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  1. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    banditrn replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    ROFLMOBO!!:rotfl: :rotfl: Oh, how I wish I coulda been there for that

  2. Oldest pregnant patient you have seen?

    banditrn replied to Heloisea3's topic in General Nursing

    I am not generally an abortion advocate, but, I'm sorry, anyone who allowed a 10 yo baby to give birth ought to be shot!!:angryfire I certainly hope DHS got involved in that

  3. Ever had an ex-boyfriend, or someone you didn't like as a patient?

    banditrn replied to preciousbaby621's topic in General Nursing

    I was assigned my ex-DIL's, father's, long term girlfriend once. I didn't recognize the last name, but recognized her as soon as I walked into the room. We had a nice chat - I did NOT tell her I was...

  4. difficult co-workers

    banditrn replied to knockandhello's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have very little problem with the staff I work with - I consider us to be a team - we each just have different positions on that team. My problem is with the CNA's on the shift following - the day...

  5. Accused of being racist - how to handle?

    banditrn replied to Susan9608's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Kudos to you, my dear, for what you've overcome, and for not falling into the trap of self-pity!! I've also heard the statement many times 'You don't know what it's like!' How on earth can they look...

  6. Accused of being racist - how to handle?

    banditrn replied to Susan9608's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Irishgirl - I agree! There are idiots of all colors, sometimes the term 'racist' is used as a club. Before anyone jumps on me - my immediate family is 'multi-racial' - black, white, mexican - so I...

  7. No Respect for LTC nurses?

    banditrn replied to bshaw96's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Very, very true!! I worked in the hospital, in specialty areas like ICU and Ambulatory Surgery for over 16 years. When I first went to LTC it took me at least 3 months to really 'get it'. LTC is...

  8. confused

    banditrn replied to StormySkies71's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The lady I was talking about wasn't refusing her meds until the rehab 'nurse' decided to get involved. What I couldn't understand was why she was getting involved in the first place? Or why the nurse...

  9. confused

    banditrn replied to StormySkies71's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Daytonite - are there bullies everywhere? Geez! I've noticed a real problem with the rehab nurse at our facility. I think she she should stay within the bounds of what she is there for, but she is,...

  10. Slow Codes

    banditrn replied to karenna's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent!!

  11. Reality in the LTC

    banditrn replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have 42 residents, part of them skilled - the CNA's don't do vitals in this facility - they figure they have enough to do as it is, and I agree. Occasionally if all I need is temps, I'll send one...

  12. shootings and mental health

    banditrn replied to snowfreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh, someone that GETS it!! No, we'll never be able to stop the whackos from doing what they're going to do - but we CAN try to lessen the impact a bit - or even up the odds. No, I don't carry a gun...

  13. Unfair ADON

    banditrn replied to sorpy69's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Iowa, I'm an RN - our ADON is an LPN. I believe only the DON has to be an

  14. Can we feed the Family?

    banditrn replied to dcnballmom's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'm going to waffle on my earlier statement, and agree with you. It's easy for me at my point in life to say - just buy her meal, which is what I might have done. I'm older, don't have a lot of...

  15. Can we feed the Family?

    banditrn replied to dcnballmom's topic in General Nursing

    i believe that i agree with ruby. granted, feeding this one lady isn't going to break the facility - but when does it stop? also, what about the employees that want their lunches. if you annoy the...

  16. Gonna finally get smoking regulations in our LTC!!

    banditrn replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So, so true!!! Some nights I just have to look skyward, and shake my head! I'm going to be done with it all soon - and I told one of the young nurses the other morning that I'd been making a list of...

  17. What is it with the nurses in LTC?

    banditrn replied to lilypad2424's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You may not be a 'rocket scientist', but you sound like a smart cookie!! :) Don't lose your fight and drive - we need

  18. Gonna finally get smoking regulations in our LTC!!

    banditrn replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would bet that the son who threatened the other nurse with 'state' if she didn't take his mother out whenever she wanted, would object to running out there two and three times at night to take her...

  19. RN from h#ll

    banditrn replied to bshaw96's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you, Capecod - I was wondering the same thing

  20. RN from h#ll

    banditrn replied to bshaw96's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked with some great LPN's at the hospital - just remember, tho, it CAN go both ways! When I first left the hospital to go to LTC, there was one LPN that did everything she could to make life...

  21. shift ends at 7, but you leave at 9? Why?

    banditrn replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    Because I work nites in LTC, I can't start my meds or treatments until the last hour I'm there. Often they will take me a little over an hour to do. Frequently the nurse that follows me is late, and...

  22. "It shouldn't be that hard to be a nurse"

    banditrn replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I spent many years working in critical care - now I'm 'phasing out' in LTC, and will be through with nursing soon. The other night I was sitting with one of the CNA's who is taking her prereq's for...

  23. Mandatory Inservices only offered on my "OFF"days!

    banditrn replied to MsPiggy's topic in General Nursing

    Since when did it become acceptable for HR people to THREATEN employees!:angryfire What I dislike about the LTC where I work now is the fact that they have these 'mandatory' things at least once a...

  24. Phase 2 of 'Smoking in LTC'

    banditrn replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That has nothing to do with why I'm quitting - I'm getting out of nursing - retiring - heading for the

  25. Have you called off work for a sick pet before?

    banditrn replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't, but probably would - I like my dog better than most