lovingnurse1967

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1. Don't wake that patient!!

   lovingnurse1967 replied to lovingnurse1967's topic in General Nursing

   I worked on a med/surg floor on night shift for 17 years. I agree on not waking the patients unnecessarily. I learned quickly to sneak in with my penlight and takes steps softly "like a cat walking on a cloud" especially with confused pt's who if you...

2. Don't wake that patient!!

   lovingnurse1967 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I worked in a hospital for many years. I had health problems and was being bullied at work. I quit and had to take some time off. A new facility offering skilled care services opened and I was hired for an RN position. I soon realized it is very diff...

3. no happiness can be found

   lovingnurse1967 posted a topic in General Nursing

   i quit my job under unhappy circumstances due to medical and emotional problems which were exacerbated by workplace bullying.

4. It's a scary world out there

   lovingnurse1967 replied to lovingnurse1967's topic in Home Health

   The husband signs off on how many hours we work and the agency pays us. The contract I signed stated my wage, hours worked and shift can be changed at any time. I was hired prn. This client wants all laundry done, dishes washed and floor vacuumed bef...

5. It's a scary world out there

   lovingnurse1967 posted a topic in Home Health

   I recently quit my hospital job and decided to try home health nursing. I thought i would like the one on one patient care. My hospital job had become so hectic and emphasis on patient care was becoming less and less. My assignment was to take care o...