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  1. Another "OMG i can't believe you did that!" family member story

    banditrn replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say that I agree with you. While it wasn't the family members right to turn off the phone, I don't believe that people come to the hospital for socialization. I also cannot imagine...

  2. Who knew that a med tech = MD

    banditrn replied to nursesaideBen's topic in General Nursing

    Geez - I wish someone would tell me that 'I' didn't have to deal with BM!!:rotfl: If I had a nickle for every BM that I've wiped up over the years.........well, you know the rest!! And never, ever...

  3. lost my license, my self-esteem, confidence and respect all in one shift

    banditrn replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    I'm new to LTC - but I can tell you that if I were left in that situation, and neither the ADN or administrator was responsive, I would be giving my notice the next day. It sounds to me like you did...

  4. Electronic med administration in Ia

    banditrn replied to RN5000's topic in General Nursing

    The W. Burlington hospital has computer charting - from what I've heard it's a lousy system. Most of their units have Pyxis, which is

  5. Iowa Hospitals!

    banditrn replied to purple_rose_3's topic in General Nursing

    Purple rose - I got my ADN from there!! Iowa City would be a good place to work - steer clear of the hospital in WB right now - they'll eat you

  6. LTC ...I have a question

    banditrn replied to Annor's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't the newer briefs have a strip in the peri-area that shows whether they're wet or not? If I were you, I'd mark the briefs when you first go in with the time, then if they stay on for a period of...

  7. Staffing Issues

    banditrn replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is in Iowa - I checked with the state not too long after I started, and they said it didn't matter how many residents were in the facility - you had to have 2 staff at all times. I like the...

  8. "Take down" in LTC?????

    banditrn replied to NurseyTee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Geez, altho I'm new to long term care myself, I've never seen anyone, even in Psych, treated this way!! I found some CNAs trying to get an elderly lady to go to bed the other nite, and she was...