Nola009

Nola009

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  1. Starting pay rates: Then & now

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are right. I will take it, bc it's a nice facility and I know and get along with a lot of people who work there. I was just, you know, wanting that 'dream job' right out of school.. lol, I (and my...

  2. anxiety depression and adhd have caused me to struggle to find my fit as a new nurse

    Nola009 replied to brad0428's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You must not be aware, but "Real medicine" in western society is now begining to accept and implement more natural, holistic methods into the management of many conditions. So, the same ol same old...

  3. Starting pay rates: Then & now

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, I'm a new grad, ADN-holding

  4. Starting pay rates: Then & now

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh wow, CapeCodMermaid!!! That $8 probably wouldn't buy lunch at the cafeteria now a days! I know this pay rate is low, even for a new grad. Its better than nothing, but I don't think it will pay the...

  5. When attending a traditional BSN program, are students told they're better than ADNs?

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

    In my area (northern middle US), metropolitan area hospitals want BSNs or at least RNs who are commited to pursuing their BSN within such and such a time frame from the date of hire. In the more...

  6. When attending a traditional BSN program, are students told they're better than ADNs?

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

  7. When attending a traditional BSN program, are students told they're better than ADNs?

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

    Im sure youre all intelligent, lovely people. Thanks for

  8. What area of nursing can you spend a lot of time talking/working with patients

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thanks everyone for the good ideas! Im gonna have to get out and search a little harder for some jobs like

  9. What area of nursing can you spend a lot of time talking/working with patients

    Nola009 posted a topic in General Nursing

    There was a discussion I was reading about customer service and what normal, reasonable people perceive to be good patient care. I like to talk with my patients, inform and educate about what I am...

  10. Issues w/staff

    Nola009 replied to momo_2013's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That was abuse and you must report it. Not to an ineffective DON, but to your state. No one should be treated that way....especially not those who are entrusted in our

  11. Putting "your license on the line" at a job... Please explain!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Oh, wow. "Hurry along" doesn't mean not doing my 3 checks of 5 rights to me, fyi. If you understood what I have been saying, it's that I am new at this facility, the DON and other long-employed nurses...

  12. Putting "your license on the line" at a job... Please explain!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, they are. But like I said, I am LATE. Like 3 hours late, maybe 3.5 for some of my patients and it's documented on our electronic charting system as such. I try my best to hurry things along, but...

  13. Putting "your license on the line" at a job... Please explain!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You guys crack me up. Guess I'll have to dust off the ol thesarus next time I

  14. Putting "your license on the line" at a job... Please explain!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Understood. The thing that's troubling me is that so many of my patients are incredibly THIRSTY when I give them their pills. We learned in nursing school that the feeling of thirst diminishes with...

  15. Putting "your license on the line" at a job... Please explain!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    @ Grntea- If you wanna run through my comments and questions with a fine-tooth comb,go for it. I usually appreciate constructive criticism, but Im not a big fan of pointless

  16. Would you give a 2nd signature for another nurse who claimed she dropped a narc &

    Nola009 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    ...couldn't find it?? The place where I work, you must walk outside between 5 "houses" to provide Skilled and Long Term Care. Each building houses 10 different patients/residents. So, the narc room is...

  17. Would you give a 2nd signature for another nurse who claimed she dropped a narc &

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    She was the only nurse there for her entire shift (3rd). Shes only been working at our facility about a week (they only orient nursesfor 3

  18. Putting "your license on the line" at a job... Please explain!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Lol, "Litany" might still work because the med pass is long, tedious, and there may/may not be prayer

  19. Putting "your license on the line" at a job... Please explain!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Lol, I have been late. Very late. I am late because I do my 3 checks of 5 rights and I want my patients to take their pills with fresh H2O. I encourage fluids all the time unless it's...

  20. anxiety depression and adhd have caused me to struggle to find my fit as a new nurse

    Nola009 replied to brad0428's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I answered your other post- The good news is that you are smart enough, the bad news is that you have some handicaps to manage. I'm a new RN too and can relate your struggles. You can msg me if you...

  21. anxiety depression and adhd have caused me to struggle to find my fit as a new nurse

    Nola009 replied to brad0428's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Wow. I feel for you. I have all of the same diagnoses and it puts such a damper on our processing time, short-term memory retention, and stamina. I too, would encourage you to speak with a counselor...

  22. Caring as Facade profession

    Nola009 replied to souleater11's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I've seen it in school and at work (I'm a new grad). I'd like to think it's due to 'burn out', but I'm not sure that it really

  23. I CAN'T HANDLE my patient load....

    Nola009 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    & I am serious. I have been told this can happen and that it gets better with time. I work SNF/LTC and don't take a break (or sit down at all) and finish q hrs. late every day. This is when I...

  24. When attending a traditional BSN program, are students told they're better than ADNs?

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

    Thank-you, cinlou. I don't agree with bashing anyone, either. The degrees we each hold are not an exact reflection of our intellect. There are good and bad of every type, I'm sure. We know that...

  25. Would you hold Metformin fot a BS level of 149

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Me-oh-my... Now some newly hired nurse whose been practicing longer than told me in report that she would have held scheduled Lantus for a BS of 152. Come on. It's a long acting and yeah, she...