I took what you said to mean that 'hey, have any of...

  7. "No One Respects My Religious Beliefs"

    Nola009 replied to Mikey31079's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, I agree w/ klone. This person might be a new convert and unclear about some things. And my goodness. How many Christians would prefer to NOT work Sundays due to church and other worship?! The...

  8. Walked in on a pt rolling a joint

    Nola009 replied to Anonymous666's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you handled it

  9. Have you ever had the feeling your employer was looking for a reason to fire you

    Nola009 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ...I was just wondering. I got an eval done today, and one of my marks was the lowest it could be (a 1/5).... and this was because I didn't do half of an online portion of one inservice, and the...

  10. "No One Respects My Religious Beliefs"

    Nola009 replied to Mikey31079's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, you can combine prayers to accommodate the work schedule. If she personally can not, then she needs a different shift. If that won't help, then she should work outside of healthcare. I have...

  11. "No One Respects My Religious Beliefs"

    Nola009 replied to Mikey31079's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Actually, you can combine prayers. I say--do them when you're done with work for the

  12. Would taking office work hurt a new RNs chance at getting acute care experience

    Nola009 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my area, hospitals only hire RNs with at least a year of acute care experience. How one gets the acute care experience when every acute care facility requires one years acute care experience in...

  13. Your Favorite Part

    Nola009 replied to happyinmyheart's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I work in LTC and have so many sweet, cute, or cantankerous residents whom I enjoy caring for. However, much to my surprise, I most enjoy encouraging and mentoring the younger CNAs I work with. They...

  14. "No One Respects My Religious Beliefs"

    Nola009 replied to Mikey31079's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would tell her that Allah frowns upon patient abandonment. If she's praying at the hospital, chances are every surface is technically 'haram' --- contaminated w/ something, somehow. Even if it's...

  15. How long did it take for HR to contact you?

    Nola009 replied to damrcngrl95's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It can take a few

  16. Have you ever had the feeling your employer was looking for a reason to fire you

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

    I'm told no one (except maybe management?) at this facility has had a raise in 5 years. They say they can't afford it. The administrator even gets on people about turning lights off to save on energy...

  17. What crosses your mind when you see elaborate help wanted ads for RNs in news...

    Nola009 replied to hope3456's topic in General Nursing

    They're desperate and so am I. Where was this

  18. My friend is still looking for work

    Nola009 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I have to assume that your friend is independently wealthy. Either that, or insane in some

  19. This is horrible: the doctors and staff won't do anything

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks. This pt. ended up at the hospital for another reason and things have been sorted out for

  20. This is horrible: the doctors and staff won't do anything

    Nola009 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am new in this facility, less than one month in. I am also a new RN with lessI than 6 mos. Experience. So anyways, there is this patient who fell and hurt her arm at our ltc. 2 wks have gone by and...

  21. "It's Not That Special --

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

    Right. I would respond (or not), then brush it off and keep moving... People CAN give support and helpful advice on here, but that doesn't mean they HAVE to. So, it doesn't mean I'm counting on it....

  22. "It's Not That Special --

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

    I'm sort of a newbie. I first came here for support and advice from those of you who have 'been there done that'. Some of the first questions and postings offended more than I had intended or...

  23. Cranky Old Man - What Do You See Nurses?

    Nola009 replied to Brian's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That poem helps me remember that (among other things) no matter our age, or how our lives have gone, when it comes down to it, we are all somebody's

  24. Quit my first nursing home after 1 day!

    Nola009 replied to Trixyp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good lawd. Just reading about your terrible night has me nauseous with anxiety. No, they're not all that bad. I mean, I'm sure yours isn't the only one like that, but I hope that's not a common...

  25. LPN Undercutting...

    Nola009 replied to CVG.insanity's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not to burst your bubble, but RN pay has taken a huge hit too. $18/ hr. is average for a RN in my area now, whereas pay used to average in the