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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. 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...

  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. PAR Charting

    ladytopaz replied to ladytopaz's topic in General Nursing

    Your logic makes perfect sense to

  7. 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...

  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 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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!

  15. 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...

  16. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    ladytopaz replied to straba's topic in General Students

    Just an update...I graduated June 11th!! Good Luck to all of you who are still in

  17. Anyone (or someone you know) fail clinical?

    ladytopaz replied to SirJohnny's topic in General Students

    I had a girl in my first year, first quarter clinicals fail. She practically screamed down the hall at another student nurse that her patient was a fruit loop!! Needless to say, the clinical...

  18. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    ladytopaz replied to straba's topic in General Students

    Clark State Community College Springfield, OH Only "80" Days til Graduation!! Woo Hoo!! Melody

  19. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    ladytopaz replied to straba's topic in General Students

    Second Quarter, first year, ADN, Clark State Community College, Springfield, OH Loving every minute of

  20. Ultram cost me my new dream job

    ladytopaz replied to KELLYGIRL's topic in General Nursing

    I had to take a drug test at a LTC facility that I worked for and they did not even ask me what prescription drugs if any that I was taking. Or even OTC ones. I remember when I worked in HR about 10...

  21. Question about Graduation

    ladytopaz replied to Guest26407's topic in General Students

    How many schools use the "traditional" nurses cap for pinning or graduation ceremonies? I mentioned this to our Dean and she told me that we do not get the option of even asking for the nursing cap....