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  1. Interesting convo with a former coworker...

    youngheartoldhead replied to herculean's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sure a med pass can be done in that time frame. if the nurse doesnt get distracted and she is organized. And NO she shouldn't be expected to help anyone when she's done. why should someone get...

  2. Awesome new development at our corrections facility

    youngheartoldhead replied to Two Sheds's topic in Correctional

    thats hardly something to brag about. talk about the punishment not fitting the crime, thats just

  3. Bad Boys, Bad Boys... How do you handle them?

    youngheartoldhead replied to valzRN's topic in Correctional

    trying to get inmates to behave and act normal ? good luck. Most of the CO's I know would just look the other way, nurses too. CO's have to pick their battles, and battling over inmates sexually...

  4. PICC line blood draw

    youngheartoldhead replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    it's very important that you use a new syringe to collect your sample. (dont use the one you flushed with). there should be caps on the end of the picc (nurse side). hopefully your pt was given a...

  5. med passes done on time?

    youngheartoldhead replied to HappyWife77's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If a nurse is counting pills and writing folks up over one dose, perhaps she needs that senna more than anyone else does. Other than serious or willfull infractions, writing a nurse up does nothing...

  6. Electronic charting- administration time out of compliance

    youngheartoldhead replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think the quality of the device (laptops) that the facilities purchase make all the difference. If they use a machine that isn't ideal in handling the functions of the program, this can make a...

  7. DOH investigation

    youngheartoldhead replied to toomany's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    some patients or families dont give the facility a warning when they complain to DOH, they just do it and wait. Either they've complained in the past and nothing was done, or they fear the staff will...

  8. Asked to break the law

    youngheartoldhead replied to maxxilla's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just curious how several nurses are not able to figure out the rule for this. obviously, boards need to be more clear on things that they felt it necessary to make rules

  9. Can they report me?!?!

    youngheartoldhead replied to SGroRN87's topic in General Nursing

    beat them to the punch and report THEM to the BON. if they are using a nurse to try to force you to change your documentation, then that nurse would be in trouble for documentation fraud. nurses...

  10. Asked to break the law

    youngheartoldhead replied to maxxilla's topic in General Nursing

    TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TITLE 25. HEALTH SERVICES PART 1. DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES CHAPTER 133. HOSPITAL LICENSING SUBCHAPTER C. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AS AMENDED BY HB 1718 (2005):...

  11. Asked to break the law

    youngheartoldhead replied to maxxilla's topic in General Nursing

    Im thinking that If the physician is there you have nothing to worry about. and even if you do have to supervise her, I don't think you are responsible for making sure that there is an RN present to...

  12. tucking scrub pants in shoes

    youngheartoldhead replied to dudemursebrah2b's topic in General Students

    A lot of these nurses went to concentration camp instead of nursing

  13. Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    youngheartoldhead replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    okay you guys are quoting quotes that were quoted.....and im getting a little confused ;P and where is OP ? i bet she took the the majorities advice and ran and told her supervisor that the nurse...

  14. How long should I give post-interview for a response?

    youngheartoldhead replied to bostonRN2013's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I dont know the proper thing to do as far as job search etiquette goes, but I think the thank you note was plenty. its her turn to call

  15. Hospital Errors 3rd Leading Cause of Death

    youngheartoldhead replied to sapphire18's topic in General Nursing

    I have no doubt that number is much higher. the veterans administration alone kills about half of that amount a year. If they included dialysis centers and nursing homes......the numbers would blow...

  16. Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    youngheartoldhead replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea if my coworkers steal because i'm too busy doing my

  17. Unemployed for 18 months now.......

    youngheartoldhead replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    check with your local unemployment office. they help with job placement. (time permitting)it's nothing elaborate, but they tend to be well connected with area employers. it helps to be very nice....

  18. Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    youngheartoldhead replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    i dont even take medications at home, cant remember the last time I did. however, i am guilty for taking 1/3 of a box of generic kleenex back in 2000. oh and a tampon this one

  19. Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    youngheartoldhead replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    I pray to god that my life is never so lame that I concern myself with stolen toilet tissue and a a medication that nobody cares

  20. Petition for new nurses

    youngheartoldhead replied to Just and R.N's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    thats not going to happen if hospitals choose to hire new grads over the more "seasoned" nurses, then that is what they feel is best, its a free market. there are disadvantages to hiring younger new...

  21. Bringing in Ostomy nurses for problems & a Hospice question....

    youngheartoldhead replied to nervousnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I dont think that it is legal for anyone to withhold needed medical care from a patient. not even family. he's beyond curative treatment, but he requires pain medication to keep him from suffering. I...

  22. Fired before I even started

    youngheartoldhead replied to eelise11's topic in General Nursing

    I would get a screen shot of that facebook comment and forward it to the D.O.N. and if I had the money I would sue her for defamation of character (if possible). because if she did in fact talk trash...

  23. can you apply even if you don't meet the "requirement"

    youngheartoldhead replied to tarotale's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If the job opportunities are limited in your area, then by all means, apply. sometimes what they require and what they actually end up settling for are 2 different things. I see those ads that...

  24. Documenting for another nurse?

    youngheartoldhead replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in General Nursing

    If you are asked to chart for someone else don't do it. But if you are unable to refuse, include the name of the person you are charting for. Then sign your name. The signing of any document for...

  25. Disrespectful

    youngheartoldhead replied to martymoose's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    your higher ups must not know how the circle of life works. i've seen first hand admin treat nurses like garbage....then when issues come up where patients complain to nurses about the poor care, the...