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  1. Things you don't want to hear your Aide say

    readytoroll replied to readytoroll's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    this happens all the time with confused patients. they will refuse to do anything for the first person who walks in, but send in someone else and within minutes they are smiling and happy. not the...

  2. Things you don't want to hear your Aide say

    readytoroll replied to readytoroll's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i'd be fine with that! lol i am sure there are plenty. ahem... this is not an aide bashing thread. it was meant to be a list of things your aide says that make your heart drop into your shoes for a...

  3. Things you don't want to hear your Aide say

    readytoroll replied to readytoroll's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :yeah:I love

  4. What type of family member drives you craziest?

    readytoroll replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh I haven't met that one yet, thank

  5. What type of family member drives you craziest?

    readytoroll replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    The interpreter: This one will tell you that her mother said she is not enjoying the food and won't eat it unless the texture is changed...again. When her mother hasn't spoken more than two words in...

  6. Things you don't want to hear your Aide say

    readytoroll replied to readytoroll's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OMG! My heart dropped just thinking about that

  7. Things you don't want to hear your Aide say

    readytoroll replied to readytoroll's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "noticed he was not breathing!" for some reason that just cracks me up, i can just picture it being said with a totally straight face!

  8. Racism at clinical site...what to do?

    readytoroll replied to ybstressed's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's horrible. Since you are as student I would suggest you discuss it with your instructor first. Hopefully they screw up and do that nonsense when the state inspectors are

  9. Anyone using CAA to pay for Excelsior ADN?

    readytoroll replied to readytoroll's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just STARTING...ugh! LOL I graduated my LPN program in July. I need the 7 exams and Microbiology, so that's not too bad! You just started in May? How long did you spend on each

  10. Georgia Help!

    readytoroll replied to Suzanneyoulike's topic in Online Distance Learning

    We work in a nursing home! I work two 16's myself (but I only live 1/2 a mile away) I have heard of other people on here that do the same in Hospitals, particularly on weekends. I think it's called a...

  11. Anyone using CAA to pay for Excelsior ADN?

    readytoroll replied to readytoroll's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That's fantastic! I am so excited! I was just having trouble with the getting in touch with the right people at Excelsior to find out who to send it to! LOL I am so excited, can't wait to be where you...

  12. name change

    readytoroll replied to m&jsmom's topic in General Nursing

    I had a very hard time getting a hold of the NM BON too! I resorted to e-mail so that I had proof of contact, they answered me quicker

  13. Anyone using CAA to pay for Excelsior ADN?

    readytoroll replied to readytoroll's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Finally got someone on the phone today and found the answer I needed! I figured I'd post it here in case anyone else had the same question! Once you get your voucher from the MyCAA office (it comes...

  14. Georgia Help!

    readytoroll replied to Suzanneyoulike's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What reason did they give you for denying your application? You can't retake the NCLEX at this point. I work with a lady who lives rather far away so she works two doubles (16 hours each), two days in...

  15. Health Safety tomorrow....need your help today

    readytoroll replied to JOLIEDAME's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Great

  16. I passed Health Safety!!!!!!!!

    readytoroll replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations! I am gearing up for Health Safety

  17. Dealing the 'that' nurse

    readytoroll replied to erqueen66's topic in Emergency

    I just nod and smile until she leaves, it's the best way to get rid of her quickly!

  18. No One Dies Alone (NODA) Program

    readytoroll replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have anything like that but I think it's a fantastic

  19. When A Nurse Can't Offer a Hug...

    readytoroll replied to Cherybaby's topic in General Nursing

    The funky ones need love

  20. I might just barf!

    readytoroll replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is it usually gets better in the second trimester...Good

  21. Who has the best CPNE workshop?

    readytoroll replied to stevefl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    West coast Tina is the one out of

  22. Excelsior College- almost seems too easy

    readytoroll replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well this may be off topic but, If you decide to buy the "required" text books from half.com (which I recommend, I got everything for Health Safety for $91 including shipping) do NOT choose media...

  23. LPNs called to come in and work as Aides? Is this common?

    readytoroll replied to lisaannjamRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new nurse in LTC, I haven't been called in to work an Aide shift yet, but I have heard that it does happen from time to time. Our DON usually schedules a "floater" Aide so if someone calls out...

  24. My hospital is going SMOKE FREE!!

    readytoroll replied to CCLOUD9's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a an LTC and we are smoke free. We have One resident who was grandfathered in and is allowed to smoke at scheduled times. Employees have to walk out into the field next to the facility to a...

  25. Do You Wear Your Colors To Work?

    readytoroll replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    We can wear whatever we like and on Fridays we can wear blue jeans. Which I don't do because scrubs are far more