Nascar nurse ASN, RN

Nascar nurse has 39 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in LTC, Hospice, Case Management.

Latest Activity

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   Remote Nursing Job Advice

   Nascar nurse replied to labornurse123's topic in General Nursing

   Do a search on Indeed or any other job search platform & look for positions for any of the major insurance companies. There are many opportunities for preservice authorization &/or appeals....
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   Covid-19: The Guilt of the Work From Home Nurse

   Nascar nurse replied to maybug's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I have also worked from home in case management for the past year & half. Prior to that, I’ve spent 30+ years in long term care or hospice. I also asked my employer for some time off to go...
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   Do Not Resuscitate - An Inconvenient Truth About Our Healthcare System

   Nascar nurse replied to Skwidward's topic in General Nursing

   Previous SNF/LTC Director of nursing and previous hospice nurse here: There’s 2 sides to this financial story that you all may not be familiar with. Example: Pt returns from acute care with orders...
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   Can an ADON be an unlicensed Person?

   Nascar nurse replied to lukesbaby's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   They could hire a monkey & give it the title of ADON. Anyone could reasonably be in charge of the clerical type work of many ADONS...hiring, attendance monitoring, finding coverage etc. Only a...
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   This is why managing a pandemic by way of the honor system is a Really Bad Idea

   Nascar nurse replied to Nurse and Spy's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Yes, I’m questioning as this progresses how we’re ever going to isolate so many ppl for 14 days. It’s just not possible to shut down a nation for 2
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   Lab Coat or No

   Nascar nurse replied to Buckaroo93's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I like lab coats because my business clothes don’t give me enough pocket space! My favorite was a lab jacket vest. It does appear more casual/shows a willingness to get my hands dirty but still...
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   Advancement

   Nascar nurse replied to Fray's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   You are not crazy at all. Years ago I had worked at a facility for nearly 20 years. Was a long time successful MDS coordinator and had advanced up to ADON for a couple years. While ADON, I applied...
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   Christmas Gifts For Residents

   Nascar nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   My activities director does an awesome job of coordinating with all the local churches to get enough gifts donated for everyone. Small community and small facility, but awesome
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   Nasal Irritation From Crushing Medications?

   Nascar nurse replied to SarahMarshall12's topic in General Nursing

   I've never had a problem with crushed meds but back in the day when I passed multiple doses of Metamucil I finally got to the point I had to take Benadryl. Eventually had to pass it off to other...
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    Charge nurse gave an antipsychotic without an order..how should i handle this?

    Nascar nurse replied to sallykk79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There's your answer in your own words. You have no proof that she did this. There's nothing further you can
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    Would I test positive for marijuana if my client smokes it

    Nascar nurse replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Makes me think of my time being in hospice. Went to a home of a patient & their family that I really liked despite the fact they were a little "off". I was running early that day when I knocked...
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    I'm out - headed for the "dark side"

    Nascar nurse posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I'm throwing in the towel. Waving the white flag at this DON career. I gave my resignation and told my staff today that the end of the year will be the end of my employment. My current facility has...
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    gentleness wanted for the elderly

    Nascar nurse replied to onthemark's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Contact the physician and request an order for routine Tylenol - schedule for an hour prior to am
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    Nurse Imposters

    Nascar nurse replied to Nursemccaleb's topic in General Nursing

    Was taking coumadin years ago and had the office "nurse" call to report my INR was 32 and just keep taking the medication dose as usual. After a 2-3 minute argument, I had to insist that it was 3.2...
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    Infection Preventionist

    Nascar nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Unfortunately I've got nothing to help you. Only answering so you don't feel totally ignored - like the government is doing with this fall IP class.