PsychNurseWannaBe BSN, RN

PsychNurseWannaBe has 17 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in LTC, Nursing Management, WCC.

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1. Active diagnoses

   PsychNurseWannaBe replied to PsychNurseWannaBe's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Thank

2. Active diagnoses

   PsychNurseWannaBe posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Hi Everyone... im going back to doing MDSs and its been over 7 years. If a resident has diabetes but doesn't take meds, no blood sugar check, no labs for diabetes (whats the look back period for...

3. PICC dressing change nurses notes

   PsychNurseWannaBe replied to lindygirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I guess it depends. Our changes are put on the MAR, so we sign it off plus the other info we fill out on the MAR. Measure the length from point of insertion to the hub and measuring three inches...

4. My Cushy Per Diem Job

   PsychNurseWannaBe replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   No...no I don't have a cushy job. LOL. Well... I guess compared to other LTC facilities I have a good gig. Outstanding benefits, with great pay, differentials... but I do work my butt off more times...

5. nursing theory

   PsychNurseWannaBe replied to ebyan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Also, if you are a student (not sure), maybe ask an admin to move this to the student

6. nursing theory

   PsychNurseWannaBe replied to ebyan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I won't flame ya! :) To the original poster there are many theories. Could you give more information? And yes some theories are rather....well,

7. Licensure/Certification Abbreviation help!

   PsychNurseWannaBe replied to Swanks916's topic in General Nursing

   The way mentioned above is the way I was taught. I don't really add my stuff on except for the RN. As a certified wound care nurse, I could append that, or my education, but really I am in a hurry....

8. group management project- need HELP please!

   PsychNurseWannaBe replied to imnavi8trix's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Just thought of another resource. Public health nurses at a city/county health

9. group management project- need HELP please!

   PsychNurseWannaBe replied to imnavi8trix's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I would also look at the hospitals website. They normally offer smoking cessation classes and will have some information for you to utilize...such as support groups. Reach out to area occupation...

10. Help w/email to manager for position!

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to mikasa's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just want to add: Plus with going through HR, they know what positions are open and so if you aren't a fit for one area, they might know another area that will take new grads. They will normally ask...

11. Help w/email to manager for position!

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to mikasa's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wouldn't you have to go through HR for open positions. Managers normally don't do the first steps of things. HR interviews and then pass the information along. As a past manager, I would not like...

12. snf duties at night?

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to northmississippi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Normally you are hopefully finishing up the med pass if it is set at 20:00 and you start at 19:00 until 21:00. I can usually get it done around that time but it depends on how big the unit is and how...

13. Can someone with anorexia with diabetes be experiencing hypoglycemia?

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    One last thing and I swear I am off to bed. If the person isn't drinking as well either, she is taking a diuretic and could be dehydrated. Her fluid and electrolytes could be off which could...

14. Can someone with anorexia with diabetes be experiencing hypoglycemia?

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    As a diabetic, I have learned that diabetics experience the disease differently (I'm generalizing) But for me, I don't get the typical S/S of hypo or hyperglycemia at times. The only way to know is...

15. Why do some States keep making LPN/LVN's prove themselves over and over!!!

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to christine923's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    All I can say, is if you move to a new state.... you play by their rules. I wouldn't take it