caffeinatednurse BSN, RN

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    Does anyone know of any nurses who were fired because they did too much overtime?

    caffeinatednurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, you can be fired for excessive OT. In an at-will state, you can be fired for
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    So long, farewell, adieu

    caffeinatednurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I too reached my breaking point with LTC/rehab recently...I'm actually working my notice right now. I'm making the move back to acute care, where there's more resources. I hope you stay in
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    Dealing with frenemies

    caffeinatednurse replied to medg's topic in General Nursing

    The answer to your question depends on your priorities. If you really need the paycheck, then focus on your job and ignore the drama. It's doable, trust me. If the drama makes your job unbearable,...
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    My Charge Nurse acts like I ask too many questions

    caffeinatednurse replied to Prredneck25's topic in General Nursing

    As a general rule, it's a good idea to get the opinion of a coworker before you contact your supervisor...as a nursing supervisor, I can tell you that I'm usually swamped with a million little things...
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    Long Term Care Stigma

    caffeinatednurse replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sometimes LTC can be a place for less-than-caring nurses and CNAs to hide out, which I find is where much of the stigma comes from. Or at least that's what I hear from other nurses I work with....
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    Is it time to jump ship?

    caffeinatednurse replied to caffeinatednurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Eh, it appears that the ship has already sunk. I got sucked into a "promotion" which involves me being on-call 24/7 and doing part of the ADON's job (without the salary or on-call pay). I would be...
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    Is it time to jump ship?

    caffeinatednurse posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The DON resigned first. Then several of our wonderful nurses disappeared. A nursing supervisor was demoted, and then later fired. Our admissions coordinator resigned. Our human resources director left...
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    No Overtime

    caffeinatednurse replied to ms_vee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Continuing to work while clocked out is a big no-no, and something that can definitely get you fired, if your employer finds out. Also, charting while off the clock is generally something that you do...
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    What happened to common sense?

    caffeinatednurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh man, I hate taking those phone calls, some days...I pride myself on being patient, but we have a few nurses that would wear out the patience of a
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    Come On People, How Stupid Are You??

    caffeinatednurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Holy smokes. It might be time for new
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    Assisted Living supervising RN

    caffeinatednurse replied to Eleven011's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I occasionally float to the AL side of our LTC community, depending on staffing needs. We can have up to 30 residents in AL at any time, and while it's usually me giving the medications, occasionally...
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    Is it time to jump ship?

    caffeinatednurse replied to caffeinatednurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Jeez. I thought I was being whiny, but I guess it really is getting bad. The thing is, I really love our new DON. (She was our ADON prior to the changes.) She's worked for this facility much longer...
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    Med/ surg nurse to patient ratio

    caffeinatednurse replied to aloha16's topic in General Nursing

    During my first med-surg job, I had 8-9 patients with no CNA. (I worked nights.) 7 isn't bad for nights. Day shift nurses had
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    Discharge patient with Foley, but forgot to give the syringes to remove foley

    caffeinatednurse replied to Bamafan2011's topic in General Nursing

    Did the patient discharge home with a home health nurse? If so, no worries, the home health nurse will have the materials necessary to D/C the Foley at a later date. If the patient is going to have...
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    SNF

    caffeinatednurse replied to Prunella12's topic in General Nursing

    You had 10 rehab patients and 15 LTC residents? Where was your charge nurse? As a supervisor, I would have planted my butt right next to you and helped get the deteriorating patients sent out, called...
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    SNF

    caffeinatednurse replied to Prunella12's topic in General Nursing

    I always end up bringing up the patients chart when I have to call on-call. Not because I don't know the patient, although that is sometimes the case if they are a new short term rehab admit...but...
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    Med Surg Nursing

    caffeinatednurse replied to BSN_TN's topic in General Nursing

    Stick with it for a year. If you can't make it a year, try to make it to the 6 month mark and then apply for a transfer to a unit that you're interested in. Be aware that although med-surg isn't ideal...
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    Advice on comfortable shoes

    caffeinatednurse replied to marlena.erika's topic in General Nursing

    I like Nike running shoes. Yes, I am one of those nurses who buys expensive tennis shoes but they're the only shoes that work for me. I have tried true "nursing" shoes but I've found that at least in...
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    Work for the State?

    caffeinatednurse replied to nurseinmaryland's topic in Nursing Career

    My aunt worked as a state surveyor. In fact, she is still working within that capacity and she is well into retirement age. She seems to enjoy her job and the many benefits that come with a state...
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    Work for the State?

    caffeinatednurse replied to nurseinmaryland's topic in Nursing Career

    My favorite state surveyors are the ones that aren't intimidating. In fact, of the group that just recently finished up survey at the facility I work for, only one of them appeared intimidating. The...
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    SNF

    caffeinatednurse replied to Prunella12's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually really proud of the SNF I work for. Several of our supervisors and floor nurses have come from acute care environments and they're always saying that our facility is the best one in the...
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    Seeking Financial advice

    caffeinatednurse replied to HalfBoiled's topic in General Nursing

    I've been working full time at my current job for 10 months now. I have managed to put away a decent chunk since I started at this job. I average $1700 every 2 weeks, so around $3400 after taxes each...
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    It was worth it...

    caffeinatednurse replied to FutureLPNty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Or NC, for that
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    Preceptor burnout

    caffeinatednurse replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love being a preceptor for new grads. They're like new canvases, or highly absorbent sponges, ready to soak up everything I need to teach them about their new role. They don't have any bad habits...
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    Gossiping at the workplace

    caffeinatednurse replied to MissNurs2016's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There's a difference between socializing with your coworkers (which can be productive and bring about change) and what I like to call malicious gossiping (which is hurtful and can be damaging to one's...