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  1. Second thoughts about my BSN :/

    WheresMyPen posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi all.. Question for my fellow bedside nurses.. I am currently an LPN and I work as a floor nurse at a SNF. I absolutely love it. LTC/subacute rehab is my niche. I love the elderly and I love the...

  2. "I do the same thing as an RN"

    WheresMyPen posted a topic in General Nursing

    Although this statement may be somewhat true depending on what state you live and where you work. I see that it doesn't go lightly with RNs sometimes and I see why. They did more schooling, and those...

  3. Nurse with ADD :(

    WheresMyPen posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    This is a touchy subject but I need to talk so if you are reading thanks for reading this. i was diagnosed with ADHD when I was a little kid. I was put on stimulants and they worked well my grades...

  4. Is this discrimination?

    WheresMyPen posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi all. Im going to explain the situation which is confusing. Not likely to be outright discrimination but I didn't know how else to word the title. First of all, I look really young I know that's...

  5. Going to be fired?

    WheresMyPen replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First, I want to say that CNAs are valuable and I do not question their abilities, and I don't think anyone here feels any differently. I used to be a pca/CNA and I truly appreciate the experience I...

  6. Going to be fired?

    WheresMyPen replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in a SNF that has a LTC side (two hallways=60 pt total) and a subacute/rehab side (also two hallways, 60 pt total). There seems to be no difference in acuity level. All of these pt have IVs,...

  7. Going to be fired?

    WheresMyPen replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I never said you are going to kill people. Your words don't offend me. Go ahead and keep reading my posts if you want I dont mind, but it's not gonna help you. I hope you can realize your wrongdoings...

  8. Going to be fired?

    WheresMyPen replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How do you know I'm not as busy? I didn't say, "three meds" to give I said that I have three med PASSES. Every shift is busy for different reasons. I cover a lot of other shifts and I love my night...

  9. Going to be fired?

    WheresMyPen replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Also want to add: 1) I am a night nurse and I can assure you that it is not easy. And there are meds. I have 3 big med passes. Midnight, 0400 and 0600. I have 60 patients. More than half of them are...

  10. Going to be fired?

    WheresMyPen replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It doesn't sound like you are taking any reaponsibility for your

  11. Tips on Constructive Criticism

    WheresMyPen replied to sfrw's topic in General Nursing

    Trust the intentions of others. It's hard, but work on fighting the urge to get emotional. Instead, think rationally. 99% of the time people give their input to help us, even if it's not what we want...

  12. Hard to not gain weight working nights

    WheresMyPen replied to BHNurseKS's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Im kindve the opposite.. I work nights but I'm losing weight cause I'm still so busy. But I do have some healthy tips for you. I work out on my nights off. I am up all night while everyone else is...

  13. Possible attendance write-up

    WheresMyPen replied to Pedsnurse1026's topic in General Nursing

    Best advice that I could give to anyone regarding attendance is that if you are not contagious with anything, If it's not a family emergency or something that truly prevents you from working, go in...

  14. Moral character

    WheresMyPen replied to beckiand's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    But on a serious note. Unless it's a highly contagious illness, or violating policy to be at work in the first place (ie. The flu), then i don't see how this is relevant to patient care at all. If she...

  15. Moral character

    WheresMyPen replied to beckiand's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Oh no! Be careful! You may catch it! And even if youu don't, that dude will suck away your soul! Like a black whole! HTN is An abomination unto God I tell

  16. Lapsed license - advice?

    WheresMyPen replied to Jeanne Ramick's topic in General Nursing

    Wait I'm so sorry I think I am wrong guys! Lol. This Rn was also a social worker. I just read consumer affairs.. it's the social work license that has a grace period if not renewed due to no notice. I...

  17. Moral character

    WheresMyPen replied to beckiand's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I didn't know that someone's medical condition was a character

  18. Lapsed license - advice?

    WheresMyPen replied to Jeanne Ramick's topic in General Nursing

    Had my CEUs done early, renewed on time, but I know an rn who didn't get hers renewed for almost two months because she never got the letter. She was still working. I checked my website to see if it's...

  19. Is this discrimination?

    WheresMyPen replied to WheresMyPen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Update I wrote a letter to my DON and cc'd administration and HR last night. Daughter is not allowed to speak with other residents. Private visits will be arranged in private areas or PTs room only....

  20. Is this discrimination?

    WheresMyPen replied to WheresMyPen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    definitely. The minute she said she didn't want me to care for him I went right to my DON, no resistance or pushing on my part at all. agreed it's best he's not my pt anymore. Sad thing is pt felt...

  21. Will I become a bad nurse? How should I change?

    WheresMyPen replied to blueus's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad you were able to apply our input and overcAme the struggles of your night! Keep at it! You may find that some nights will be harder than others, but don't give up! I like what another...

  22. Is this discrimination?

    WheresMyPen replied to WheresMyPen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    thank you. I am going to talk to my DON again or maybe I'll email her. I barely ever see her anymore. But I brought this up twice to her and my

  23. Is this discrimination?

    WheresMyPen replied to WheresMyPen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    yes I am relieved that I am not in direct care with the pt anymore but I do still feel like I'm in the line of fire. Day shift nurses kept having to tell other patients that I do in fact have a...

  24. Is this discrimination?

    WheresMyPen replied to WheresMyPen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know it's not outright discrimination I just didn't know if her lies to other pts and family could be legally stopped if She doesnt? Cause the DON is just not doing anything anymore and I have been...

  25. "I have a PhD, I know more than you do!"

    WheresMyPen replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I see that now. I had misread the OP and was under the impression that the lady asked her. I would not give anyone advice off the clock unless I had overheard the pharmacist tell her something...