Rascal1

Rascal1 specializes in Med-Surg., Agency Nursing, LTC., MDS..

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1. New to LTC, need some advice :)

   Rascal1 replied to NorthTexasNurse's topic in Geriatric

   You took this job because you couldn't find one with more hours, let alone full-time. I say, give yourself more time to settle in. It is more helpful to you to get a few days straight in a row then you can get into a routine easier and begin to feel ...

2. Nurses with Rheumatoid Arthritis

   Rascal1 replied to ssanders80's topic in Disabilities

   I have thought about trying Hospice home care, but don't know to get into it ? Any thoughts? I too, take Mthx. ,used to take Enbrel. I also take prednisone 5 mg. and will be starting Arava. My thoughts on R.A. are that there should not be sig...

3. Nurses with Rheumatoid Arthritis

   Rascal1 replied to ssanders80's topic in Disabilities

   Thank you for sharing your story. Are there nurse's aides that help you with the bath ?

4. What are my chances?

   Rascal1 replied to NurseLil-lea's topic in Hospice

   Wow ! I have the same idea and question. What have you heard elsewhere as I see no other responses yeton here.

5. Transition to Holistic Nursing-MSN or certification?

   Rascal1 replied to curly76's topic in Holistic

   Thanks for the inf. Wish I could gather like minded nurses for a program like that ! !

6. Transition to Holistic Nursing-MSN or certification?

   Rascal1 replied to curly76's topic in Holistic

   Interesting. You said you attended their program. You don't remember what you spent and was it held in Mass. ? I'm very interested in checking it out. Thanks.

7. ADHD, Fibromyalgia & RLS - May I have a new brain please.

   Rascal1 replied to CrabbyPatty's topic in Disabilities

   Hi Crabbypatty, I'm right there with you with the FM, restless leg syn., cold hands/feet And ADD !! I also have RA, Hidradenitis, Chronic MRSA infections and a small host of other stuff. Thanks for your post and all the links you shared, I can'...

8. What info should be "tattooed" on a nurse's brain?

   Rascal1 replied to rloh961's topic in General Nursing

   In addition to the advice from previous posters, Never judge, compassion always and don't assume anything !

9. MRSA Colonized? Means ?

   Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in Disease

   Having been out of Nursing and even further away from hospital work, I do appreciate any input. UKstudent, After reading your reply wondering if you can explain something further? Does having mrsa whether colonized or not mean that anytime there...

10. MRSA Colonized? Means ?

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Disease

    Okay I'll admit it I'm confused about the uses of the definitions of "colonization" , "colonized" "decolonized" ? "uncolonized". As I notice them sometimes used backwards , and this way and that way. Please Someone help me with this !! Does de...

11. Abcess, help

    Rascal1 replied to tjwooten's topic in Disease

    Wow, I just read your post because it picqued (sp)? my curiosity. I have had a very similiar situation , which recurred a month later. ? Mine was found to be MRSA+... I'm also an RN. And I did also notice your post is an older one...oops.(May 2010) ...

12. Recovering Nurses

    Rascal1 replied to PRESLA's topic in Recovery

    To PRESLA, Maybe bt now you have noticed the Recovery and Nurses forum on this site?

13. Nurses with Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Rascal1 replied to ssanders80's topic in Disabilities

    You are all in my prayers for all your courage and strength are to be applauded. I was dx'd in 2006 w/ R.A. and last year dx'd w/ F.M. and have a wait for a disability hearing sometime in 2011. (Please God make it so) Anxiety related itchy skin erupt...

14. Applying for disability...and have a few ??

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in Disabilities

    Hi Granny65, Thanks for your reply. I'm wondering what happens in a hearing and did your attorney get paid a set percentage of your total amount owed you? And did you hire her/him just for the hearing? Does having an attorney make it easier to actual...

15. Applying for disability...and have a few ??

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Disabilities

    Hi everybody! Just hoping I can get a few glimpses of hope with maybe some help w/ understanding how long it takes for a hearing to be scheduled since I've been denied twice and am waiting on a letter of notification with info.on a hearin...