pielęgniarka

pielęgniarka RN

Hem/Onc, LTC, AL, Homecare, Mgmt, Psych

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  1. Facility wants to take my RN title away

    pielęgniarka replied to rnwings's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking along the same lines, after you address your concerns to your corporation and if they want to keep being sneaky-- buy an RN name tag fastener and clip it onto your nametag, or use a...

  2. Patients sending Myspace Friend Requests!?

    pielęgniarka replied to AKAKatydid's topic in General Nursing

    You could even just email her back with the denial (the mom) say thanks but that your department or physicians office would not approve of or allow that type of correspondance with a patient or former...

  3. Are all LTC's Created Equal

    pielęgniarka replied to luvtosmile's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I float around a lot at work and this is what I do. I have worked all 3 shifts but currently on days. I go into work early whenever I can. In those 25 minutes prior to starting I ignore other staff...

  4. Smoking in LTC/Rehab facilities

    pielęgniarka replied to StNeotser's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Now our facility is smoke free but prior to that.......... the resident or POA, on admit, had to consent to and sign a paper acknowledging our facility smoking schedule which was at like...

  5. I have a Date

    pielęgniarka replied to tbone641's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My b-day is October 25th as well! It's gotta be a good day. I test in November but what I have been doing, is making and tweaking my own flashcards based on unit IV of EC study guide. Practicing care...

  6. am I wrong to be upset with this resident?

    pielęgniarka replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's sweet :-) What great nurses and families to take an interest in their residents & loved ones and make it a workable

  7. Cellphones

    pielęgniarka replied to pumpkin92356's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's become an epidemic! Most CNA's and a nurse at my facility have mastered the art of texting and walking down the hall, they text under the dining room tables when they are feeding people, text...

  8. are you required to call DON first before calling MD?

    pielęgniarka replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    For a while at my facility, we were going by this pretty religiously: If resident is a DNR, we're supposed call the family or POA to see if they would like the resident sent out or if they would like...

  9. Artificial Fingernails and Direct Care Staff

    pielęgniarka replied to pumpkin92356's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I found an artificial nail stuck onto a residents BUTT CHEEK when I went to go change a dressing on his coccyx today!!!!! Thought it was terrible, what if he had suffered a laceration or pressure sore...

  10. Passed CPNE Sept 5-7 in Racine

    pielęgniarka replied to nursemomof3boys's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It is so awesome to read these posts! Way to go

  11. In need of help with my client with dementia

    pielęgniarka replied to failedtesttaker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I used to work as bath aide when I was a CNA. I love it when people are clean and smell good! Try taking the resident by the hand for a walk, toward the bathroom, then calmly state it's time to wash...

  12. Which would you choose -

    pielęgniarka replied to scrubzz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ugh. Talk about worst case scenario. I feel for

  13. Is the Excelsior program...

    pielęgniarka replied to dolly123's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm also very sorry to hear this was your experience. For current students at the college: It must be new with EC but I was able to waive my annual student service fee (tuition) for this year since...

  14. someone tell me i'm normal

    pielęgniarka replied to it's hot in phoenix's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm 65 days away from my CPNE in Mansfield and this is my 2nd freakout of the week :-) I feel like I should have it all down pat, but I don't have it down to a science yet. I have one workshop under...

  15. Hourly Rate For LPNS

    pielęgniarka replied to thundercat LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah but the 10 bucks an hour was back in like 2000 when this thread was first started! There is a difference in the cost of living in certain states as one other nurse here noted, so the wages would...

  16. Nurses who are deaf, partial hearing loss?

    pielęgniarka replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to add myself to the list here, it was reassuring to stumble upon. I wear CIC's and use a cardionics E-Scope II. I love it. If I could rate my hearing loss on percentages it would be...

  17. Finding preceptors

    pielęgniarka replied to CrescentLuna's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would call up some of the hospitals in your area and ask to be transferred to a nurse preceptor. Or you could even send out an email I suppose. I think for the most part, nurses that are preceptors...

  18. Had it with Ga and EC both! Not worth my health!

    pielęgniarka replied to Lorie P.'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    This sucks, but wish you the best with your decision also.

  19. cpne and program is bogus and unsafe

    pielęgniarka replied to safenursenmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sorry to hear about your bad experiences. Different strokes for different folks I guess. I know several EC grads personally that live near me. All are excellent nurses and wonderful people in...

  20. Trouble finding a job as a New Grad

    pielęgniarka replied to R*Star*RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be graduating in Nov with my ADN. I already have a job interview with Davita for an RN position. I wasn't even actively seeking it! Just tentatively put in my cover letter and resume on their...

  21. MN EC students/grads

    pielęgniarka replied to jenniferlynn98's topic in General Nursing

    I was looking to see if anyone else responded. Just me I guess, but I replied to your post in distance learning too :-)

  22. Heart palpitations... Mansfield, OH Medcenter

    pielęgniarka posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I applied the end of April and just found out I'll be testing there on Nov 14th! I've been in leisurely perusing my EC study guide up til today, but now that it's official I'm going to be cramming!!!...

  23. MN EC students/grads

    pielęgniarka replied to jenniferlynn98's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm in MN as well. Done with the EC tests and just waiting for my CPNE date as of right now. EC was the only feasable way I could get my RN at this point in my life, I needed to continue to be able...

  24. Big Fat Failure In Syracuse

    pielęgniarka replied to treeriver1966's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh man. Wishing you the best on your next

  25. Longtime lurker--can I join you?

    pielęgniarka replied to DonutNurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh, forgot to add about the books. EC offers free study guides that suggest books for the courses. I would usually buy (for cheap on amazon) one of the suggested books and supplement with the books...