bethielpn

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1. Worst/Best thing a nursing instructor ever said to you?

   bethielpn replied to CryandNurseOn's topic in General Nursing

   My best clinical instructor told me "there is never a stupid question. Always ask the question that may be on the tip of your tongue. Do not be afraid " I have always remembered that and to this day will always tell new orientees on my unit the ver...

2. Being blamed for fall after shift

   bethielpn replied to notyetnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunately according to CMS guidelines, even if the patient is lowered, it's considered a dall

3. Day 2: 2016 Nurses Week Fill In The Blank Contest

   bethielpn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   The call light cord wrapped around the neck

4. Acute care to LTC

   bethielpn replied to neenrn's topic in Geriatric

   13 years ago I left the acute care setting (med/surg with ortho specialty) and made the transition to LTC. What I found to be the most overwhelming for me was the amount of paperwork....so much more than the hospital setting because of the different ...

5. Curious....If D.O.N., A.D.O.N, and/or Admin. are fired w/out notice.,

   bethielpn replied to nervousnurse's topic in Geriatric

   AT my facility, corporate would send in an interim administrator,DON. I have heard that the SDC could be asked to be the acting DON