rachel100639 replied to Dsullivan13's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Typical in long term care. It's not you. You're perfectly normal. It's the extremely dysfunctional system. For instance, you're expected to: move at a ridiculous pace like a chicken with its head cut...
Yep, I've done it. I would never work in a traditional nursing home again. I'd rather starve on the street. In fact, one would be hard-pressed to find a bedside nursing job where you're not treated...
rachel100639 replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing
Posts like this never cease to surprise me. The person who posted this and the others who responded seem completely unaware that the question should not be what snacks to carry around for 12 hours in...
rachel100639 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing
Nobody pays any attention to nurses day - least of all the facilities/places nurses work. When was the last time anyone received a bonus - or anything for that matter that made any difference to
Well, the majority of the public do believe that nurses are concierges, babysitters, nanny's, house cleaners, etc. And unfortunately, many times they do agree to take on these
I don't think your email makes any sense. What do you mean, "no naming of anything and no documentation?" She says to name the behavior and document it. She doesn't say NOT to do those two things. The...
rachel100639 replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing
I don't mean to be condescending in any way what-so-ever. I take it you have not been a nurse very long? Almost ALL nursing jobs are like this! This is why I decided I'd only do nursing again if I am...