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  1. Signing out AMA

    banditrn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    capecod - why did she leave in the first place? Do you think she'll do it againn? You might point out to your admin. that no matter how well you advised her, it's not going to look too good if this...

  2. What is the silliest complaint someone has ever made aboutyou?

    banditrn replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nope!! As the DON, I'd have had the nurse that chose to make such a deal out of into my office, apologizing to you! I have observed SO much of this garbage over the years - nurses trying to make...

  3. Why dont we get respect as LTC nurses?

    banditrn replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Mama - I've seen this same scenario from other groups that had nothing to do with nursing - and a lot of them will dump the purse snatcher. Now, if 'I' were the granny, I might be the only person...

  4. would you finish work from previoius shift?

    banditrn replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :rotfl: :rotfl: Lordy, I hope I'm never thought of as a pidgeon!! Of course, I've come to realize that in LTC, working nights, no one thinks you do anything, anyhow. And I realize that, for the most...

  5. nurses getting consents signed?

    banditrn replied to ncriverrat's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds right to

  6. What is the silliest complaint someone has ever made aboutyou?

    banditrn replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sometimes I make impromtu remarks like that - one day I told another nurse that she had a smile that 'lit up the room' - she did, she had a lovely smile and all I wanted to do was compliment her on...

  7. Demanding pt provides nasal sample on labeled card

    banditrn replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I think I'm taking care of that LOL in our LTCF right now! What makes people so 'involved' with their

  8. LTC Nurses I need some advice Please

    banditrn replied to crb613's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I found this site to be of great help. When I first found it, the place that I was working at had a lot of 'dings' - which didn't surprise me. So I compared it to the place I currently work at which...

  9. Patient modesty concerns pertaining to surgery

    banditrn replied to creinkent's topic in Operating Room

    Marie - you should be cloned!!:kiss Wish all surgical nurses were as thoughtful as you! For three of my last four surgeries, I was awake, at my insistence - two were on my left foot, and I had a...

  10. co-worker stealing narcotics

    banditrn replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    I learned at the last LTC that you also have to watch HOW you count narcs. When I was coming on, I would count the cassettes, and the other nurse would have the book - one morning the count was off,...

  11. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    banditrn replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Gompers!! Good luck to ya! I'm just SO happy it's you and not me. Mine are all

  12. nursing assistants

    banditrn replied to ejsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Falon - I've actually heard other aides saying the same thing as you - the lousy aides make it twice as hard for the rest of you. I worked it all out in the first LTC I worked at, so that I knew what...

  13. What have they done for you lately?

    banditrn replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    At the new LTC that I just started at the nurse that is orienting me brought in donuts, chips, dip, etc. on my last nite of orientation - all the stuff I love - and avoid like

  14. Gloves Necessary For SQ Injections?

    banditrn replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Patient Medications

    If I see someone coming towards me to draw blood or give an injection, etc., and they aren't wearing gloves, I stop them. Besides wearing gloves for any injection, needlestick, IV, etc., our school...

  15. nursing assistants

    banditrn replied to ejsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have you talked to your DON to find out what the expectations are? Is the nurse supposed to be in charge? These are just a couple of questions you need answered. At the last LTC I worked I worked a...

  16. "air fresheners" at work

    banditrn replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, do I sympathize with you - that stuff makes me sick, too. Along with strong scented lotions, perfumes, etc. Some of the scented cleaners also do me in, too!! First I get a head ache, then I get...

  17. narcotic count issue

    banditrn replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I will only sign for what is actually there at the time of the

  18. Duties other than nursing?

    banditrn replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Dusktildawn - we must have worked at the same place!! :) Our supervisor told us to clean the break room, which I never used. It would be full of half empty glasses, coffee cups and dishes. I told...

  19. when are you no longer considered a new grad?

    banditrn replied to colleennurse's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a 'new-grad' at nite on a med-surg floor, I worked with a nurse who had been there for 3 1/2 years, and she just seemed to know everything!:) I remember thinking that when I was there as...

  20. dreams

    banditrn replied to LargoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, it's been a career long thing with me! Altho I only worked med-surg the first two years at the hospital, my dream was always that I was working day shift on med-surg, it's an hour before my shift...

  21. Get THIS!

    banditrn replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others that the CNA should have gone to the report room first. And I agree with Daytonite and others about the smoking thing. Our local hospital just announced that as of next April,...

  22. Not nursing related

    banditrn replied to banditrn's topic in Correctional

    Assume that I know the sheriff and the bunch of them better than you do - but, I give up!! Just forget I even brought it

  23. Not nursing related

    banditrn replied to banditrn's topic in Correctional

    Yes he did - it's not allowed!! And as with some others - I'm asking a general question about conditions in general! My son is done with his time - but what about others? Do you think every...

  24. Not nursing related

    banditrn replied to banditrn's topic in Correctional

    He's been off the booze for almost 2 years! No, I no longer need to 'deal' with it - it's been dealt with - why do people insist on advising that, when that isn't what I asked in the first place. And...

  25. What are you ??

    banditrn replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    :roll :roll my grandkids think i'm a 'money tree'. i'm an rn - and i'm becoming a little paranoid about it. just started working at a new ltcf - and when i introduce myself to anyone new there,...