Nola009

Nola009

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  1. Entitled Patients

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

    Our manager follows behind us, randomly checking up on the patients' satisfaction. If a patient seems unhappy, or confused about their plan of care, for whatever tiny reason, we will hear about it....

  2. She'll make a good nurse...

    Nola009 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever heard non-nursing personnel say that? I've heard or overheard it being said about various nurses or students on occasion. I haven't asked exactly what was meant by such a comment, but I...

  3. Would you quit over white uniforms?

    Nola009 replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

    If white uniforms were somehow connected with crappy management, nasty coworkers, and over all poor morale/working conditions, then

  4. I'm going out on a limb here...

    Nola009 replied to jnnkknnj13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the Saunders NCLEX review book and cd practice questions that came with

  5. Is a six week orientation too short?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. In real life, I spare people negative details, which are not excuses, but info I used when making my own decisions. With post #2, I was trying to answer ipink's

  6. Is a six week orientation too short?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Well, they give new grads 8 weeks. I got three days of orientation per ltc job I had. I quit one of those ltc jobs (it was based on the "small house concept" and I was the only nurse for three houses...

  7. Online lpn to rn, bsn

    Nola009 replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN to RN

    I don't know which online school my husband's coworker's wife attended, but she started as an LPN, put in a lot of time and money only to find out upon completing this lpn to rn program, she was...

  8. Online lpn to rn, bsn

    Nola009 replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN to RN

    How do you show competency with your "RN skills" such as IV med administration and

  9. Online lpn to rn, bsn

    Nola009 replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN to RN

    If the school isn't facilitating clinicals, it's not legit. I have heard of a few lpns getting suckered into non-accredited online lpn to rn programs. Please be

  10. charge nurse keeps making cna's put residents in danger

    Nola009 replied to Ninagrace44's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would take your concerns to the DON. Waking ltc residents up every hour just to give them a sip of water is just wrong. Does she not understand the need for

  11. NCLEX- how many attempts is too many?

    Nola009 replied to dinah77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Our nursing manager has hired two new ones that only passed on the fourth attempt. I have worked with one of them and overhead hear saying that she didn't study for any of those attempts, she just...

  12. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    Nola009 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Delete

  13. What's less busy than Med-Surg?

    Nola009 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have only worked as a nurse in LTC and Med Surg so far. LTC was busy to me as far as the long med pass. With the assessments, admissions, discharges, endless charting, etc, I am finding Med Surg to...

  14. What's your dress code at work?

    Nola009 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Are you "color-coded" like we are at my job or can any staff member wear whatever scrubs they want? At my job, we nurses must wear ceil blue while others, depending on their department, wear maroon,...

  15. how to get work with rn probational license

    Nola009 replied to donerick's topic in General Nursing

    Not to be cynical, but I think some desperate facilities with high turnover would be more apt and even eager (maybe they think you will stay longer, because where else will you go?) to take on a...

  16. How many of you actually enjoy your job?!

    Nola009 replied to kwerno00's topic in General Nursing

    Working as a nurse is much different than how it was as a student. You students have much more time to spend with the patients, and of course much less stress. My jobs as an RN have been okay, but...

  17. Will my scars from cutting be a problem?

    Nola009 replied to S.F Skylar's topic in General Nursing

    There's body make up, which has more longevity and opacity than face foundation. I think it's usually used to cover tattoos, but it should work with your case too. There's also laser treatment for...

  18. speeding ticket will i get hired?

    Nola009 replied to yajaira21's topic in General Nursing

    Probably. I have had a few and haven't had trouble getting a job once I made it to the interview

  19. getting unwanted advice from non-nursing staff

    Nola009 replied to onthemark's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Some of those PTs can be veeery pushy, I know. It might have something to do with the fact that most of em are 9-5ers whose main concern is getting out on time!!! They make me

  20. Only African American Nurse on Staff

    Nola009 replied to nette1022's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Tell the offensive nurse that she's offending you. Just be calm about

  21. Night shift is killing me

    Nola009 replied to AnRNsLife's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Trust your instincts. There are other jobs out

  22. Hello, I need your advice, please.

    Nola009 replied to lane A.'s topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to you for making it through so much...and continuing to strive for more. I think the best quick, useful training to obtain in your case would be a phlebotomy program. They can usually be...

  23. Have you started antidepressants since becoming a nurse?

    Nola009 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Heard there is a higher incidence of depression and anxiety amongst nurses (and doctors, lawyers, and others). Obviously the job is stressful. Since you've started working as a nurse, have you found...

  24. Transition for NA to RN

    Nola009 replied to kgg6's topic in General Nursing

    I went back to a facility that had employed me as a CNA years before. I found many of the same staff still working there. I maintained an air of humility, positivity, and appreciation. Not once have I...

  25. How to go from pt time regular, to PRN ??

    Nola009 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been working at a hospital part time, regular schedule for just over 3 months now. I am counting the 6 week, full time orientation period. So I'm just past my 90-day probationary period. In...