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  1. job

    I hear Texas pays well too. Some places welcome new grads, even offering incentives. Your first job may not necessarily be in a hospital. Search other areas, just start somewhere and work towards where you want to be. As you might know or will find o...
  2. Noting orders

    I agree 100%. Whomever checks and signs off the orders should be responsible for all entries from start to finish. This sounds like an accident waiting to happen!!!!!
  3. Vacation time

    My story is this. I don't work facilities much anymore but i know what you are talking about. I had turned in all necesary papers, well in advance of the time wanted. Time was approved. Made reservations, purchased tickets, made all other arrangemen...
  4. fall prevention program

    Some things to consider: medicatons pt. is using, gait, mental awareness........ try this website, hope it helps...........http://www.medinfo.ufl.edu/cme/hmoa2/falls/slide2.html
  5. BRAVO,betts !!!!!!!!!!!
  6. WOW... Sounds like she has a lot going on.Does she understand the written word? You could have ORIENTED BOARDS on her wall such as pictures. Is there a clock there? Can she write? Prehaps she doesn't eat BECAUSE she has no teeth. Get a consult ASAP.D...
  7. resumes

    Personal Profile...Professional Profile...Education....Experience.... References.....Have no gaps in your work history or explain why....References from someone in your field that has known you for a while is always good.....Keep it short, i page ...
  8. Assessment book

    http://www.medinfo.ufl.edu/year1/bcs/clist/
  9. Just how illegal can you go?

    Male nurses and orderlies do this. My opinion is that this is due to the old fashioned stigma attached to male nurses.This is a new day. I, wonder if this is the reason that prevents most men from becoming nurses. Welcome TO ALL MALE NURSES!!!!!!!!
  10. Verbal Orders, Do you take them?

    Yes, I take them also. In the private field there's not much choice. So far, so good, We also wear out the FAX machine
  11. question

    THAT'S TRUE !!!!!!
  12. I can't open them either !!!!!!
  13. Dresses???

    Terrible legs!!!!! ...Keep them covered at all times
  14. We've got you,wrkoutgirl, Welcome
  15. The Elderly-What do you see?

    Thanks, betts, i have been looking for this poem for years. The last time i saw it was in nursing school. I'll save it this time
  16. The Elderly-What do you see?

    It's amazing how life works !!!!!!! I have been looking for this poem for years. No one seemed to know what i was talking about, since the author is unknown. I last saw it in nursing school and was so sorry that i didn't save it, and here it fal...
  17. I don't feel that they should be there. A Code can be very ugly and some things family just do not understand. I suppose if they insist,they have the right,but i feel they can add to an already tense situation, particularly if it's a small area, crow...
  18. enteral feedings

    Also another procedure that helps with the reflux. You didn't mention whether the child gets bolus feedings or by pump.Decreasing the rate of the pump. Can receive same amount over a longer period of time seems to help greatly. Also making sure the c...
  19. LPN/aide

    I agree 100% !!!!!!!!!... PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE .......................... GERINRS..I am planning to develop a new website or prehaps a newsleter,geared exclusively to L.P.N.'s. May i please have your input ...
  20. injection technique

    I agree with the quicker the better. I prefer the dart tecnique and i haven't had any problems. will pinch muscle if patient is small or thin
  21. Value Clarification\Sentence Completion

    1...I've restored optimuum health to the patients in my care, giving unbiased care within my scope of practice, knowledge and skill..................... 2....To receive the best care possible regardless of ra...
  22. need some quick help

    http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_home/sec13/145.htm
  23. http://members.tripod.com/~lindafisher/
  24. pediatric HIV/AIDS nurses?

    Sorry BeachNurse, I was speaking of a case that i'm currently working.
  25. Please help with Time management techniques

    Want a good laugh ? One LTC facility wanted us to complete a "TIME AND MOTION " sheet daily!!!!!