Emma123

Emma123

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  1. Aspirate Always?

    Emma123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've read a couple of different opinions on aspirating when giving IM injections. In school we were not taught to aspirate. (The only time we were taught to aspirate was when checking...

  2. Written up for this???

    Emma123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I was in the med room at work, talking with two other co-workers (also nurses) about the struggles we're having lately. The door was cracked. Our voices were low. We were simply venting....

  3. Written up for this???

    Emma123 replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the excellent advice here. I thought about documenting the comments/behaviors. I will from now on. To be truthful, the "management" isn't the problem. It's only one particular one. But...

  4. Written up for this???

    Emma123 replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    No. Just myself. They said it was "my voice" they heard. But all we were talking about is the way we've been picked apart lately. Especially when we've been picking up TONS of hours to help out. This...

  5. How do Unions save your nursing job?

    Emma123 posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I wanted to post this question under the thread which contained the objection form (taking an assignment and filling out a form, aka Safe Harbor), but did not want to hijack their thread. I want to...

  6. My God, these family members!!

    Emma123 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LMAO!!!

  7. My God, these family members!!

    Emma123 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel your pain, and here is what I did about it: I had a patient arguing with a family member at the nurse's station. I tried to put it out of my head, but I had a new admit and was confirming...

  8. ARRRRRGGGHHH...Our SANE program just closed today

    Emma123 replied to twinmommy+2's topic in Forensic

    I am so sorry to hear about this situation in your community. I'm an LPN wishing to become a SANE but don't know if I need to be an RN to qualify. I'd like to see one here in my community in Michigan....

  9. How do Unions save your nursing job?

    Emma123 replied to Emma123's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Thank you for the extremely useful information. I could probably find another job....but in all honesty, the facilities are run pretty much the same that are in my area. This is the worst...

  10. How do Unions save your nursing job?

    Emma123 replied to Emma123's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I can't even begin to thank you for the information you shared. I will definitely look into it and see who may be interested in this. When you say it comes down to a vote, I am assuming that a for...

  11. How do Unions save your nursing job?

    Emma123 replied to Emma123's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Thank you for your post. We think the same thing about the administrator. We just lost 5 people, including the ONLY full time physical therapist who was very good. So now my "rehab" unit is with fill...

  12. How do Unions save your nursing job?

    Emma123 replied to Emma123's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Thank you for your response. So....how do I get a union involved in my company? (Or is that not an option....please excuse me if that is an "uber" dumb

  13. Need Honest Opinion -- Would You Recommend Nursing?

    Emma123 replied to djc1981's topic in General Nursing

    You will only know what has been described above once you are a nurse. There is no way anyone could explain it; it is very personal to nurses. I would not want my own daughter to be a nurse; I've...

  14. Need Honest Opinion -- Would You Recommend Nursing?

    Emma123 replied to djc1981's topic in General Nursing

    1. I don't understand that, sorry? 2. No way in hell.

  15. what do you do about phone calls if you could come to work extra on your day off

    Emma123 replied to olli975's topic in General Nursing

    ROFLMAO

  16. Burned out!!!!!!!!

    Emma123 replied to emilee1978's topic in General Nursing

    ....wondering....am i the only one reading these responses and actually saying OUT LOUD....yes! Oh yes, that too!! (Thankful to not be alone. Insane and in good company, much

  17. Bonus Checks for Marketing...More Pain for Nurses!!

    Emma123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a LTC/Subacute Rehab Unit. Typically I'd have 19 patients or so. Now I have 28. One nurse. Manager is in meetings all day for the most part, so she can't help too often. I have to say: I...

  18. Bonus Checks for Marketing...More Pain for Nurses!!

    Emma123 replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't THAT the truth!!!! Regarding the (Go into marketing....lie real good)

  19. Bonus Checks for Marketing...More Pain for Nurses!!

    Emma123 replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't refuse to accept report. As for the timing of new admissions (I've already tried to inquire about timing), they tell me that we have to take them when the hospital discharges them to us. We...

  20. Overwhelmed on a Rehab Unit--Mgmt No Help

    Emma123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently working in a LTC facility in the Subacute/Rehab unit. I've been there 4 months. When I hired on, they said when the census hit 24, there would be 2 nurses on. Well, we're at 29. We have...

  21. Overwhelmed on a Rehab Unit--Mgmt No Help

    Emma123 replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to thank all of you who replied. What I don't want to do, unfortunately, is quit. I was hoping there was another solution. It appears as though my gut (and yours, too) suggests leaving the...

  22. Borrowing Narcs in LTC, ok?

    Emma123 replied to rogle34's topic in General Nursing

    Is that the patient's personal medication record (MAR)? Because putting another patient's name on the original pt's chart is a HIPAA violation. Just

  23. Trashy blonde again...Question...Is it ok to ask...

    Emma123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    a potential employer (post interview) WHY they didn't select you as a candidate? I was told that they went with "another candidate" yesterday. (Still sort of fishing the waters for a job closer to...

  24. Question for nurses with cancer

    Emma123 replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to say my thoughts and prayers are with you. You've gotten some great advice here, and we are all here for support too. Many hugs

  25. Know meds before you give them...how...

    Emma123 replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the reassurance and help. I guess I'd rather have a nurse or two roll their eyes at me than have a patient on the other end roll off the face of the earth because I made a mistake by...