BEDPAN76

BEDPAN76

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  1. We're out of ideas.....can you help?

    BEDPAN76 replied to laurasc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

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  2. Ill try this here since Im getting no replies...

    BEDPAN76 replied to colleennurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing manager may be on vacation or out sick, so don't press the panic button yet! Wait at least another 3 or 4 days...Good luck to you and please let us know how things turn out!

  3. I can't believe it!!

    BEDPAN76 replied to Dixiecup's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dixie, miracles DO happen! Congratulations and please keep us posted on your career

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

    BEDPAN76 replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hey Coco and welcome to allnurses! What a story! Years ago I worked Thanksgiving Day. Dietary had placed some sort of leaves on a plate with fruit on top. The one patient ate everything on the tray...

  5. MDS Coordinator. Again!?

    BEDPAN76 replied to fulzgold's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hey Cheese, Wishing you the best and hoping you can get everything straightened out before state comes in. Keep us

  6. Should I go to work tomorrow

    BEDPAN76 replied to bunnie004's topic in General Nursing

    Check the CDC website and print it out if there is any question later why you called out. Hope you feel better soon! P.S. The CDC site does not necessarily support a doctor's note. That is why you...

  7. Roster/Sample Matrix

    BEDPAN76 replied to carrieMDSrn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    MDS takes care of it. The DON is clueless. When we are expecting the state surveyors, it is done every morning. Our MDS comes in at 4:30 am so that she can update with ABTs, falls, etc. Unit managers...

  8. Wish us luck! survey tomorrow

    BEDPAN76 replied to CathyLew's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Cathy, Aren't you lucky to know that tomorrow is the day!! We are expecting them "anytime" now that the "window is open". We can't accept admissions till they re-inspect us. Isolation and...

  9. How do you feel about this?

    BEDPAN76 replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

    What's next? Wine and cheese

  10. Sketchers

    BEDPAN76 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Well, I've had my rockers from Avon (Curves) for about 2 weeks now and LOVE them! :redbeathe I seem to be standing taller with improved posture. Received many questions about them. With tax, I paid...

  11. How is the economy effecting your job?

    BEDPAN76 replied to Mrs leese's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with newish nurse. Higher-ups keep ramming it down our throats how "lucky" we are to even have a job. This is probably true. BUT, we are getting sick and tired of hearing it!!

  12. if you ever leave nursing

    BEDPAN76 replied to funmom's topic in General Nursing

    I''d love to work for a travel magazine reviewing hotels, restaurants and bars!

  13. MDS rant...

    BEDPAN76 replied to nyteshade's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hear you loud and clear! In my facility we (MDS) are encouraged to give short inservices on how to document for skilled residents. Why won't your facility allow

  14. Nurse by Peggy Anderson

    BEDPAN76 replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Maria! Check out books by Echo

  15. My Father Died Today

    BEDPAN76 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Sue, I am sooo sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself!

  16. Would You Take This Job?

    BEDPAN76 replied to kemkem's topic in General Nursing

    Go ahead and take the job. It's a JOB! Don't worry about the Vicodin. It's been more than 72 hours and you have a legit script for it. Making the decision to take that first job is not easy. Sometimes...

  17. Help!!!!

    BEDPAN76 replied to CandyGyrl1985's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds fishy to me. Alli has been around for at least a couple of years. The lab should run a gas chromatography on this. I have never heard of a test result that was neither positive or negative....

  18. MDS Nurses: do the other departments respect MDS?

    BEDPAN76 replied to nyteshade's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Financial Clinician. Love it!!!

  19. WooHoo! First Week Down!

    BEDPAN76 replied to Stacey Newbern's topic in General Nursing

    Glad all is going well. You will have ups and downs, for sure. But a positive attitude will take you a long

  20. I'm back!

    BEDPAN76 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey there Sue! It's great to hear from you! Glad you have a job! I was recently transferred from MDS to unit manager. It's a big change but, you know, I'm feeling more like a nurse now and I have a...

  21. Humorous thoughts as I prepare for ANOTHER job interview

    BEDPAN76 replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Nervous! Thanks for updating us on whats happening (or not happening) Hang in there. Don't give up! Take

  22. Why should I do this???

    BEDPAN76 replied to SargeRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hi Sarge! Keep us posted on how the new job goes. I, too, started as a Unit Manager for a 2 hall 60 bed LTC abouy 3 weeks ago. I had been doing MDS/care plans at the facility for 2 years so at least...

  23. Sexual Harassment?

    BEDPAN76 replied to diane227's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel bad for the CNA. You said he was an excellent employee. I would suspend him for 3 days, then have a serious talk with him. He is from a different culture (Nigeria ) and there could be some...

  24. Sketchers

    BEDPAN76 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Avon sells the rocker-bottoms also. One of our nurses got them. She said she woke up in the am without hip or back pain! The commercial for the Skechers looks good and I think I'll go ahead and get...

  25. Would you say this nurse has a ' problem?'

    BEDPAN76 replied to IMABSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, agree with above poster. Leave this alone. Keep your eyes open and offer support to her prn. She obviously trusts you. You don't have anything to