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  1. Long term care, you can move on (but don't have to)

    dogmom2016 replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Great post, JBMmom! I started out in LTC and one of my "slogans" is, if you can survive LTC you can survive anything! Nothing I see as a nurse scares me now. I know I have the strength to give any...

  2. Why all the drama with nursing?

    dogmom2016 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Argh, my friends, just argh! I'm getting home after my week of night shifts and I'm tired and frustrated. Oh, I love my job and that's not being sarcastic but why does nursing seem to attract all...

  3. Why all the drama with nursing?

    dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, Caliotter3, but I did lose the war. My boss couldn't stand me before and it's worse now. Unbelievable! And, guess what?? TWO families went to her and told her how glad they were that I...

  4. Why all the drama with nursing?

    dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Parolang - No, not an NP, an instructor. I know it sounds trite but I love people and I want to instill my love and respect for our elderly population into a younger generation. I so often...

  5. Why all the drama with nursing?

    dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all - here are the results: I get to keep my night shift. I'm happy about it but have also made the decision that I cannot handle all this drama. This week it's a whole other kettle of fish and...

  6. Why all the drama with nursing?

    dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

    You all are SO SMART! Thanks to all of you for the wonderful responses! See, I can't be objective from the inside but asking for help from all of you has made me see things differently. You're...

  7. Why all the drama with nursing?

    dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, OldDude, for your insight! No, actually I am the only FTE staff RN who 'floats'. I do it for the reasons you stated and because the boss guilts me into it. About a month ago I started...

  8. Why all the drama with nursing?

    dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

    True, very true. Underneath my words is a world of hurt. When I try so hard to be the best nurse I can be and then get yelled at and, is threatened too harsh a word?, I am definitely

  9. Why all the drama with nursing?

    dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Horseshoe. More good advice and it is appreciated! I guess it depends on what happens next week as if my boss is going to ride me constantly or stay angry then the stress would outweigh love...

  10. Why all the drama with nursing?

    dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, parolang. The word attitude was used after telling me I am not a team player. That I have to deny as I work any shift when my co-workers need help and the boss knows it. I actually worked...

  11. Why all the drama with nursing?

    dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, caliotter3, but I make such a great doormat! Sorry, I'm not making fun of your comment but that has been mentioned with me before and I don't take offense. I prefer to use the descriptor that...

  12. We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    dogmom2016 replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, this is so sad and right on track. With our population aging like it is this story will become more, instead of less, common. We need to work to fix it! Is there a service in her area that she...

  13. Do you go to work with vomiting/diarrhea?

    dogmom2016 replied to designer-mommy's topic in General Nursing

    I was vomiting for two hours the other morning and my boss reminded me I was to come in early for my next shift! I ran out to vomit while she was reminding me. Ugh. I vomited before I showered,...

  14. I love my job but....

    dogmom2016 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I love my job as a Registered Nurse in my field, my patients, and all my co-workers - except the CNA assigned to me. We all make a good team except for this one person who is literally a danger to...

  15. 8hr Shifts vs 12hr Shifts

    dogmom2016 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    LOVE my 8's! I'm with you - I like the overtime after 8 hours. I can do a 10 easily but those 12's kill me. My new job requires 3 12 hour shifts once a month, 3 days in a row. I know I can do it...

  16. Advice needed; SNF v. Hospice decision

    dogmom2016 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone - I am an RN with 2 years experience at a SNF. I work noc shift and take care of 75-80 residents per shift. Hospice, rehab, dementia, sub-acute, addiction, and general long-term care...

  17. Advice needed; SNF v. Hospice decision

    dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you AliNajaCat for your reply. I don't think I'm special in any way but meant to state that my residents sure were to me. I hope I didn't come across as conceited. I did get very attached to...

  18. Advice needed; SNF v. Hospice decision

    dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all - I just wanted to thank you all for helping me with my decision. I did formally accept the hospice RN position and start soon. I am looking forward to working in a rewarding field and being...

  19. Advice needed; SNF v. Hospice decision

    dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

    Good morning! I did take the new job. I want to thank all of you for your input. It was all very helpful and I appreciate

  20. Advice needed; SNF v. Hospice decision

    dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! The business/personal is very difficult, isn't it? I find myself wondering how my residents are doing on my nights off. Each time I convince myself to be strong and look for other work...

  21. Advice needed; SNF v. Hospice decision

    dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! Yes, I can pick up occasional hours and for much more money than having a scheduled

  22. Advice needed; SNF v. Hospice decision

    dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your insightful comment. I very much appreciate it! Yes, I worry about a slower pace since I do tend to thrive on "too much" but, long-term I think my current position is not only, as...