Nurse Molly

Nurse Molly has 17 years experience and specializes in LTC, Hospice.

Latest Activity

1. New LPN Grad starting in an Alzheimer's Unit

   Nurse Molly replied to kathylpn15's topic in Geriatric

   I work on a closed Alzheimer's unit on the night shift. I have worked the evening shift, so I know it can get a bit overwhelming, but you can do it. Many of us have made a little cheat sheet and it has a list of all the residents and how they take th...

2. CNA's not doing vitals & slow to answer lights?

   Nurse Molly replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Geriatric

   I have this same problem with CNA's at my job. They wait until the end of the shift to get vitals. They will input the information into the computer, but they don't think it's important to tell me! I guess they think it automatically appears someone ...

3. Shift change rant

   Nurse Molly posted a topic in General Nursing

   It never fails. Shift change is at 6am. No one wants my halls even though it's assigned. 6:15 comes and goes, no relief. Sometimes it's 6:30, time for me to clock out, and no relief. It's not because they arent there, it's because they are at the ...

4. Healthcare Facilities running out of medications + supplies

   Nurse Molly replied to calivianya's topic in Safety

   Our facility runs out of supplies all the time. Gloves , accucheck strips.

5. Are all nurses perpetually exhausted?

   Nurse Molly replied to yellow_crayon's topic in Stress 101

   Yes, exhausted working nights, dealing with coworkers who fight and bicker all shift, patients who are never satisfied. Sorry, just my opinion. I hope other posters are more positive.