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  1. Morphine Diversion--Need replies ASAP

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to yadda_yadda_yadda's topic in Washington Nursing

    PLUS the issue of tampering with pharmaceuticals & falsification of documentation...MAR's...charts, narcotic ledgers.. and orders placed to pharmacy...in addition to the

  2. Do nurses at your LTC facility text the docs?

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to inkydorei's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Absolutely NOT. A Text message shouldn't be considered a verbal, written or telephone order. In my state, anything other that a written & signed order requires read-back for confirmation &...

  3. Nudity?

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to tlp514's topic in General Students

    :hug: ..... No.....This isn't something that is part of nursing school. The 'worst thing' my class was expected to do was give each other a modified bed bath. We wore shorts & kept our shirts...

  4. ADON getting by on Charge nurse's license

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to mercy1975's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Wow...Well, in a 'perfect world', this LPN should've been offered the ADON position with an attached contingency..that she successfully pass her State board exam....and the plan shouldn't have been...

  5. Morale of the Nursing Home

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to Nikki69's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First, Nikki69, I applaud you for working towards a more pleasant workplace for the staff you oversee. + :icon_hug:.....More managers than you'd think simply aren't concerned with morale. In all my...

  6. Need some encouragement

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to Skeetersmom119's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    DEFINITELY keep a diary/log of the goings-on @ this facility...you never know when State might get involved...or some vindictive coworker may decide to call the licensing authority. ---People are...

  7. medication strip packs

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow..that system sounds like hospital/acute care almost....and a LOT of man-power/time placed on your pharmacy. I worked an acute-care setting in Texas (before moving to WA) that used that system....

  8. jobless: new honest advice

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to Big Smurf2007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First, let's clarify that you didn't quit. The Director of Nurses terminated you. Your call to the facility, speaking to the charge nurse doesn't erase the DON's earlier call placed to you. Like...

  9. Call-In question

    yadda_yadda_yadda posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just need some feedback from you guys: I work 2pm-10pm shift @ a nursing home..last week, I had some dental work done. I had 3 fillings done..and my face has been swollen since. My left eye...

  10. The dreaded weakness interview question

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to hatingthewaiting's topic in General Nursing

    I was so eager to respond to your thread! I used to dread this question--but have input that may help you: Personally, my strength & weakness are the SAME thing! My out-spoken nature It is a...

  11. Curious about background clearance

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to Someday2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    :urgycld:Don't panic ...Background checks can take several days, especially if you've lived in multiple states/locations, or have been married/divorced/remarried & your last name has changed from...

  12. First travel assignment - Texas

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to cryptic12's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You're gonna enjoy Texas! I practiced nursing in Texas from 1993-2006, primarily in the Austin area. We relocated to the Pacific NW in 2006. Austin is loaded with culture. If you enjoy live music...

  13. Background Check ran on Dementia Resident

    yadda_yadda_yadda posted a topic in General Nursing

    First, let me say that I feel safe posting this message here..and have always been able to "feel the love" on this site.:icon_hug: I work long-term care, with Alzheimer's Dementia residents. Recently,...

  14. Confused and could use some advice/thoughts

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to Codeda's topic in Washington Nursing

    My family & I moved to WA from Kyle,TX 2 years ago...and I love it here. There are more than enough coffee shops to help you deal with the weather (if it bothers you) :smilecoffeecup: We have...

  15. *Weird* Patient Allergies

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite (from a patient chart) is "Allergic to ALL Psychotropic Meds" This particular patient has MAJOR issues & the family doesn't want any behaviors

  16. Moving to Washington from Chicago

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to Ms_Swag's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi Having just moved to WA in late 2006 (from the Austin, TX area).. I'm by no means an authority on WA...but Tacoma would definitely not be on my list of potential places to move. For one, it has...

  17. Noting orders

    yadda_yadda_yadda posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    I've searched old messages on this site & didn't find an answer to my question--hopefully, some other WA nurses can help :) I work in a long-term care facility. Recently, I took 2 verbal orders...

  18. Alzheimers is the worst

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to hippylady7211's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ((( Hugs ))) I also work with dementia...on a locked unit. We care for various types of dementias--Alzheimer's, vascular, Lewy body, Parkinson's-related....all of it. After +8 hours a day of...

  19. "fan out and go" + alchohol

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    You could always give a glossed-over response.. something to the effect of, "....my husband has the car & has gone fishing (hunting/bowling, whatever works) & won't be back until ---xxxx----"...

  20. Working at Group Health

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to Icess64's topic in Washington Nursing

    Lots of changes are going on within GHC right now...with the closure of the Eastside Hospital & the division of the Eastside Primary Care Clinic. There will be 2 new clinics, one in Bellevue, near...

  21. The most expensive, silly or cheap gifts you received from your hospital

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

    The absolute tackiest I ever received was a book, detailing the history of the hospital! They'd tried selling the books in the gift shop--- for $30 each---but none of them left the shelves--so they...

  22. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was working two-16 hour shifts @ a nursing home, as an agency nurse. I had wound care to do on an elderly, bed-fast, non-responsive patient. I walked into her room & greeted her, as...

  23. Need some input from WA LPN's

    yadda_yadda_yadda posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Hello everyone! I've been in nursing since 1993...(in Texas until August 2006) I recently accepted a clinic position in the Redmond/Kirkland/Bellevue area. Upon interviewing for the position, the...

  24. Medical Terminology & Abbrevations Game :)

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if the elaborate 'lab' repsonse was in regards to my post... AOSTF means 'arrived on scene to find.....' It's one of my personal faves...great opening line for when you happen across someone...

  25. Medical Terminology & Abbrevations Game :)

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I've got one...:monkeydance: ' AOSTF