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    Input needed

    fultzymom replied to Lpn1997's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We do not do syringe feeding at my facility either (not sure why it has never been done since before I started). If you feel this is what is required for her to keep her off the TF, I would research...
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    Moral Issue Question...

    fultzymom replied to Thepreacherswife's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the thing about that is that it is the doctor's decision to make, not the nurse's. We have nothing to do with it. If a family asks my opinion about those kind of situations, (I work LTC so it...
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    Dismissed from nursing program

    fultzymom replied to VRNH's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear about the run of bad luck that you had. I know this will not help because I am in Ohio but at my school if you fail, you have to repeat the quarter. And if you fail the same quarter...
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    nursing ratios in longterm care

    fultzymom replied to Smiles07's topic in General Nursing

    The LTC facility that I work at has a ratio of 25:1 except on the rehab unit. Then we have 14:1. I think that is pretty much the norm. Night shift has 50:1 on our LT units then the Alzheimer's unit is...
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    "We're Just Nurses" ..... Grrrrrrr!!!

    fultzymom replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in Emergency

    I understood why she did not want to offer the results of the x-ray but I think she could have offered a better explaination than that. It makes us look like a bunch of air
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    On call for free?

    fultzymom replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    So if they want you to assess then do you actually have to get out of bed et go in there or are they wanting you to just give info based on what they are telling you over the phone? I do not think I...
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    On call for free?

    fultzymom replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    If I worked the floor et was not in upper management, I would be telling them to get someone else on call. They should be asking the doctor questions for what to do in situations such as you...
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    On call for free?

    fultzymom replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    We also do that. I don't really have a problem with it. I knew it was part of the job when I took it. I am on call for falls, medication questions, just whatever they might have a problem with. I do...
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    On call for free?

    fultzymom replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    At my work each of the office RN's take a week a month for anything that is needed et for staffing issues. We only get paid for the time spent for staffing, making calls to get people in, ect. If they...
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    CEO told me to stay home while state evaluators vist the place I work..:(

    fultzymom replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    I do not know that it is a lack of confidence in you but maybe they just wanted experienced nurses in while state is in. Surveys are hard. Anything that happens wrong while they are there and the...
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    Help! Pre-Employment Drug Testing

    fultzymom replied to SweetieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I once had a clinical site that made you drug test. They said that it could show so the school warned us about taking it. But we had the opportunity at any drug test that I have ever taken to list all...
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    typical wage for lpn?

    fultzymom replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    I just talked with my DON et she is helping out at our sister facility in Cincinnati et they start out their LPN's at $19 per hour. So I would say that Chicago would be more like that pay due to the...
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    typical wage for lpn?

    fultzymom replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure where you live but I am in Southern Ohio et at my nursing home a LPN starts out at about $15-$16 per hour full time. If you are contingent then you make $2 more on the hour. A RN starts out...
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    MDS workload

    fultzymom replied to catmom1's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    We have two MDS nurses et an assessment cordinator who also puts them into computer et does the state submissions. We are a 150 bed facility with 26 bed skilled unit. Hope this helps.
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    Taking A Poll for an Assignment

    fultzymom replied to beckyrmm's topic in General Nursing

    Been a nurse almost five years. I do not have it. I have looked into what it costs et it is not a lot. Not sure why I have never taken the time to get a policy. When I was in nursing school, it was...
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    Fibromyalgia

    fultzymom replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    My mom has fibromyalgia et has days that she can not even pick up my two year old because she hurts so bad. She is not a drug seeker as she takes only Naproxen for the pain et takes Tylenol. I think...
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    2 Emotional

    fultzymom replied to Young Woman's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, that's why we answered. As for being alright about 15 minutes after being so upset, I lost my dad about four months ago et when I am talking about him with one of my friends, I get upset...
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    Pass rate

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

    My school's passage rate was 98-99%. I do not know if I would have felt comfortable going to a school that was the low
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    After reading negative thread, want to give up nursing dream!

    fultzymom replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    If nursing is what you feel you are supposed to do, then don't let anything stop you. Nursing is just like any other job. There are going to be days when you feel like you can not remember why you...
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    Transplant in Elderly

    fultzymom replied to Pam RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    She is lucky that she got the transplant. Most hospitals will not do them on people who are over either 65 or 69 I forget which it is for sure. If you are not compliant with the treatment regimine,...
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    I need help with a question.

    fultzymom replied to missyhart's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You need to utilize the social worker who works at the facility. She should have all the contacts you need to get help for your father. Does he qualify for Medicaid or would he be considered private...
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    Why can't I find a job? :'(

    fultzymom replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried going to the places et talking with the HR director? I found that I have better results when I actually go in et talk with them et file an application rather than just relying on the...
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    2 Emotional

    fultzymom replied to Young Woman's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is normal to get emotional when working with people. Especially if you work in LTC. You are with these people every day, often with them much more than their own family. They become a part...
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    Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    fultzymom replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    I never took lunches when I worked the floor (I am now in MDS) but I did not look down on others who did. I was happy that they had time to take a break et often wished that I did. But I was the RN...
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    Need help, is this verbal abuse?

    fultzymom replied to stamidg's topic in General Nursing

    I think it was most certainly verbal abuse. If you know that resident has certain behaviors, you try to redirect them, not provoke them et then yell at them for it. That is just part of managing...