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    Best Sick Call slips

    NurseCard replied to DawnJ's topic in Correctional

    This, is THE funniest thread that I have ever read on this website, and that is saying something!! Starting a new corrections job soon, and I'm looking forward to the interesting things that I will...
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    State Survey Guidelines

    NurseCard replied to busybee22's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Bless your heart... I'm in Kentucky too and going through survey right now. Praying these next two days pass
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    Advice on creepy doctors?

    NurseCard replied to carterr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is harassment and it should not be tolerated by you or your workplace. Are you sure you are being completely descriptive of what is happening? Totally
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    WHATS THAT SMELL???

    NurseCard replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd go with the Vicks VapoRub... I can't STAND the smell of peppermint oil. I used to work somewhere where it was used routinely... ugh! Nothing like peppermint scented
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    My LTC nightmare continues.......

    NurseCard replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This. I worked in home health for a little while before I started my current job. Took care of many patients who really truly belonged in a nursing home... but in so many cases, the patient's family...
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    new job--3-11 supervisor--advice please!!

    NurseCard posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Soooooo... tomorrow I start a new job... I'll be the 3 to 11 supervisor at a facility that is new to me. 98 bed facility. I have never done this job before and I'm really excited but scared too!...
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    new job--3-11 supervisor--advice please!!

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Feeling very discouraged tonight. One of my aides went to the DON and complained that one of my nurses would not help answer call lights... just a plethora of complaints that I wish she would have...
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    disturbing observation at the Children's hospital...

    NurseCard posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Alright... so my eight year old son has been in the hospital for the past three days after an episode of non responsiveness and seizure. He had never had this happen before and the docs are trying to...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    NurseCard replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Get well soon Esme!!! Prayers going
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    disturbing observation at the Children's hospital...

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow thanks for all of the replies. :) I love it when I can start a good discussion. My son is doing well and should go home tomorrow barring any high fever or issues with hydration.. I'm pushing the...
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    disturbing observation at the Children's hospital...

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Eh... I'm not really all that caught up in looks... I'm just making an observation and acknowledging the fact that I could likely never ever work here were I interested in doing such. My checkered...
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    popping blisters, abcesses, etc

    NurseCard replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I too have worked with nurses who do this. I will admit, I have a fascination with squeezing things, especially black heads... but I never ever do it at work to any of my patients. Seems way unsafe...
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    please outline for me, a "good" home health agency

    NurseCard posted a topic in Home Health

    ... because I'm so new to home health.... I'm not sure if the home health agency that I want really exists. I have discovered that I truly love love LOVE home health. I love being a field nurse and...
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    new job--3-11 supervisor--advice please!!

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well I do have a lot of needy staff that is for sure. You know.. I kinda like the job so far. What stresses me out the most so far is the bickering among the aides, the admissions, and the fact that...
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    new job--3-11 supervisor--advice please!!

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They ended up putting me on night shift for a couple of days with the night shift house supervisor. I've been at this for about a month now and.... feeling rather discouraged honestly. Our 3-11...
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    Wanting to come back to ltc

    NurseCard replied to mommywifenurse29's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I say, really ask yourself why you wanted so badly to switch to acute care.. you had your reasons. Ask yourself if it isn't just jitters from being in a new place. I went back to LTC about a month...
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    new job--3-11 supervisor--advice please!!

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Started yesterday and pretty well got thrown into the job. My understanding... help with admissions, help with events, taking off orders, and keep nurses and aides on task. Im pretty scared...
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    Fired again

    NurseCard posted a topic in Home Health

    That's three times in about four years. What the hell do I do
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    No, We Can't Offer You A Job, But.....

    NurseCard replied to caliotter3's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! I'm laughing because, there is a renowned company in Lexington KY... they make those gigantic industrial sized fans that you may see in a gymnasium or somewhere... the name of the company?...
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    Fired and Devastated

    NurseCard replied to SweenyG's topic in General Nursing

    I've been fired more times than probably most nurses... but I just dust myself off and get back on that horse. Each time is just another learning experience. I've found other jobs. You will find...
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    Fired again

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in Home Health

    Naw no exit interview... I am now back in LTC and feeling good about it. Think I've actually hit upon a good facility perhaps. If I ever go back to HH I will be PRN only. Thanks for the
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    Louisville, KY Home Health

    NurseCard replied to Anewby's topic in Home Health

    Good idea. :) I'm now out of HH but if I ever go back to it, I will do PRN only. Good
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    likely headed back to LTC

    NurseCard posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some optimistic, cheerful, "hooray for LTC!" posts would be nice.:)
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    leaving nursing for a while

    NurseCard posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, after getting fired for the third time in four years today... I have made the decision to leave the nursing field at least for a while. For those of you who have left... how hard was it to find a...
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    Fired again

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for all of the replies, they are helpful. Home health is a challenge that is for sure. I made a big mistake. I've made a few. Dusting myself off. Looking for another job. I have people in...