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  1. Has anyone gone through the Kaiser background check?

    stelarRN replied to cbcle's topic in Telephone Triage

    I'd like to know how you were able to apply for Kaiser's advice nurse position? Did you just look on their careers site often or did you know someone? Would love to apply for that position in the...

  2. Call in sick, or risk getting patients sick?

    stelarRN posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My boss reamed me for calling in sick for my shift tonight. I had the flu last week (called in 2 shifts), felt better, went back to work, and now have a respiratory thing going on, so I called in. My...

  3. RN Coder

    stelarRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am looking to leave bedside nursing due to recent medical issues, and am interested in coding. Are there any RN coders out there who could give me some info on how to get started, where to study,...

  4. Other nurses signing my initials

    stelarRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Today as I was doing my med pass I noticed 2 separate spaces where someone had filled in my initials for the previous day's meds on the MAR. Isn't this illegal? I'm usually on top of the MAR, as my...

  5. How do they rotate your days off?

    stelarRN replied to RNShenanigator's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    every 3rd week i get a weekend off. usually i work 3 or 4 days on, with 1 or 2 days off (8 hour shifts), and it keeps rotating that way each

  6. Other nurses signing my initials

    stelarRN replied to stelarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Vanillanut, the problem is I'm not sure who signed those initials. My DON is known to do whatever it takes to make herself look good, maybe it was her. Or it could have even been medical records, as...

  7. Other nurses signing my initials

    stelarRN replied to stelarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm more than aware of how to legally sign a MAR, and document why a med wasn't

  8. Other nurses signing my initials

    stelarRN replied to stelarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thank

  9. Other nurses signing my initials

    stelarRN replied to stelarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree, it has become harsh here. thank you for your

  10. Other nurses signing my initials

    stelarRN replied to stelarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good idea. I do check my MAR at the end of every med pass. Like I said, I'm usually 100% with it (with my special pen), but I had 2 emergencies that night where I had to call 911, and it happened, in...

  11. Other nurses signing my initials

    stelarRN replied to stelarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So none of you have ever forgotten to sign for a med in the MAR? I understand where you're coming from and agree completely. While I feel management isn't on my side, the usual protocol is that they...

  12. Idaho ADN interested in CA jobs

    stelarRN replied to jbidaho's topic in California Nursing

    i moved from Idaho back to the bay area as an ADN RN. i was lucky enough to find a job at a skilled nursing rehab facility (after 3 months of searching), but i've been "stuck" here for almost 2 years....

  13. If you could do it all over.....

    stelarRN replied to GeminiRN2007's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would choose another profession if I could go back in time. I'm also in my 20's and am already burned out. I feel sad saying that, but it's how I feel at this point in time. I hope that changes and...

  14. Any nurses have SVT or IST?

    stelarRN replied to travelnurse28's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I was just recently diagnosed with IST. My heart rate was in the 160s at times (after wearing a holter monitor). I'm now on Coreg 3.125mg BID. But i still experience palpitations and have had a few...

  15. meds late from pharmacy

    stelarRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our policy is that we must give it within 4 hours of receiving the order. We have an e-kit with most common atb's. Sometimes it is 2 days before the pharmacy delivers the meds. I can't imagine waiting...

  16. Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences...FHCHS RN-BSN

    stelarRN replied to MereSanity's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm starting this August (RN-BSN) as well. I've read a ton of good reviews, so you have to take it all with a grain of salt I think. The only issue I have right now is finding out why some credits...

  17. Is this common?

    stelarRN replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i have a pt right now whose sliding scale starts at 70 (70-100, 2

  18. How Many Residents Do You Care For On Your Unit?

    stelarRN replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    49 residents total, and i care for 20-25 on my

  19. Good Laptop for Nursing school

    stelarRN replied to usernammy's topic in General Students

    i switched from an HP to a Macbook 2 years ago and haven't looked

  20. IV Refresher Course

    stelarRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Recently me and a few other RN's at my facility have been having bad luck when it comes to starting IV's. We usually end up having to call an IV nurse in. We recognize that we need a refresher course....

  21. IV Refresher Course

    stelarRN replied to stelarRN's topic in General Nursing

    thank you for the suggestions akj777, and everyone else :) unfortunately i work at a small rehab facility (thank you CA for closing all the hospitals for us new grads..), i've been there for 10...

  22. How do you build confidence as a nurse?

    stelarRN replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with the above. i've been an RN for 9 months, and it definitely takes time and experience. be as hands on as you

  23. Post LTC Open RN positions-East Bay and South Bay/NorCal

    stelarRN replied to rn_nxt_dr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i would find a list or LTC's in your city/area, print out resumes, dress up, and go there in person to apply and introduce yourself. even if they're not hiring, put in your resume because LTC's tend...

  24. Do you actually memorize all pts meds?

    stelarRN replied to Nuieve's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i remember the familiar patients.. ones i've had for a month at least. i float between stations so it really does help me to remember a lot of the patient's meds. but i always double check before i...

  25. The Line Up... In The Hallway?

    stelarRN replied to Flynurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    it's also important to note that a lot of patients who we do make a priority and make them comfortable in their rooms after dinner, often get agitated, and we have to bring them back out for safety...