Rascal1

Rascal1

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

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  1. The Black List

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi all, Wondering if there is such a thing as a Secret Black list ? And what type of issues can put a nurse on this list ? I've been doing all the grueling footwork involved in my job search and feel...

  2. New to LTC, need some advice :)

    Rascal1 replied to NorthTexasNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You took this job because you couldn't find one with more hours, let alone full-time. I say, give yourself more time to settle in. It is more helpful to you to get a few days straight in a row then...

  3. Nurses with Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Rascal1 replied to ssanders80's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have thought about trying Hospice home care, but don't know to get into it ? Any thoughts? I too, take Mthx. ,used to take Enbrel. I also take prednisone 5 mg. and will be starting Arava. My...

  4. Nurses with Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Rascal1 replied to ssanders80's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you for sharing your story. Are there nurse's aides that help you with the bath

  5. What are my chances?

    Rascal1 replied to NurseLil-lea's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Wow ! I have the same idea and question. What have you heard elsewhere as I see no other responses yeton

  6. Transition to Holistic Nursing-MSN or certification?

    Rascal1 replied to curly76's topic in Holistic

    Thanks for the inf. Wish I could gather like minded nurses for a program like that !

  7. Transition to Holistic Nursing-MSN or certification?

    Rascal1 replied to curly76's topic in Holistic

    Interesting. You said you attended their program. You don't remember what you spent and was it held in Mass. ? I'm very interested in checking it out.

  8. ADHD, Fibromyalgia & RLS - May I have a new brain please.

    Rascal1 replied to CrabbyPatty's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi Crabbypatty, I'm right there with you with the FM, restless leg syn., cold hands/feet And ADD !! I also have RA, Hidradenitis, Chronic MRSA infections and a small host of other stuff. Thanks...

  9. What info should be "tattooed" on a nurse's brain?

    Rascal1 replied to rloh961's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to the advice from previous posters, Never judge, compassion always and don't assume anything

  10. MRSA Colonized? Means ?

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Infectious Disease

    Okay I'll admit it I'm confused about the uses of the definitions of "colonization" , "colonized" "decolonized" ? "uncolonized". As I notice them sometimes used backwards , and this way and that...

  11. MRSA Colonized? Means ?

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in Infectious Disease

    Having been out of Nursing and even further away from hospital work, I do appreciate any input. UKstudent, After reading your reply wondering if you can explain something further? Does having...

  12. Abcess, help

    Rascal1 replied to tjwooten's topic in Infectious Disease

    Wow, I just read your post because it picqued (sp)? my curiosity. I have had a very similiar situation , which recurred a month later. ? Mine was found to be MRSA+... I'm also an RN. And I did also...

  13. Recovering Nurses

    Rascal1 replied to PRESLA's topic in Nurses Recovery

    To PRESLA, Maybe bt now you have noticed the Recovery and Nurses forum on this

  14. Nurses with Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Rascal1 replied to ssanders80's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You are all in my prayers for all your courage and strength are to be applauded. I was dx'd in 2006 w/ R.A. and last year dx'd w/ F.M. and have a wait for a disability hearing sometime in 2011....

  15. job interview tomorrow! Have ?

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Hi everyone, I need a little help! What kind of questions will be asked of me? Even though I have not done this type of nursing I do have many years of LTC and hospital experience to draw on. The...

  16. Applying for disability...and have a few ??

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi everybody! Just hoping I can get a few glimpses of hope with maybe some help w/ understanding how long it takes for a hearing to be scheduled since I've been denied twice and am waiting on...

  17. Applying for disability...and have a few ??

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi Granny65, Thanks for your reply. I'm wondering what happens in a hearing and did your attorney get paid a set percentage of your total amount owed you? And did you hire her/him just for the...

  18. Roll call...status call...

    Rascal1 replied to MizChelleRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm from CT. with a sobriety date of July 5, 2008. Alcohol was my demon. I placed myself in detox./rehab. in July 4,2008, after being fired from my job of 4 years for continual absences related to...

  19. New in recovery and just fired from my new job......

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've been in recovery for 9 months,spent the first 7 months of it devoting all of my time,energy and concentration to my recovery,starting over and rebuilding my life,since I did'nt "get it right" the...

  20. Disability paperwork

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi all, I'm an RN who needs to file but unsure about the paperwork. Does the doctors office help w/ this ? I've applied for health insurance for my son and myself though the state and they'll allow $...

  21. Hi to all nurses in Recovery

    Rascal1 replied to JJONES_RN_BS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi to Dez ! Keep up all the great work ! I too was hanging on by a tiny thread watching my life crumble around me. Get all the information you need about this disease. It's extremely sad that many...

  22. Hospice interview !

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi, I'm going to an interview and I've never been a hospice nurse. What are some ways I can impress them and to also let them know that I have a genuine desire to step up to the challenge. Any input...

  23. New in recovery and just fired from my new job......

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks Jack, I really appreciated your story and Bravo

  24. New in recovery and just fired from my new job......

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for your reply Jack. I didn't use mind damaging chemicals dangerously until I was about 40. Many don't believe me they think everyone starts at 12 ish and on. But What I would like to know...

  25. Why is Holistic-ism frowned upon?

    Rascal1 replied to Wanna_BA_Nurse's topic in Holistic

    It goes beyond eating right, exercising and doing everything in moderation. It seems our ever evolving technology is killing us, from the food we find in the supermarkets,to the microwaves and our...