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    You need an order to remove a fecal impaction digitally right?

    nursejoy1 replied to lashuna1028's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In the LTC facility I work at, it's pretty much routine and the MDs expect us to use our nursing judgement on it. Ducolax Suppositories are a standing order for everyone unless they have allergies or...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    nursejoy1 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I've posted about my neice Macy before- but here's another one. Macy was born July 30, 2004. When she was very new, my sister took a walk aound her front yard holding Macy. There was a rose bush with...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    nursejoy1 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    What a beatiful love story. If we all could be lucky enough to experience such a great love. On another note- My office is in a building that is away from the main building of our LTC. The last 2...
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    And yes...it is all legal.

    nursejoy1 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in a very good LTC /Rehab facility. Ratios are Days- Rehab- Nursing- 1:12 max, CNA 1:6 max, LTC- Nursing 1:24, CNA- 1:7, plus 2 restorative CNAs and 5 Activities CNAs. I have been at the same...
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    Student Nurse wanting to work as CNA

    nursejoy1 replied to RFederer's topic in General Nursing

    In Alabama, nursing students who have completed their Nursing Fundamental class/clinical can be added to the state CNA registry without testing, provided they have verification of passing the class....
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    nursejoy1 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    My Grandfather had Alzheimer's and for the last year or so of his life, if asked, he would say he was 43. Actually he was 83 when he died. At the Funeral Home, He looked so peaceful, and SOOOOOmuch...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    nursejoy1 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    This is kind of long- I have several stories- Most involving my neice Macy Nicole, who died of SIDS at 15 weeks. About 1 1/2 months before Macy died, my sister told me that sometimes at 2-3 am, she...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    nursejoy1 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I love this thread and have some great stories I'll add later. Funny thing, as I'm reading this, one of my interior doors keeps "bumping" and there is no way a wind could be hitting it and there is no...
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    Tell me the good things about LTC!

    nursejoy1 replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked in LTC for > 16 yrs. I love it! You really get to know the residents and the staff becomes almost like family. The residents come to know you and the continuity of care is phenomenal....
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    I really need your advice. PLEASE!

    nursejoy1 replied to meyun06's topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN ( 7 yrs), was a CNA before that ( 9 yrs), currently working on my RN. I do agree that RNs have more education, but that does not always make them better nurses. I have been at my facility...
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    Snead State Ranking Process

    nursejoy1 replied to YGPHNM's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I'm not sure if they would substitute one grade for another, but I do know that several of the students in the program now did not have their Micro before entering the program. They started the...
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    Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    nursejoy1 replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

    We had one CNA that used "I can't find my husband, but when I do, I'll leave the kids with him and come in. " Another (but sad, not funny) said " My husband is high and I can't leave the kids w/ him"...
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    Help me with my dad

    nursejoy1 replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    I had a similar problem with my dad. It's a "male thing", I guess. He pushes my mom to go to the doctor when she is slightly sick. (COPD) But my dad had obviously decreased blood flow to his left...
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    Newly hired LPN is making more money!!!!

    nursejoy1 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    This is a regular practice in most health care facilities that I know of. They tend to offer more to new hires to recruit but they feel assured that current staff will stay regardless. We had this...
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    I failed my first quiz!

    nursejoy1 replied to serendipity123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't worry! We all goof up once in a while.You are on the right path to doing better. One bad grade will not fail you. Good Luck to
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    to atkins or not

    nursejoy1 replied to krn_hd's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've never tried it, but I had an uncle who did. He lost 53 pounds in 2 months!! BUT- then he started to have severe leg cramps and had to go off his diet. He GAINED approximately 60 pounds in 3...
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    ltc nursing

    nursejoy1 replied to witter11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was a 7p-7a LPN charge nurse at an LTC for 3 years and I loved it. I am still at the same facility as education nurse. The only reason I changed positions is that my body got tired of night shift...
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    Bio 201 online?

    nursejoy1 replied to KimmieNEAL's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I'm an LPN, working on pre-reqs for LPN-RN mobility.I have taken and enjoyed both BIO 201 and 202 online at Snead State in Boaz. Made A's in both as well. Had a great teacher. Very accessible,...
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    Can someone advise me on how to help my sister?

    nursejoy1 replied to Mademioselle_X's topic in General Nursing

    These things happen. There are always those who have different priorities and they are always right! ( or at least they think so) Tell your sister that for everyone of "those" there will be a...
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    Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    nursejoy1 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi!! I am a 35 year old, mother of one 10 y.o. son (Logan) Married for 15 years. Ihave been an LPN for 6 years at an LTC facility. 3 years as night shift charge nurse and 3 years as education nurse. I...
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    nursing program

    nursejoy1 replied to chimene's topic in General Nursing

    I am now an LPN working on my 2 year RN. I have researched the RN-BSN and the schools here (Alabama) offer a 1 year program. If you want your MSN, they offer a 5 semester program to go from associates...
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    Who loves it??????

    nursejoy1 replied to auwrestler197's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE nursing. I am in LTC, the education nurse at my facility. I love the challenges and the difference we make in our resident's lives. There are few careers that can make a difference like nurses...
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    Introductions...........

    nursejoy1 replied to CardioTrans's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Hey everyone! I'ma 35 y.o. LPN- working on my RN. I work in LTC in Cherokee County. 3 years as charge nurse and now almost 3 years as education nurse. I'm married (15 yrs) and have a 10 y.o.
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    What would you do???

    nursejoy1 replied to brwneyegal's topic in General Nursing

    I am the CNA Instructor at my facility and I love it. It is definately challenging and interesting. But only you can decide what you want to do. Good