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  1. Everything Sucks: Red Flags?

    Neats replied to missmagee's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear about this situation. Here is what I would do... 1. If you are staying there I would get a hold of the training RN (this maybe the DON) it is OK ask for the sign off sheets for new...

  2. Anyone Knowledgeable Here About Medicare/Insurance?

    Neats replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    For Medicare coverage to kick in you need for SNF; If your break in skilled care lasts more than 30 days, you need a new 3-day hospital stay to qualify for additional SNF care. The new hospital stay...

  3. Seeking "a-day-in-the-life" from Military Nurses!

    Neats replied to Capsaicin`'s topic in Government, Military

    I joined as a 71L at the beginning. I never went to high school dropped out in 7th grade, went back to an alternative school, got my high school diploma and joined the Army. I went to college and...

  4. Can nurses get their licenses revoked or suspended for fighting outside of the workplace?

    Neats replied to Nsco2018's topic in General Nursing

    It is always nice to put a face to the

  5. New Grad Nurse Arrogance

    Neats replied to gizmojamz's topic in General Nursing

    When I first got my Nursing Home Administrator License I thought I had made it. My license hung on the wall, I was responsible for everything in that facility and I drove staff crazy. I was there...

  6. How often are you asked for opiates?

    Neats replied to bryanleo9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As having history as a prison nurse I can say we did mouth checks or the correctional officers did mouth checks for scheduled II narcotics. We had many parolees come back from the outside on multiple...

  7. Don't do it!

    Neats replied to Seeing Myself Out's topic in Psychiatric

    So first question is what do you want to be when you grow up? It sounds like you are a well rounded Registered Nurse who really has not found your niche. When you feel you have reached road...

  8. better days

    Neats replied to Ambersmom's topic in General Nursing

    I will never understand why people allow themselves to get to the point where they fall apart because of negativity. On the other hand I will never understand why people can say something negative...

  9. Anyone else being GPS tracked?

    Neats replied to RN0904's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just want to make sure you are being monitored because you have a corrective plan with the nursing board? My husband's company does GPS for governmental vehicles and phones. I would under no...

  10. LVN with Bachelors as a Clinical Instructor?

    Neats replied to Light Shine's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    If you are teaching me I would have heart burn if you are the same level. In this case I do not think it would cause any issues as you are an LPN teaching students who want to be LPN's and you have a...

  11. Federal Marijuana Ban Lift Effects on Nursing

    Neats replied to bluma5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I do not use drugs to include pot but once I give up my licenses when I retire this will be another story. I live in Idaho and am surrounded by states that have legalized pot. Do not drive in Idaho...

  12. Complicated background, should I go to nursing school?

    Neats replied to 2012bar's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I appreciate your honesty and here is my advice: I would hire an attorney who can guide you with your goal of becoming a Licensed RN. Focus on the license. You not only need to worry about the Board...

  13. snf burn out

    Neats replied to Lessstress2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you are up to it they hire LVN/LPN for Utilization Review in the insurance industry. You are looking at medical criteria verses what they send in as far as documentation. The big 4 are Blue Cross,...

  14. NCLEX 75 q's how I DID it..and what do others think is the best way to pass?

    Neats replied to MR.Jake RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think what gives us issues is this... We already formulate an answer as we read the question. What I have found useful is to read the question and not look at the possible answers. Then reread the...

  15. Dropped Pill - Do you give it?

    Neats replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    I have to admit I have with the patient permission. It was medication they supplied and costly. She was married to a doctor and told me that if I throw that away she will charge the facility. She...

  16. Weird actions that are out of nursing scope

    Neats replied to AriRN36's topic in General Nursing

    I would never give any child other than my own OTC medication, and if it is prescription medication you better bet I took my family member to the doctors to get that check up and prescription. If...

  17. School nurse for special education and disabilities

    Neats replied to aparamo03's topic in School

    I would find out the top 10 medical issues this school has and learn a lot about them to prepare. So if a student has seizures I would study about pediatric seizures, medication associated with this...

  18. Hired, but haven't started

    Neats replied to FMadden's topic in Advanced Practice

    I once hired a Nurse Practitioner as a state employee, it took 8 months. It was frustrating not only for us but for the Nurse Practitioner. You are fortunate to have an ICU position. I was able to...

  19. Why the high turnover in behavioral health?

    Neats replied to northmississippi's topic in Psychiatric

    OK here is my 2 cents worth about mental health and burn out. 1. Mental health is treated separately than the rest of the body and it should NOT be. 2. Mental health has traditionally been a taboo...

  20. Optune Device Supplies

    Neats posted a topic in Oncology

    This device for recurrent glioblastoma sounds like it helps... has anyone had patients on this longer than 6 months? Is it helpful? Just wondering as I have approved a few and 2 have been longer...

  21. Bad popup 2018 need advise!!

    Neats replied to Hoping4anRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry you did not pass, next time here is what I did and it maybe helpful I really did not review too much because I took the test right after I graduated I think it was 2 weeks later so all was fresh...

  22. Can you explain a time when you feel like your nursing license was put on the line?

    Neats replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    I have never felt like my license was on the line in my many years in this field however I have felt pressure to complete things without MD orders, or without upper management permission. If you do...

  23. Cna incident investigation

    Neats replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    Most lifts I know take 2 people. In this case with a Sit/Stand Mechanical Lift it still takes 2 people. Yes you made a bad decision. Learn form this. With that said I do not think you should be...

  24. Dismissal from nursing school without failing any course

    Neats replied to Beebee18's topic in General Students

    I am not going to address you being black and say we belong to one race the human race. Your explanations were somewhat disjointed and it sounds like you have a lot of emotion inside you. What I...

  25. Assisted living turned nightmare

    Neats replied to danij040866's topic in Nursing Career

    As a LHNA I remember when Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) started...they would not take people in wheel chairs and only people who wore depends and changed themselves. Heck If I remember correctly...