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    4 traffic tickets in 1 day

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to student789's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry, why should the OP get out of having to pay the full cost of the tickets? They were driving 70mph in a 45mph zone, couldn't stay in their lane, and failed to yield. I can only imagine being...
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    Totally Disapointed

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to OSUFan1's topic in Rehabilitation

    I think what we're trying to get across to you is that what you're experiencing as a Rehab unit is not the
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    Totally Disapointed

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to OSUFan1's topic in Rehabilitation

    I really have to wonder what kind of rehab unit you're working on, if all you're doing is putting on TED hose and taking patients to the bathroom. In addition to what The Commuter has already listed,...
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    Want to move from LTC/skilled rehab to subacute/inpatient rehab

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to tsm007's topic in Rehabilitation

    If you are wanting to move into a job in inpatient rehab, definitely start learning about FIM now. I cannot emphasize this enough. Don't worry about getting certified in it yet. It is a pain in the...
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    Firearms

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    In Florida, a fourth DUI conviction comes with permanent revocation of the driver's license with no chance of a hardship license. That would be an example of a person who is not legally allowed to...
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    Herzing University (BSN)-Orlando, FL

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to cgriff08's topic in School, College Programs

    So I just wanted to throw this out there about the part I've bolded - it's absolutely not true. Magnet status is a completely voluntary certification that hospitals can attain. Also, the part about...
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    is your immune system suffering?

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to nealiiih's topic in Health, Stress Management

    This is the exact reason my dad quit smoking cold turkey when I was about 3 years old. I had constant ear infections. Although me imitating him taking a drag from a cigarette by trying to puff on my...
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    Can't get into my RN Program because of Obamacare

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to LCNYC's topic in New York Nursing

    Yep, Walgreen's for blood work... Healthcare Clinic: Walk-in Clinics at select
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    Funny Things Patients Say

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was a floor nurse on my rehab unit, I had more than one patient ask me why they were assigned to "the ugly part of the ship" when they were "expecting a pleasure cruise". It always seemed to be...
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    Moving to Florida

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to jcsinging's topic in General Nursing

    I work for a major health system on the Gulf Coast (and throughout Central Florida) that hires LPNs. No idea what their average wage is though,
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    Are LPN's not treated as well as they should be?: Law student who wants to LPN

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to bnursebutJD_ugh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm assuming since you're already in law school that you have a Bachelor's degree of some sort. Why not do an accelerated BSN program? I don't have anything against LPNs (I used to be one), but if...
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    acuity of patients

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to sistasoul's topic in Rehabilitation

    A RAC (recovery audit contractor) is a gift from the Medicare gods {dripping sarcasm}. It is a program designed by CMS to identify and correct overpayment of Medicare claims. For inpatient rehab, it...
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    having to come in to sign forms

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to onelifeonelove's topic in Rehabilitation

    FIM scores are how your rehab unit gets reimbursed, so its pretty important for all documentation to be finished/signed/etc, so it can be submitted in a timely manner. If your unit ever has RAC...
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    Getting into nursing school

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to sportygirl's topic in General Students

    You can retake a class that you've technically passed? Every school I've attended would not let a student retake a class unless they received a grade of D or
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    Keeping feet moisturized

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I recently bought these "spa" socks that have a layer of gel on the inside. I slather on lotion, put the socks on (they kind of suction to the bottom of the foot/top of toes), lounge around, and after...
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    snf to acute rehab?

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to anewsns's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it would be easier to transition to a medical unit from acute rehab versus a SNF. To me, acute rehab is just med-surg with three hours of therapy on top. We're having to take sicker and sicker...
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    acuity of patients

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to sistasoul's topic in Rehabilitation

    Your marketers don't worry about RAC audits with these types of patients? I've been on both sides of the bed, so to speak. As a floor nurse, I hated low census because I had to float; as a rehab...
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    Uniform maintenance

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to lasair's topic in General Nursing

    I've found that trying to iron out wrinkles from air-dried clothing is almost impossible. Even if I can get them smooth, the wrinkle "design" is still there. I then started ironing these items with...
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    Medication Education... built into the EMR?

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to Ewbok123's topic in Patient Education

    The EMR at my facility has this. It's not built in to the MAR, but there is a drop down box that links to our med education software and takes less than 30 seconds to access. The software has separate...
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    Code Lavender?!

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Code Lavender at my hospital means the ED is at 140% capacity ...it starts a snowball effect around the hospital of rapidly discharging patients and making beds where beds didn't exist previous. I...
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    Any hospital units that DON'T use telemetry?

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    My acute inpatient rehab unit does not use telemetry. The unit is capable of using it, however, tele boxes really get in the way of doing therapy and, for the most part, dysrhythmias need to be stable...
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    How do you feel about professors locking the door?

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to Amnesty's topic in General Students

    Accountability and maturity, perhaps not. It is, however, teaching that there are consequences to our actions whether our actions are intentional or a result of "life happens"
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    How do you feel about professors locking the door?

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to Amnesty's topic in General Students

    Exactly, if you're going to be late for work, you call and let them know. I'm sure exceptions are made when advanced notice is given by a student also. It's the habitually late students who just...
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    How do you feel about professors locking the door?

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to Amnesty's topic in General Students

    Locking the door isn't all about who is/isn't being distracted. It's about accountability and maturity. While you may not be locked out of your job if you show up late, there will still be...
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    How do you feel about professors locking the door?

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to Amnesty's topic in General Students

    What do cost/paying of tuition and following a school/professor's policy have to do with each other? You paid tuition to attend the school. That's it. You didn't pay tuition in order to have some say...