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  1. How would you handle this difficult person?

    joyflnoyz replied to Mandylpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  2. help with anatomy

    joyflnoyz replied to hali's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Perhaps an anatomy coloring book would help--helps to reinforce structure, placement

  3. More charting, paperwork and chores than is humanly possible

    joyflnoyz replied to estrogen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At the facility where I work, it is corporation rules that say we have to chart on medicare patients q shift.. Where I work in Michigan, the 84 bed Medicare unit charting was divided into...

  4. Does your facility use military time?

    joyflnoyz replied to Maynmom's topic in General Nursing

    Makes things more sccurate to use military time..sloppy "A" or"P" can easlity be mistaken for each other. I worked at a facility in MI ...I was using military time in my charting, and the PM...

  5. Minimum wage for nurses!

    joyflnoyz replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, I wouldn't....well perhaps if I were released from all responsibility for

  6. up for new position

    joyflnoyz posted a topic in General Nursing

    ..at work. Rehab/medicare/LTC- They are opening up an 11-7 supervisor position I WANT THIS POSITION! I am planning on starting back at school this fall. I'm currently working 3-11, have been here...

  7. up for new position

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    Final Update Position went to another nurse that now works days. I was so very disappointed, had a lump in my stomach during my whole shift last night. Didn't realize how much I wanted it until I...

  8. Need Help Picking Liability Insurance???

    joyflnoyz replied to soontobe_RN's topic in General Students

  9. up for new position

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    OK..another short update. A couple of other staff members from night shift have asked when I am starting on nights. I still reply "I haven't been told I have the position" After the week from...

  10. My biggest fear come true...

    joyflnoyz replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    >As for the CNA issue, I worked as a CNA for a couple years and I rarely >asked a nurse for help or even expected it. They have enough to do! In >fact, it makes me very nervous when I see a...

  11. Tell me about your "brain" or "cheat sheet"

    joyflnoyz replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work a combination rehab/medicare some LTC thrown in. Our patients don't change much day to day I take a blank sheet of paper, and make headers ie. ACCUCHECKS NEBS SAO2 Treatments Foleys...

  12. up for new position

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    Just an update. last night I had to goto ALU to deal with an INR of 6.6, and the aide there asked when I was going to start nights! I said I didn't know I had gotten the job, and asked how SHE knew...

  13. News Flash !!!!!!!

    joyflnoyz replied to n8isgr8's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LOVE...........Here it goes......... for the Official first time: Jami Recchia LPN YIPPPEEEEE We've got another one!!!!! Congratulations and All the best to you,

  14. Starting LTC Tonight! In need of some encouragement and tips.

    joyflnoyz replied to estrogen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  15. Starting LTC Tonight! In need of some encouragement and tips.

    joyflnoyz replied to estrogen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  16. Starting LTC Tonight! In need of some encouragement and tips.

    joyflnoyz replied to estrogen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Estrogen..you'll do just fine! It's different than a hospital, has its good points and bad just as anywhere else.. Most of my problems come from unreasonable family members who promised her sister...

  17. Pre-menopausal and wasted after work

    joyflnoyz replied to DG5's topic in General Nursing

    Each one of those kids are old enough to be shouldering much of responsibility around that house. Lay it on the line to those kids. YOU ARE NOT THE MAID!!! If the kitchen is messy when you get home...

  18. How do they post DNR in the patients rooms at your LTC

    joyflnoyz replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where I work code status is designated by the name label on the chart. White= Full code, Blue= DNR. I am working on a new report sheet that will have a spot for DNR..the ones the facility supplies...

  19. up for new position

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    UPDATE.. Interview went OK..The healthcare administrator and the DON were there. Did throw me some questions of "What if" this happened (staff member sleeping, family member calling q 1 hour) I am...

  20. up for new position

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    THANKS for the good wishes...the interview is scheduled for 1400 tomorrow errr..today, and my shift begins at 1500. Still haven't decided if I'll wear ver clean/pressed "conservative" scrubs or...

  21. 6th TIME WAS THE CHARM FOR ME!!!!!!!

    joyflnoyz replied to nursy2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to you both, Sheryl and Adam!! A very great accomplishment! YIPPPPEEEEEEE

  22. Congratulations To Charles And Camilla

    joyflnoyz replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    old saying: "When a man marries his mistress, there's a new job opening" Personally, I don't think character changes. Liars lie, cheaters cheat, honest people remain honest. Doesn't affect me one...

  23. Waking up hospice patients at night?

    joyflnoyz replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What are the meds? Why are they given? ABTs for a UTI? Miralax to avoid constipation? cardiac meds? Admission to hospice means no further treatment for the diagnosis related to admission. If...

  24. Moving from Kentucky to Texas

    joyflnoyz replied to Benedikta's topic in Texas Nursing

    We moved from Michigan to TX 7 years ago.. Make sure you've worked as a nurse in the past 5 years before you even apply. I hadn't, (worked) and had a go round for 3 years with the board.\ They...

  25. Meds:Initial Dose LTC

    joyflnoyz posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work a medicare/LTC unit. We do not have an in house pharmacy, nor a Pyxis. Many times, our admits come in after 1500.. We get the orders, transcribe and fax to pharmacy. The pharmacy delivers...