biker nurse

biker nurse

LTC , SDC and MDS certified (3.0)

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  1. WTH kind of question is that

    Still searching for a dx "too stupid to live" maybe it will make ICD-10
  2. Help! Pre-employment nicotine test!

    Seriously, Am I the only one who feels this is an unfair test? As long as you follow the smoking rules at your facility, while working, what does it matter? What is next you cholesterol Level? This...
  3. Confused Company Nurse

    Only thing I can tell you is LBM and stomach pain , has been going around !. Sorry I couldn't be more of
  4. In writing, due to the fact I have accepted a full time position elsewhere, I would like to change my status to per diem. I have enjoyed my expirence here and,,,, Blah blah blah, which is why I hope...
  5. wonder how rumors work in a nursing facility

    Usually starts with "Don't say anything but I heard..." and that person tells the next "Don't tell any one but ...." and so on
  6. Jail Nurse needs info

    That all depends on what your policy and protocols are. You may want to brush up on s/s of drug withdrawl, You really can't expect a convict to be honest, in fact most of what they say are lies. DO...
  7. Weekend Supervisor in LTC Interview

    I don't think it is the quality of workers as much as managemant looking for that dollar and not caring about the care. After 16 years in LTC I got completely burned out and left. Poor and...
  8. looking for a state prison job, but am reluctant

    I wish I could help you, but I was curious about nurses and medically perscribed marijuina. I would think it would be like any other controlled substance, you come up positive however you show them...
  9. Need Honest answer

    I love it! I just left LTC after 17 years ( my whole career) for corrections , it has been 2 weeks and I'm loving it. I'm 43 and most of the nurses are older than me, one even came out of retirement ,...
  10. night shift dilemma

    WOW, My first question is why aren't you hitting the bed as soon as you get home? hubby should up taking care of baby already and letting you get some sleep. Has he tryed to put baby in for Nap...
  11. L/D RN, 1 1/2 yr exp, 37wks preg, new job. HELP!

    I agree being preganat, moving, and starting a new job is alot. Take the maternity leave, and return to work with a whole new prospective. Hang in
  12. Cried at work... in front of a doctor!

    Doctors are people with a different degree and out look then we have. DO NOT give them MORE Power than that!! They put their pants on one leg at a time like the rest of us! Next time you see this...
  13. Oh, What to do...

    I was going to suggest the same. Take the sure thing, (the economy isn't the greatest) and in a year apply to other place with expirence ! Remember 4 nurses to 1 job!! I know I have been out of...
  14. Prob on my way out

    Thank you !! I'm am a little relieved to find out it's not where I will be. But now I know what to look out for! Good luck!! and I will check into the e-mail
  15. I look them in the eye, sternly, tell them that what they did was inappropriate, and I did not like it! And PLEASE DO NOT do it
  16. Prob on my way out

    Is there any way to transfer to another
  17. Which Healthcare fields ARE hiring?

    Therapy / Rehab- Very high demand...
  18. Weekend Supervisor in LTC Interview

    JusT that LTC is more focused on rehab and getting back into community now!! You still have you long term people but most of the income is from medicare, short stay. Get em PT/OT/SP and send them...
  19. New Grad in L&D = Nervous!

    If you dislike it, Most hospitals will let you transfer to a different department instead of losing all the orientation time they invest in you. Lucky for you
  20. Same old story but a new question...

    Don't forget Craigslist!! Got the best job of my nursing career off
  21. Saw my first dead body in the hospital

    Every time I saw a dead body , They were either racked with cancer or elderly. So seeing them dead made me know that they were no longer suffering and in a much better place. Not sad, relief, I guess...
  22. smoking clients

    It should depend on policy. When I used to smoke, I never minded taking residents with me. not that I quit and have breathing issues, I would refuse, but see if a smoker caould take them
  23. Skin tear in Assisted Living

    I personally like to butterfly it back into position! we've had the best success with that!! but you should have a
  24. Customers always right- Really??

    Smells fishy to me. Sounds like you were a scape-goat. Collect your unemployment, but start looking right away. I'm in small town too and had a hard time finding work. Thank god for the prison,,,,,,...
  25. Supplies your school requests?

    No looks like ya got