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    "She's coming back next week", and my weird reaction...

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Plus, in acute psych, the patients DO leave eventually. They may come back, but everytime they come back, there's the hope that the next time they leave, they won't be
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    "She's coming back next week", and my weird reaction...

    NurseCard posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So today my unit manager informs me that one of our residents, who has been gone now for about a month, is coming back this week. This lady has been at an acute care long term facility for a little...
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    "She's coming back next week", and my weird reaction...

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've done acute psych and have actually enjoyed this; I've worked in the facility where I might be going and like it there. This lady... it's not her personality that gets to me, per se... what gets...
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    "She's coming back next week", and my weird reaction...

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, thank you for the replies; as always it is much appreciated. =) Yeah, I'm REALLY dreading taking care of this woman again. I really tolerated her pretty well, until one night she got sent out...
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    Its really NOT a fate worse then death

    NurseCard replied to KRSLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I first started working at the LTC in which I am now employed... I'll admit, I hated it. Hated it with every fiber of my being. However, over the months I have come to like it rather well; it...
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    What is your favorite nursing scrub design? Do you have one?

    NurseCard replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I prefer mock wrap tops, as they are the most flattering. I don't really have a favorite brand. My personal favorite scrub top is one that I bought about 10 years ago, when I first became an RN....
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    With kids, husband, and work, I haven't rested in years.

    NurseCard replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I am craving two or three days with no work and no kids... JUST so I can get this house clean. So no, I rarely get any real
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    Frustrated..... needing references

    NurseCard posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have an interview tomorrow for a job that, while not what I would call my "dream" job.. it's still a facility that I really enjoyed working for when I worked as an agency nurse, and I have wanted a...
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    Frustrated..... needing references

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yeah, I think I've got a pretty decent list put together now. Thanks.
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    Feeling sad about my ALS patient

    NurseCard replied to ekramona's topic in General Nursing

    For some people, I think that it's very hard to remember that you have a real person with feelings lying there. Or, I think people choose to ignore that fact, and instead just get frustrated about...
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    Nurses HELP ME pls

    NurseCard replied to BelleNurseRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Everything in your post sounds about normal for a lot of nursing homes.
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    Residents missing clothes?

    NurseCard replied to KRODD's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's so frustrating. Our laundry is done in-house, yet we still have a huge problem with residents never getting their clothes back. The laundry is locked up at night, so we can't just go in and...
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    High & Low

    NurseCard replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Nursing

    I think the highlight of my career has actually been during my current job. While this job unfortunately has many negatives.. a major positive has been just hearing from the residents every night, who...
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    Losing to gain?...

    NurseCard replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    I have done that, yes. If it's a job that you really want, then to me it's worth
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    After Nursing: Is There Life Out There?

    NurseCard replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    If it were ME... if there were any, ANY possible way that I could do it and actually live on the pay... I'd get a job working the cash register at one of my favorite retail outlets. Either Starbucks...
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    Going full time at a hospital in which you work for agency?

    NurseCard posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Has anyone here ever been able to get a full time position at a facility in which they were working for an agency? I guess what I mean is, is there ever a way to get around that little piece of paper...
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    PEG tube replacement

    NurseCard replied to Anne36's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There are different types of tubes, and I'm ashamed to say I still get confused. I have one resident who has a GT tube... it clogs up about once a week for reasons I'm still not clear on; I've heard...
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    Dangerous patients

    NurseCard replied to dallet6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So should a person with a mental illness not be sent to the ER then, because they were seen on the street attacking and accosting every person who walks by? I used to work at a psych facility; we...
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    How young is too young...?

    NurseCard replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    At 13, I was living in a large city and taking the city bus to a downtown high school, by myself, and did well with this. I was a fairly mature kid when it came to taking care of myself, cooking for...
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    Which areas are hiring?

    NurseCard replied to Sweet charm's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Look up Appalachian Regional Healthcare, or ARH. These are hospitals located in the mountains of KY and WV. They are usually hiring; I'm sure you can understand why. I live in KY, though not in any...
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    I would like to run a scenario by all of you.

    NurseCard replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    My goodness... I wish I had advice for you but I'm afraid I don't. I have the same problem dealing with people like that. It's why I pretty much can only work night shift; so I don't have to deal...
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    How many Nurses had their CNAs before Nursing School?

    NurseCard replied to GarrettLeonard's topic in Washington Nursing

    I was never an actual state certified CNA, but I did work as a nurse's aide in a hospital for four years prior to obtaining my RN. I'm pretty sure that my program did NOT require previous work as a...
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    Career Break

    NurseCard replied to Zobu's topic in Nursing Career

    It generally depends on the facility that you are applying to work for, or wish to work for. Also I suppose your state BON may require a refresher course. You might want to check with your state...
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    How much training did you get?

    NurseCard replied to sue1000's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my current facility I got five 8 hour shifts, I believe, but on the fourth day I more of less got "thrown to the wolves". At the LTC I worked prior to that, I seem to remember getting about five...
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    I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

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

    Best part of my area: Everything, actually. I love LTC. I love getting to know my residents. I love the difference that I make in their lives. I love getting to use my nursing skills without...