Rascal1

Rascal1

Med-Surg., Agency Nursing, LTC., MDS.

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  1. Drug addicted nurses

    Rascal1 replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Maybe Mag and Jack could co-author a best selling "how to" book for health care professionals about getting the right help one needs !!! How about it ?

  2. What is your opinion/knowledge base on recovery programs?

    Rascal1 replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well, yes, we do suffer. We suffer everyday. Less and less as recovery continues. But still it's suffering just the same. You can never get over addiction. It waits for you,,, it waits for you to turn...

  3. What is your opinion/knowledge base on recovery programs?

    Rascal1 replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My response to Jacks' posts here is a loud resounding-- THANK YOU MAN --!!! You don't know how much I wish you could travel to CT. and share your wealth of intelligence,insight,experience and...

  4. bodybuilder nurse

    Rascal1 replied to BigBilly's topic in Nursing Career

    There's no reason you can't eat every 3-4 hours with a quick protein drink or bar in there and your lunch 1/2 hour for a real meal. I placed second in the Connecticut state bodybuilding championship,...

  5. "New job" woes...

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm so very fortunate to have found a new job after not working since last April.(I was busy working on my recovery). I have not shared that with them. But it's a huge struggle getting back in sync....

  6. Looking for help... desperate and tired

    Rascal1 replied to jnks's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Run,.. don't walk to a rehab. for help. Make recovery your number one priority and give it every ounce of your energy. This disease is cunning,baffling and deadly. You're not alone in this fight....

  7. What do you wear?

    Rascal1 replied to catnip3's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Scrubs,comfortable shoes, a casual comfy lab coat and a name badge. All whites are too "institutional" looking. Our residents like the colors and they say that they feel more comfortable, not just a...

  8. What do you wear?

    Rascal1 replied to catnip3's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Yuck,Yuck,...Yuck...!!

  9. Finally Made It!!!! Now what???

    Rascal1 replied to rninmi's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations to you !! Keep up the great work. We only have

  10. coding meds. ?

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Thank you Catnip3 and Nascar, That's what I think the RAI

  11. coding meds. ?

    Rascal1 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    How do some of us code for depakote when it's used for treating behaviors,not seizures

  12. Nurses/Students: How often do you cry?

    Rascal1 replied to ToxicShock's topic in General Nursing

    I must admit I cried when I was a brand new nurse and have also cried over the death of a few pts. I had grown close to. Now,I'm near crying as I try to adjust to the new job I just started. Instead I...

  13. Overwhelmed !! ....

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I started a new job,Yeah !! But I have'nt worked since this last April. I really feel like a fish out of water and then some. Monday will be day 3 and I guess I expected myself to be able to jump...

  14. Hi to all nurses in Recovery

    Rascal1 replied to JJONES_RN_BS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's great news,Dave ! And thank you for your post. I'll have seven months on February 6, If God is

  15. I'm just, disgusted........whatever.

    Rascal1 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the support here, Erik. We are very often our own worst critics. And I'd like to thank Galakadore for the spelling lesson ! HaHa ! I've been spelling that wrong for some time. Funny

  16. Hospice Home care ?

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm thinking about Hospice care as a career shift. I have devoted the last six months to my recovery, six months today,in fact. I'm celebrating my new lease on life with a new attitude and...

  17. Should I do this ?

    Rascal1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just started orientation for a new job I have had some reservations about,but I need a job. And I also interviewed for another job that I really would like to pursue if I was called for the next...

  18. Medicare charting newbie, need info

    Rascal1 replied to NorthTexasNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Great question ! ADL's are real important and chart the skilled observations pertaining to the specific dx's/reasons they are on Med. A. Also, are they going to PT/ OT. ? Did they tolerate it okay

  19. Salsa anyone ? !

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Can someone explain what salsa is ? Is it difficult to learn on the

  20. Interviewed for a job....I think this might be it!!!

    Rascal1 replied to chaotic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's wonderful news ! Good luck with it ! It's a new

  21. Salsa anyone ? !

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you, Talino you are right. Supervisor of assisted living services agency. I goggled it,don't know why I did'nt think of that

  22. skilled charting

    Rascal1 replied to nrsbetrn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Amazing !! That they are getting paid

  23. skilled charting

    Rascal1 replied to nrsbetrn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    What is a generic flowsheet ? Yes, you need to document specifically with regard to the medical reason(s) the pt. is on medicare or run the risk of denial of payment by

  24. please help!!!!!!

    Rascal1 replied to tabylexy's topic in General Nursing

    You must do your own assignment

  25. Blowing the whistle on your facility

    Rascal1 replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know why the state could'nt be notified in confidence,if they have'nt