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  1. Continuing for RN

    jaimemds replied to akcmom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How involved was the

  2. Continuing for RN

    jaimemds replied to akcmom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    the DON where I used to work, did it and passed her boards on the first

  3. Bossy CNA's in LTC(long)

    jaimemds replied to jaimemds's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This CNA is in her 30's, has a kid and is married. I don't believe age has anything to do with it. All the CNA's on my unit are older and have more

  4. Continuing for RN

    jaimemds replied to akcmom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am getting ready to send my stuff out

  5. Bossy CNA's in LTC(long)

    jaimemds replied to jaimemds's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The worst part I guess is the fact that now, everytime i look at a black person, i second guess myself thinking, "am I looking at them like I am a racist?" This whole situation has really, messed...

  6. Bossy CNA's in LTC(long)

    jaimemds replied to jaimemds's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Last week my unit manager called a "department meeting" the supposed reason was for the tension on the floor, but what it really came down to was the CNA that i was having the problem with got to...

  7. Bullous pemphigoid

    jaimemds replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of using aromatherapy for MRSA, but it does sound interesting. I will have to look into

  8. Bullous pemphigoid

    jaimemds replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    I had a pt. with this once, it was not contagious at first, but later, when they had multiple open areas from the blisters rupturing, he contracted MRSA!!! So be careful and

  9. why no tylenol before blood cultures drawn?

    jaimemds replied to nursenatalie's topic in General Nursing

    maybe tylenol reacts with the preservative in the vial, therefore affects hemolysis rendering the test

  10. CNAS behind Nurses Station more than nurse

    jaimemds replied to vanurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    try using the HIPPA regs to get them moving. This works because there is sensitive info about the pts. behind the desk that the CNA's DO NOT need to

  11. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    jaimemds replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    This happened yesterday, the 3rd shift nurse was giving report on a patient and said"oh, she complained of a little left chest pain over night, but it was away, also noted soe SOB" Kinda of puzzled we...

  12. Restorative Nursing

    jaimemds replied to rpiper4922's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i would suggest starting with your MDS coordinator to coordinate restorative programs with MDS ax's, since they increase rug scores and reimbursement. Then you will want to ax each of those residents...

  13. Bossy CNA's in LTC(long)

    jaimemds replied to jaimemds's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks guys, It has been very helpful to hear your many opinions and I will take them all under advisement as I decide what to do.

  14. Bossy CNA's in LTC(long)

    jaimemds replied to jaimemds's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks, did I mention that she has been counseled several times for her "mouth" and even put on final notice, so she behaves for a couple weeks and then goes right back to being herself. Also, she and...

  15. Should RNs do housekeeping job or is it our job?

    jaimemds replied to Lenap's topic in General Nursing

    It is the nurse's job to ensure the overall health and safety of the patient. If that means cleaning up puke, that's what it means. I have been in healthcare for ten years and it was the nurse's...