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  1. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    goodneighbor replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Duodenum. I have heard it pronounced doo-ODD-de-num and

  2. Cognative disfunction

    goodneighbor replied to Dayray's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Dayray, I'm sorry to hear what must be heartbreaking to you since you obviously love nursing. Tell me, if your patient had these symptoms would you advise them to drive? Would you leave your one year...

  3. Degreed nurses who can't find jobs--moreso ADN or BSN nurses?

    goodneighbor replied to GaMBA's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Most of the postings for jobs are for LVNs or TECHs now. TECHs are wanted

  4. relatively new and stressed

    goodneighbor replied to Ames24's topic in Operating Room

    Hello Ames. I have found the first year of nursing to be incredibly stressful at times. It's a whole different world -and although every field seems to be short of staff it's as though they don't want...

  5. FIM scoring survey

    goodneighbor replied to TRFunguy's topic in Rehabilitation

    I work at an IRF and am a new RN to the unit. I was trained by our Medicare payment coordinator. The FIM is to be performed on every shift for the first three days. It is repeated prior to discharge...

  6. Versant Residency?

    goodneighbor replied to land64shark's topic in General Students

    Yes, go ahead with Versant to improve clinical confidence. It will show you how to work the facilities IV pumps, how to get the name of a doctor and call him/her, what you need to document, how to...

  7. Shift report form

    goodneighbor replied to MaryCQB's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thank you! It's a beautiful form! Says it

  8. Staff/Patient Ratio - 30 Patients per Nurse

    goodneighbor replied to Colima's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To all my fellow LTC workers: Hey, it's all about Beneficence, Nonmalfeasance, Veracity, Fidelity and all those things you learned in Nursing School. These people are placed here because the family...

  9. Staff/Patient Ratio - 30 Patients per Nurse

    goodneighbor replied to Colima's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey, it was good to read your posts. That's what I'm doing-LTC- and I have 30-odd pts too. When I go home I'm too tired to eat! And I can't be said to eat at work. I hope I lose weight at least! I am...

  10. Shoe advice please

    goodneighbor replied to Scooter5's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yes! First do a search on New Balance Shoe Lasts . You will pull up a list of the various shoe fittings available-width, depth, arch, etc. Then find a provider. I like nbwebexpress.com for...

  11. Let's introduce ourselves...

    goodneighbor replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi. I'm a new nurse also, working in long term care. One of the first things I'd like to say is---buy really good shoes! The most comfortable cushiony and supportive pair you can get! They are an...

  12. Can a NG gain experience besides the hospital?

    goodneighbor replied to Black Jade's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new graduate also and I have heard many people say you have to start on med-surg also. I don't know--I really really enjoy LTC or elderly residents and have chosen to start there. My previous...

  13. San Antonio College fall 08

    goodneighbor replied to tonomunoz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! Yes, the admissions office will sign you up. Be flexible. The classes will be "as Available". Check your accd.edu website for SAC- "Log in to student services" Go to Detailed Student...