NurseExec

NurseExec

Geriatrics, ICU, OR, PACU

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  1. Looking for Daily PPS Meeting Worksheet

    NurseExec replied to Callinurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I was a little pre-occupied with hurricane preparations today, so I promise to get it to you by close of business tomorrow. Have I mentioned that I despise hurricane

  2. need help

    NurseExec replied to almostarn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Congrats to you on having a clear vision of where you want to go! I have found that my acute care background has been extremely helpful in my career in LTC. The assessment skills that you learn in...

  3. Integrity in nursing (LTC)

    NurseExec replied to bklynborn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Everything CapeCodMermaid said. I've also found that QIS has changed the whole survey landscape. This year was my second go-round with it, and I still can't decide if it's better or worse. There...

  4. Hurricane coming: evacuate or stay and work?

    NurseExec replied to FroggyMama's topic in General Nursing

    Katrina wasn't a serious storm? It was a Category 5. Just like Camille, which I lived through. I will never forget the devastation--my grandparents home was destroyed down to the slab. I've lived...

  5. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    NurseExec replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    the same thing (akasthisia) happened to me with abilify. that's got to be the worst feeling in the world...thanks for the welcome, btw! have a great

  6. Do you think you are adequately compensated in your job as a nurse?

    NurseExec replied to *TK8's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty happy with what I'm paid. My base salary is higher than the regional average, and I receive a decent yearly bonus based on performance. Down side? The benefits suck, specifically the...

  7. Happy Nurses? Anyone???

    NurseExec replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in General Nursing

    I love my job, and I love being a nurse. If you'd asked me 10 years ago if I'd ever take a management position, I'd have had a good laugh over it. If you'd asked me if I would ever be a DON, I'd...

  8. Good Hospitals In Santa Fe??

    NurseExec replied to BIGBRO71's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in the OR at St. Vincent's several years ago (2000). I really liked working there, and it was a great experience. I'm shocked by the poster who said she had heard "horror stories", because...

  9. Looking for Daily PPS Meeting Worksheet

    NurseExec replied to Callinurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I've got an excellent one--PM me with your email address and I'll be happy to email it to you on

  10. Hurricane coming: evacuate or stay and work?

    NurseExec replied to FroggyMama's topic in General Nursing

    As a DON, I stay. In fact, I live in the facility, along with the rest of the management team. We've been very blessed--our last evacuation was for the wildfires we had in '98 (the whole county got...

  11. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    NurseExec replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    If it were me, I'd probably take a leave of absence to get my meds squared away, which I have done in the past. I think it worked out better just not being there at all, rather than risk being...

  12. "English Only" Rule at Work?

    NurseExec replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    My building employs staff that speak Spanish, Creole, Russian, Polish, and Tagalog, in addition to English. We have a policy of English only in resident care areas, and it is generally followed. I...

  13. Bluetooth Headsets

    NurseExec replied to pumpkin92356's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a policy that forbids personal calls during working hours--specifically using cell phones in resident areas. I have no issue with people using them on their break, but won't tolerate people...

  14. Nurse Bashing

    NurseExec replied to hippylady7211's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think that much of the gossip, backbiting, and bullying would go away if there were strong leadership who have a zero tolerance policy. I have a zero tolerance policy in my facility, and strong...

  15. RNs- Mostly first born? Alcoholic fathers?

    NurseExec replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting poll. I'm the oldest of a bipolar, alcoholic father. I was blown away by the results of this poll--thanks to the thread

  16. Can bipolar disorder get in the way of recieving lnursing licensure?

    NurseExec replied to sironside's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am a nurse with bipolar disorder. I have been stable on my meds for years, also. And, I have worked in several different states. Be honest on your BON application, and be prepared with a letter...

  17. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    NurseExec replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I was a technical writer in the nuclear power industry, when my then husband wanted to move back to FL. Couldn't find work in my field here, so I got a unit secretary job in the ER. It took me about...

  18. Psychopathology of Bipolar Disorder

    NurseExec replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Psychiatric

    Another good website is www.psycheducation.org. Dr. Jim Phelps is a longtime psych practitioner who has an interest in Bipolar spectrum disorder, and has a fantastic website choc full of all kinds of...

  19. How far did you travel?

    NurseExec replied to Lylesmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most of my poisitions as a hospital nurse required at the minimum of 45 min to 1 hour 1/2. Nowadays, I live 5 minutes from the building I run, and am LOVING

  20. Every other weekend- what century are we in?

    NurseExec replied to lizva101's topic in General Nursing

    We do a Baylor program on weekends, and my "regular" nurses work M-F 8 hour shifts. It works out pretty well, actually, and I haven't had a single nurse request to go back to an every other weekend...

  21. What do we have to hide?

    NurseExec replied to ansley12's topic in General Nursing

    You'll have to disclose to the Board of Nursing if you're moving out of state. I would get your paperwork in order so that you can present it to them. I sure wouldn't withold that info on your...

  22. Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    NurseExec replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    Disease. From a recovery alcoholic, who has alcoholic and bipolar grandparents, father, and brother. Fortunately, my brother and I have broke the chain, and become sober. Alcoholism is also a very...

  23. "oh. . .You're going to a COMMUNITY college?"

    NurseExec replied to Toodee's topic in California Nursing

    Well, I got my ADN in a "community college", have had a successful career and am now a DON of a 12O bed skilled nursing facility. Not bad for "community college, hmm? And I don't own a penny in...

  24. End of Month Changeover

    NurseExec replied to NurseExec's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I appreciate everyone's input, it's given me some great ideas. Just for clarification, we enter orders as they are received, and they are doublechecked against the POS/MAR the next day for accuracy....

  25. How many hours per week do you work?

    NurseExec replied to spicychickensandwich's topic in General Nursing

    As a new ICU nurse, I worked 36 hrs a week in the unit, and had a part time job at a SNF working two 8's. It sucked, and I only did it for about 18 mos. Most nurses that work full time, work 36-40...