ladytopaz

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1. Out of Scope of Practice?

   ladytopaz posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Yesterday several family members came in to see their loved one stating that they had heard through other family members that they were now being seen by Hospice. To make a long story short, the day...

2. Should I tell the Nurse Recruiter

   ladytopaz replied to surfgirl1679's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   "21 weeks long" Personally speaking, but I would really hesitate in even hiring you knowing that you would be leaving for that long of a period. And, if by not telling them, to me would be dishonest...

3. Overwhelmed

   ladytopaz replied to butterfly_kisses9188's topic in General Nursing

   I know exactly how you feel! I too left a very stressful nursing position at a hospital and my family acted like I had committed a huge crime and that I was looking for an 'easy' job. It wasn't until...

4. PAR Charting

   ladytopaz replied to ladytopaz's topic in General Nursing

   Your logic makes perfect sense to

5. PAR Charting

   ladytopaz posted a topic in General Nursing

   Has anyone every heard of PAR charting? I just started working at a facility in Dayton, Ohio and they have the nurses use this type of documentation (nurses notes) instead of 'normal' nursing notes....

6. Shift Report

   ladytopaz replied to ladytopaz's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I finally started using our computerized Kardex's on each patient. Writing down labs, new meds, VS, tests that have been ordered, etc. If I havn't written it down and it's not on the Kardex...they can...

7. Shift Report

   ladytopaz posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am a first year nurse, graduated in June of 2005. I am having one heck of a time being able to give report off to the next shift without the oncoming nurse making rude comments, rolling of the eyes...

8. a hint for getting your result

   ladytopaz replied to arabia117's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   :uhoh21: Oh I wish they would hurry up and post our results...this suspense is killing me !! The exam shut off at 76 questions. I know the majority that have passed when theirs shut off at 76 is...

9. a hint for getting your result

   ladytopaz replied to arabia117's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Ohio posts the results usually within 24-28 hours on the BON

10. Come on all you NCLEX (week of 07/18) takers...

    ladytopaz replied to xokelly2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am scheduled to take mine on Thursday the 21st! I've been procrastinating on studying but have definitely buckled down and started studying yesterday. I am more excited than scared about the test....

11. Problems with Boards

    ladytopaz replied to ladytopaz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just an update for everyone. My civil background check did not show how the desposition of the case. That is why the BON requested that I obtain certified court copies. Needless to say, everything...

12. Problems with Boards

    ladytopaz replied to ladytopaz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I called the BON review board contact last week. They were meeting this week and I should know something soon, I hope. I hope that it will not prevent me from obtaining my license, it's just the...

13. Problems with Boards

    ladytopaz replied to ladytopaz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just wanted to put this at the top 'again' in hopes that someone has some advice on waiting this one out!

14. Problems with Boards

    ladytopaz replied to ladytopaz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Suzanne4 - Yes, I listed this on my application. In fact I even listed it on my application with the hospital that I interviewed with in Columbus. I explained the incident to the HR person...no...

15. Problems with Boards

    ladytopaz posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok since this is a new thread I thought I would post here and hope that someone has an answer! Graduated from nursing school in June of this year and waiting for that letter to take boards. Well...