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    What do you think of this?

    fultzymom replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I do not see how they can make you sign a contract since you already work there. I do see how they could try to get new employees to sign the contract though. I would not sign a contract promising to...
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    Need counseling on a life decision

    fultzymom replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear that things are a mess for you right now. If it were me, I would choose to go with my little one. I think being with him right now et having the security to know someone is backing you...
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    3 Hrs Orientation

    fultzymom replied to Lshona's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WOW! That is not much orientation! I think that it would scare me off too! Sometimes when a facility is short they will try to cut down your orientation time but that short is scarry!! I don't think I...
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    Gotta off the wall question

    fultzymom replied to bakpakr's topic in General Nursing

    the good thing is they listen to you. that helps a lot. and they know you. i know that my md also works with me. but even before he worked with me too, he always listened to what i had to say. and i...
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    Gotta off the wall question

    fultzymom replied to bakpakr's topic in General Nursing

    It is sometimes easier to have a patient that is educated about what is going on. But on the flip side of the coin, it is hard to educate someone who thinks they know everything that is going on et...
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    IM questions

    fultzymom replied to Curiosity77's topic in General Nursing

    hope this helps some!!
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    Nursing Student that hates her job... help!

    fultzymom replied to Princess74's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to sound harsh but in the real world, you are going to be doing what people call "aide" work. Just because there are NA's does not mean that they are available all the time. They are busy so...
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    Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

    fultzymom replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    I am a MDS nurse in a LTC facility. I do assessments to get payment. I have worked at my facility for five years. I started out as STNA, went on to LPN, then got my RN. I worked nights, evenings, et...
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    50YO new nurse dreads work

    fultzymom replied to havepatients's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that you have not found your niche. Have you considered LTC or rehab? There you really get to know your patients. I have worked at my facility for five years. This has been my only job....
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    Confused bout what to do with my life. Please, answer these q's about being a nurse!

    fultzymom replied to SweetNSpicyGal's topic in General Nursing

    good luck with your decision!! and
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    New grad taking on PRN assignment at nursing home on 3rd shift

    fultzymom replied to Eaglegrad007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our night shift workers pass meds, order meds that need to be re-ordered, stock the carts (med et treatment), provide any treatments that might need it, do any assessments on skilled patients,...
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    Who can give a vaccine?

    fultzymom replied to beBetter45's topic in General Nursing

    In Ohio, a MA can give a vaccine in the Dr. office. In the hospital or LTC facility on the nurses give the shots, be it a RN or
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    Is this normal?

    fultzymom replied to tigress_8207's topic in General Nursing

    :no:That is SOOOO gross!!! And a huge NO-NO!!:smackingf We all develop short cuts but lets hope ours are not things such as that. When I did clinicals, they had an actual tub with a swing chair to...
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    financial aid advice

    fultzymom replied to araujojr's topic in General Nursing

    One thing to mention about Sallie Mae. My hubs had them et I had SAF. We could get a better rate with SAF et we wanted to consolidate for one payment with lower interest on his. Sallie Mae gave us a...
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    financial aid advice

    fultzymom replied to araujojr's topic in General Nursing

    Studnet Assistance Foundation. That is where my loans are through. You can check them out on the web @ http://www.safmt.org/. I got a really good rate on my loans. Hope this helps you. Oh! They are a...
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    Friends in nursing you miss terribly!?

    fultzymom replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    There was a guy Kevin who made us all laugh hysterically when he came in. He went to Ohio State to work. Then there is a girl April, whom I loved getting into trouble with. Miss her a lot. Talked to...
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    I passed... (long detailed story)

    fultzymom replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :smiley_aa:yelclap::w00t:
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    I'm doing it!!!!

    fultzymom replied to sassiebaz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    :balloons:Congrats for getting everything worked out!!! Good luck in
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    Nurse Medication Admin Safety

    fultzymom replied to justrose79's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC et we stand at med carts while preparing meds. Family, other workers, docs, patients can clearly see that we are preparing someones meds. It does not matter. They still interupt us while...
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    Does age really matter???

    fultzymom replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I attended school with "older" students. They were like all the others. Some fit in really well, while others did not. Some of them did really well in school and others had a harder time. I liked the...
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    Patients on Vacation????(long)

    fultzymom replied to emsboss's topic in Emergency

    From the other point of view, I have been on vacation to many different parts of the country et I do not generally carry around my H&P everywhere with me. It is not something that generally...
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    Need A Nurse To Interview

    fultzymom replied to marie425's topic in General Nursing

    1. I have always been interested in the heath field. Even when I was in school--even elementary. 2. I like when at the end of the day I know that I helped someone who was at one of the worst times in...
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    Don't know what to do! Help or advice welcome!

    fultzymom replied to pinknurse_84's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:
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    Pregnant right after giving birth?

    fultzymom replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Actually, you are very likely to get pregnant right after having your baby. That is why they always try to get you on birth control at your 6 week appointment, so you do not end up pregnant again. I...
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    My school forgot what??

    fultzymom replied to vivibonita's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I can only imagine your frustration with the school. That sucks!!:trout: How long it will take depends on the time that it takes your BON to get your applications back to the school. I would guess...