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1studentnurse

inpatient rehab (general, sci, tbi, cva)

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  1. Anyone seen the movie "Murderball"?

    1studentnurse replied to rph3664's topic in Rehabilitation

    I think this is a big deal, because, if I recall correctly, most of the folks in this movie are younger guys. Of course, sex is a big deal. Now, I look at the age bracket, and I don't always believe...

  2. New nurse-rough start

    1studentnurse replied to janado's topic in Rehabilitation

    I understand where you're coming from. Been there, done that. If you're patients are consistently not being ready on time, ask the therapists if they can alter their schedules. Some patients (quads,...

  3. 8 vs 12

    1studentnurse replied to 12hour's topic in Rehabilitation

    Eights are enough for me, especially when they run into 10 hours when you have to help get the paperwork and other stuff that just appears done. I have been lucky that my current job doesn't get weird...

  4. How long did you stay at your first job and would you stay at mine?

    1studentnurse replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you are allergic to mold, this is not the place to be. I feel for you. I would report them. That is an OSHA hazard, and they are responsible for taking care of it. I wouldn't want my relatives...

  5. new rehab nurse - should I stay? (long-ish post)

    1studentnurse replied to Boogs's topic in Rehabilitation

    Boogs: Ask them for what you want--no overnight hours. If they say no and that is something you absolutely must have, then get another job, then quit. I took my job because I knew I needed experience...

  6. News SCI VA nurse

    1studentnurse posted a topic in Government, Military

    I'll start at a local SCI center for the VA in March. What are some things I should know about how the VA system works that they might miss in

  7. News SCI VA nurse

    1studentnurse replied to 1studentnurse's topic in Government, Military

    Sure, SCI is tough, but I don't mind. I just got one of my packets. I still have to do a SR-85. Do they ever stop investigating you? I thought VetPro was it, but apparently, I have to do e-QIP, too....

  8. Not eligible because I live too close?

    1studentnurse replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Thanks! I'll check there if I ever need

  9. Did anyone hate nursing school?

    1studentnurse replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, in some workplaces they are. They're also common on the internet because people feel more "anonymous". I really don't like the sniping attitude, either. I think this is a real impetus of why...

  10. Not eligible because I live too close?

    1studentnurse replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Suzanne: This poses an interesting situation...have you got any other threads that talk about how to read between the lines on travel assignments, or assignments that try to appear to be travel

  11. News SCI VA nurse

    1studentnurse replied to 1studentnurse's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks Athena! I will be on the SCI unit to start. Our VA system here has 2 hospital centers and this one is near where I live. There is psych, SCI, skilled nursing/hospice and a bunch of clinics and...

  12. Not eligible because I live too close?

    1studentnurse replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Note: It's an IRS regulation (the 50 mile rule) for tax free per diem reimbursement for housing, travel and meal expenses. Check this out for a start: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p1542/ar01.html...

  13. digital stimulation!!!

    1studentnurse replied to rxrn's topic in Rehabilitation

    Note: Some patients with certain kinds of SCI can get stimulated, since they may only have the anal "wink" reflex intact. This is usually what gets them emptied on schedule. If there's blood or...

  14. end of shift report

    1studentnurse replied to Rebecca1966's topic in Rehabilitation

    The biggest thing for rehab, no matter where you go, is usually bowel, bladder and skin. As long as you cover those in your report you should be good. Our rehab hospital uses the patient care profile...

  15. ?? re wound vac

    1studentnurse replied to cherilee's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Our facility does not require sterile procedure, either, just clean. I really like WoundVACs and I do change gloves for taking off the dressing and I wear new ones for putting on and touching the new...

  16. drawing blood from picc or port

    1studentnurse replied to veronica butterfly's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In my state, only licensed nursing personnel can draw from PICC lines or Portacaths. In my facility, any new PICCs or Portacaths must be assessed and accessed initially by our IV therapy staff before...

  17. very very over whelmed!

    1studentnurse replied to delta32's topic in Rehabilitation

    Sure, that's logical and I've seen that, too. This character was equal opportunity, so I don't know if I could call it a sexually-loaded perverse situation or not. He was just plain lazy, which was...

  18. Rehab "team"?

    1studentnurse replied to sleepyjane's topic in Rehabilitation

    This is often the story of my life. In one situation, we had a patient over 250 lbs who was brought from therapy to toilet on the unit because "the therapy toilets wouldn't hold him." The therapy...

  19. very very over whelmed!

    1studentnurse replied to delta32's topic in Rehabilitation

    This guy was on my unit recently. He just didn't want to unfasten his Depend to use the urinal. I refused to let him go to therapy until he helped me clean himself up (with me as standby--passing...

  20. very very over whelmed!

    1studentnurse replied to delta32's topic in Rehabilitation

    28 patients? That is insane! There is absolutely no way you can adequately take care of that many patients. Overwhelmed is an understatement. Drowning may be more appropriate. I thought my unit was...

  21. Manitowoc and nursing

    1studentnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    My husband is working on a job at Point Beach. I am a May 2007 BSN grad currently orienting in rehab nursing. I'd really like to know about the hospitals and their reputations in this area. I know...

  22. 3rd shift always leaves on time... I never do

    1studentnurse replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    NOTE: I work primarily days. I get goodies from the night shift all the time, but I do not have a problem getting them resolved. I know that my night shift co-workers will absolutely, positively draw...

  23. What time does your shift begin? 7? 8?

    1studentnurse replied to amy0123's topic in General Nursing

    My unit: 0645-1515. The rest of our hospital: 0700-1530. (for eight hour shifts) This really messes up people who float from our place to the rest of the hospital (not common, but happens...

  24. VA/Govt Nurse Satisfaction

    1studentnurse replied to Ellen Bobinski's topic in Government, Military

    Anyone have any info on working for the VA in MO? I've been offered a position and I'd appreciate the info on any of the MO VA hospitals. May start in St. Louis, but may need to move to

  25. New Grad-Fishy interview-HELP!

    1studentnurse replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Rehabilitation

    I'm a June 2007 grad and I started in rehab. I work in a general/SCI unit. I was never dissuaded by management from going into this area as a new grad, nor by faculty at school. I'm a BSN. I work in a...