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  1. Absurd Things That Managers Do

    milky replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    Did this nurse manager at least give verbal warnings prior to the write ups? Or maybe have a meeting or inservice on dress codes. This disciplinary action seems a little severe on such a petty...

  2. narcotic counting question

    milky replied to jaded32's topic in General Nursing

    I would simply explain to that nurse, I must count off narcs WITH you whether you like it or not IT IS THE LAW!! And if he didn't like then go take it up with the

  3. Surviving a state inspection survey

    milky replied to MDSlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I sometimes think state surveyors go to bed at night dreaming of new ways to terrorize LTC facilities. It makes me wonder.. have they ever worked the floor of a LTC facility??..To see what we nurses...

  4. needle stick

    milky replied to pedrn's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a weird one!! I got a needle stick BEFORE injecting the patient, otherwise known as a "clean" needle stick. But! Theres a twist! I had just drawn up 10units R insulin. Another nurse came...

  5. First impressions of LTC. How to give the best possible care?

    milky replied to estrogen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    estrogen, forgive me for sounding judgemental. As long as you are happy at the LTC you are at and you can go to sleep at night knowing you did the best you can do that is all that counts. I am...

  6. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    milky replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    emeraldjay anytime you wanna come to florida for a job we want you! I know its annoying the crap you have to deal with, but you have a good head on your shoulders and sound like a team player. And...

  7. a question about MRSA

    milky replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dinkymouse how is it possible to "allow" residents to share dentures???? Just remember instruct fellow nurses CNAs housekeeping etc to glove up and wash hands! Years ago we used to "isolate" such...

  8. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    milky replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    I Get Sick Of Being Asked Are You An Rn Or An Lpn ? I Am A Darned Good Nurse

  9. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    milky replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    amen!!!

  10. First impressions of LTC. How to give the best possible care?

    milky replied to estrogen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dear Estrogen, I would find another LTC to work at. "Ghetto" is certainly not acceptable. And sleeping on the job is out of the question, I can't believe the nurse who is orienting you would do such...

  11. Starting LTC Tonight! In need of some encouragement and tips.

    milky replied to estrogen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dear Estrogen. You will do just fine. And your med/surg experience should be welcomed and come in very handy. I've done LTC for since 1988 as CNA and LPN, in addition to working in med/surg and...

  12. Wedding rings that sit "high" up vs. gloves

    milky replied to fyrelight74's topic in General Nursing

    I caused a small skin tear on a patient once wearing mine. Felt so bad thought I was going to die!! So now I just wear a simple

  13. Doctors "firing" patients

    milky replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nurse in an LTC facility and yes, I have seen a doctor "fire" one of his patients. It is not that common but in some of the cases I have totally agreed with it. For example, we had a woman...