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  1. Procedures for Admissions

    maestrotee replied to maestrotee's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. Sounds like I certainly have my work cut out for me if I intend to be an agent for change in this area. Your comments are very helpful. Keep 'em coming!

  2. Golden Living Centers

    maestrotee replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I work for Golden Living Center and my facility, just like everything else, is just what you make of it ... and put into it. I have worked pretty hard to build relationships with my CNA's and have...

  3. Decided to Interview - Those that know my story help help help

    maestrotee replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck, brokenheart! I sure hope it works out for you. I would pack my bags full of great stories to tell regarding your experience, especially in regards to assessment skills and bedside care....

  4. Interesting Article

    maestrotee replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That was just crazy talk. I don't know what school he researched but the last two years of my life would have been a whole lot easier if I would have gone there! First of all, our classes start off...

  5. Safe Staffing Saves Lives - ANA has started a campaign for us

    maestrotee replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    This board deserves a sticky!

  6. Male nurse looks

    maestrotee replied to albert6jed's topic in Men in Nursing

    hehe ... no offense, but that sounds reeeeaaaly hard to

  7. Blood Glucose Monitoring w/o Dr.'s orders

    maestrotee replied to kels764's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my understanding, blood glucose monitoring is a perfectly acceptable nursing measure to rule out hypoglycemia in a patient that might present with symptoms (non-responsiveness, diaphoresis, etc.)...

  8. my nursing career is gone!

    maestrotee replied to imanrsatht's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is so obviously a hoax thread. Seriously, people, "who or what is the BON?" and "my agency pays only .59 cents over minimum wage". Don't be duped. Close this thread. Just my

  9. Unprofessional conduct

    maestrotee replied to cabbagepatchkid's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ummmm ... I'm not quite sure what this all means but, as a nurse, by what standard would you stand up for what's right even if you have to 'rock the boat'? I don't give a rat's fat behind how new...

  10. New Grad with only 2 Days Orientation?!?!

    maestrotee replied to maestrotee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for the replies. I know I will have to stick it out and one thing that I've noticed is that the things that tripped me up the first couple of days are getting progressively more routine. It...

  11. New Grad with only 2 Days Orientation?!?!

    maestrotee posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just started my first nursing job two weeks ago at a LTC facility and was thrown out on the floor with 12-18 patients after only 2 days of orientation!!! I guess that the staff 'shortage' has...

  12. Family Members

    maestrotee replied to vonxojn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    After reading all these posts, you came around and stated the most intelligent response after all. Sounds like you nailed it right on the head. Those conversations will get easier with that little...

  13. Help! This nurse is trying to eat me!

    maestrotee posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay, the title might be a little misleading (and I'm sure it will probably be renamed by the administrators :icon_roll) but, if it is true that some nurses eat their young, then I might have a pretty...

  14. Help! This nurse is trying to eat me!

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

    Thanks for the suggestion! I am going to pick that up this week. I love to read, and constructive interactions to add to my 'tool kit' for these situations are always welcome. That's what I love...

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

    maestrotee replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    TAP Q 2 Hrs.

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

    maestrotee replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Last year in my clinicals (brand new nurse here) I followed around the wound care team at a local hospital and spent a good deal of time in a sweet paraplegic gentleman's room dressing and treating...

  17. Confidence shot down

    maestrotee replied to nosnow1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And then vomit on her brand new

  18. Help! This nurse is trying to eat me!

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

    Shawna, your comments were so encouraging that I don't really know how to respond. Thank you. I am fairly certain that I will handle this situation with integrity, but I certainly will never be that...

  19. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    maestrotee replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed! Wheeeeeeeee! My name is on the SBON website with my license number. It just turned up 20 min.

  20. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    maestrotee replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay, here's my rationale ... I am sure that 85 questions is definitely a good thing unless you are a complete moron. This is the logic. If your test cuts off at 85 and you fail, then basically the...

  21. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    maestrotee replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you as well, Stina5812. My fingers are crossed for both of us. What a completely unnerving experience that was. One thing I can say for sure is that, on the questions that I was unsure...

  22. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    maestrotee replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Alright, I just came back from the NCLEX-PN that I took this morning. SWEET MOTHER, that was a mind bender!!! I agree that Saunders wasn't a very good help. It may have swung the vote on about 5...

  23. Did I just waste a TON of time?!

    maestrotee posted a topic in General Nursing

    Please forgive me if this gets a little lengthy but I will try and keep it as brief as possible. I am 38 and happily married for 7 years with a 3 year old boy with a newly diagnosed autism. I just...

  24. Did I just waste a TON of time?!

    maestrotee replied to maestrotee's topic in General Nursing

    Having the charges expunged is something that I plan on looking into. I have heard, however, that even with the record expunged, it will always show up as an arrest with the fingerprint FBI check....

  25. Did I just waste a TON of time?!

    maestrotee replied to maestrotee's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I applied and was given clearance after I included a notarized affidavit regarding charges that they keep in your file. I have an appointment to test next