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    Any online DSD courses for LTC nurses?

    Thank you for that link, but I thought that the price was not something I could not afford and I did not care for the no refund policy :(However I did find joshuatreeprivateschool.com that has a very affordable price ($49.99) and they donate their ...
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    Resignation letter question.

    Try sending a certified letter with return receipt
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    Help! Want to be Staff developer?

    From what I know it is very important that a nurse has recent experience in long term care for a minimum of one or two years to qualify for a position as a staff developer in LTC.
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    Help! Want to be Staff developer?

    Is this a LTC facility or a hospital you are talking about that requires a BSN or MSN to be a staff developer?
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    Any online DSD courses for LTC nurses?

    Does anyone know of any online DSD, Director of Staff Development Courses? I need the 24 hour DSD course to meet the title 22 requirements in California. Thank you!
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    Drug error

    It has everything to do with accountability and nothing to do with blame.
  7. As long as a health care agency is following their own policies state laws, nursing practice act etc. in regard to this matter this type of thing you described can and does happen.
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    I need to interview a Registered Nurse for a class

    IMHO you might need to authenticate your assignment by interviewing a nurse in person instead of trying to solicit an interview from an anonymous person.
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    Mandated Flu vaccine?

    First, the manufacturers info. needs to be obtained for this vaccination. Then, this information needs to be presented to your doctor. Then, see what your doctor recommends. If, your doctor advice's you to receive the vaccination or advice's against ...
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    "Losing my license!"

    I think the title of this thread is misleading.
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    My crazy psych history coming back to haunt me?

    Might help to talk to a professional counselor and get their opinion on the matter. You might need some support and guidance to let go of your past so you can go forward with your nursing career.
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    Question about BON wanting your medical records...

    I believe that before a person is accepted into a nursing program or gets hired for a job that a pre employment physical is done and signed by a doctor certifying the persons ability to perform a job. When people get hired most employers have employe...
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    Switching shifts....when it isn't your choice

    I think that when the position was advertised and or offered to you on the night shift that it would constitute a written and verbal agreement. When you took the position that was the terms you agreed to. I think that it reflects very poorly on ma...
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    Can't believe this is happening!

    The new nurse should have an orientation check off list. All you need to do is demonstrate the tasks on the list such as passsing meds, admin. a tube feeding, taking a blood sugar etc. Skills you should be competent to perform by now. If there is a q...
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    Evening Med Pass Question

    Since meds are ordered Q6 H, BID, etc. before and after meals, at HS, etc. it is very hard to control how many are given at a certain time. I always said if they ever did a time and motion study and expected us to do every thing exactly by the book w...