Simba&NalasMom

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  1. Biometric screening out-of-state of licensure. Legal?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to RN_2005's topic in General Nursing

    I have done several screenings through my staffing agency and my position was as a screener. Basically, the role of the screener is to do the readings, and verbalize the info that is already on the...

  2. Is nursing really THAT bad?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to CuriousCC's topic in General Nursing

    For me? In a word, yes, it is that bad. Sadly, I'm discovering that it probably is not a fit for me. Having said that, I have met quite a few people who love being nurses; it totally depends on what...

  3. Does the "I'm going to make a HUGE mistake" feeling ever go away?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in General Nursing

    Not for me. I've done LTC, home health, assisted living, CNA precepting, and foot care. One would think I'd have found my niche by now (and I'm hoping to just do private foot care and not have another...

  4. Foot care

    Simba&NalasMom replied to adrienurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Lois, do you have a sticky somewhere that describes the basics of what you did to get your business going? So far, I have business cards and handbills made up, but dread the marketing

  5. Foot care

    Simba&NalasMom replied to adrienurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Yes, it most certainly is. I have about a year and a half of foot care experience and actually quite enjoy it. More than any other type of nursing I have done, it is just amazing to see instant fruits...

  6. Foot care supplies

    Simba&NalasMom replied to islandnurse2007's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Thanks so much for posting this!

  7. Given another patient's medication to satisfy MAR.What do you do? Orientee

    Simba&NalasMom replied to rn_nxt_dr's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Well

  8. med pass for 60 clients?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to HannahLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't listen to that crazy woman. I was told the SAME THING at my first job in a nursing home where I passed meds, did treatments, and assessed over 30. I, too, would often be passing my 8s at 11....

  9. Given another patient's medication to satisfy MAR.What do you do? Orientee

    Simba&NalasMom replied to rn_nxt_dr's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    For pity's sake...I'd be suicidal

  10. med pass for 60 clients?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to HannahLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Was the person who told you not to help your supervisor? It's important that you know your chain of command in your facility so you know who to go to when these things come up. Is it possible that...

  11. You know you are a CNA when....

    Simba&NalasMom replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    HAHAHAHAHA too funny!! I'm an LPN and my job is precepting student aides in their clinicals. Students are SO easy. Thanks to everybody for their input; I'm speaking at graduation and am stealing some...

  12. Given another patient's medication to satisfy MAR.What do you do? Orientee

    Simba&NalasMom replied to rn_nxt_dr's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Although "borrowing" is very common, techinically it should never be done because it's seen as stealing. In my experience, if the med is not available, you are expected to get it from the e-kit; if...

  13. LTC & Skilled Nursing Facilities

    Simba&NalasMom replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in Oregon Nursing

    When I worked for them, they knew that state survey was coming up. They hired a corporate RN specialist to come in and clean up the building and get it into compliance for state. Government ratings...

  14. LTC & Skilled Nursing Facilities

    Simba&NalasMom replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in Oregon Nursing

    OMG you are so right!! They did lose an $800,000 lawsuit a few years back for the death of a resident at one of their memory care

  15. LTC & Skilled Nursing Facilities

    Simba&NalasMom replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in Oregon Nursing

    OY VEY!!! I did an agency shift at Porthaven once. ONCE. I didn't even get report from one of the nurses. Can you say

  16. LTC & Skilled Nursing Facilities

    Simba&NalasMom replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I worked for an Avamere facility for about a month recently. I don't know if they paid a differential, b/c they kept me on evening shift after promising me nocs. I definitely would not recommend...

  17. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    He writes funny books about his travel experiences. ? Here's a quote: "Black bears rarely attack. But here's the thing. Sometimes they do. All bears are agile, cunning and immensely strong, and...

  18. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    That was so cleverly written I think you should submit it to Bill Bryson!

  19. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    OK I'm sorry, but I have to finally address the "nauseous" vs. "nauseated" debate. here is exactly what I found on merriam-webster's site (please pay attention to the last paragraph): 1: causing...

  20. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Jag-WIRE was pretty commonly said in CO, where I'm from. Always made me cringe. However, in the UK and I'm assuming Australia, Jag-U-ar is the typical and accepted pronunciation. Since the car is made...

  21. What can an LPN expect to make from agencies?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to CloudySue's topic in Agency Nurses

    I finally got a permanent job that pays $21 (assisted living). I wasn't even getting one shift a week from my primary and had just signed on with a secondary when I got this job. The secondary one...

  22. would this be a hipaa violation?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

    Ummmm...you do realize that you also spelled it "HIPPA" the first time? :yeah: Sorry couldn't resist!

  23. Pediatric patient- home nurse situations!?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to MomLPN4's topic in Private Duty

    Well, I really feel strongly that if you care that much about the child and his dad, you need to remove yourself from the case. It doesn't necessarily mean you still can't be a part of the care and...

  24. Dear Coworkers:

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Mommy&RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What a wonderful thread: it reminded me that I have worked with so many more amazing people than bad ones. So THANK YOU OP for the thread!

  25. med passer a good job for student nurse?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely!! It will be that much less you have to worry about when you become a nurse. I would just make sure your facility has adequate training. To those who have posted about the dangers of med...