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    dealing with confused patients

    NurseCard replied to sprintin08's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOL, that reminds me of a comic strip that I saw one time... can't remember exactly which strip. It involved one salesman saying to another salesman... "okay, if you want to make a sale to the lady...
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    dealing with confused patients

    NurseCard replied to sprintin08's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Honestly, many times I go along with what they are saying if I can. Many confused patients in nursing homes are not going to get any better, mentally. So trying to re-orient them is pointless; it...
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    Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    NurseCard replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    I'm not a Jehovah's Witness, and I will never in a thousand years understand their beliefs... I'll never get Catholicism either though, so don't get too offended OP... Having said that... I once...
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    Posting pictures to facebook

    NurseCard replied to divaRN*'s topic in General Nursing

    *shrug* As long as mom gave her OK for the pics to be posted, who cares? This person has to be someone who is very close to the mom, surely. I can certainly see a mom or a grandmother, or in some...
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    What can get you fired??

    NurseCard replied to kelsie*bear's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Punching your DON in the face and knocking one of his teeth out. (a former coworker of mine actually did this, rather recently in
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    Is this a Bad Evaluation?

    NurseCard replied to RaziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just have to agree with everyone else; I think you got a very good eval and you should be proud. Hold your head high. And enjoy the 50 cent raise; it's a pretty good one. =) My last raise was a...
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    No nursery but not allowed to tell new moms that their newborn must room in!

    NurseCard replied to Emberanna's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh for crying out loud!!!!! If you aren't going to have a nursery, make it a requirement for moms to keep the baby in the room!!! Hospitals can put a positive spin on it... simply "We practice...
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    what to expect on 7p-7a geriatric psych floor

    NurseCard replied to chelleanne's topic in Psychiatric

    Congrats! I really enjoy working with this population. I'm currently working in a nursing home; a job in geri-psych is hard to come by around these
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    Dressing up on Halloween... unprofessional?

    NurseCard replied to agent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Last night for work, I was TOTALLY planning to wear my Donald Trump costume... I work in a nursing home with a rather laid back atmosphere, and many of my coworkers wore costumes. However, I woke up...
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    How many of you nurses do NOT have health insurance

    NurseCard replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I'm about to go the next two months without it but will be eligible in January. I'm lately surprised at the number of, what I consider professionals, who are not offered insurance through their...
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    what would be the"perfect med pass"?

    NurseCard replied to princess007's topic in General Nursing

    Heh... to only have to give meds to about 3 residents instead of about 30.
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    So what would you do in this situation?

    NurseCard posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been reading different thoughts on here, regarding giving proper notice when resigning. Most people agree that two weeks is the norm and the professional standard (which is basically how I...
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    Gotta Wear Shades

    NurseCard replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so happy for you!!!!!
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    *sigh* here come the guilt trips and the nagging.. etc..

    NurseCard posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, my husband WAS okay with me taking a job that is closer to home, a nursing home that is a 15 minute walk from my house... a nice place that I really think I'm going to enjoy working... But now...
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    I think I might have done something stupid.

    NurseCard replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    You didn't do anything stupid. Not at all! Just tell your manager that you are sorry that you weren't able to attend the event, but you just could not afford to take the extra night off. Or,...
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    *sigh* here come the guilt trips and the nagging.. etc..

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I find it shocking, the places where people work, that do not provide health insurance to their employees. That is upsetting. In my current/former job, I've cared for children whose parents were...
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    Veteran nurses give your opinion of the new grad job situation

    NurseCard replied to RachH's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in the acute medical hospital setting, and I will do my darndest to never have to set foot inside one again, unless I'm sick or a family member is sick! :) There are so many...
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    Help!!! I'm about to PANIC about possible new LTC job..

    NurseCard posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Okay, so I'll try to make this short... been considering LTC for quite some time. There is a nice nursing home that is just a 17 minute WALK from where I live. This is particularly nice because I've...
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    Help!!! I'm about to PANIC about possible new LTC job..

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    yes it is, actually. I currently work night shift on a children's psychiatric unit. I hate it. Five nights a week, nights get boring as all get out, then the kids wake up in the morning and are...
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    Help!!! I'm about to PANIC about possible new LTC job..

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think I'm going to go with the catastrophic, 10,000 deductible, cheap insurance. I've gone the COBRA route before; I pretty much had to... I was pregnant and starting a new job. =) But right now,...
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    Help!!! I'm about to PANIC about possible new LTC job..

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, I got the job offer.. I did talk to her. She is pushing me a bit to make a decision. She does not expect me to start on Monday, but the following Monday... which I can live with. It's a pay...
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    Fired because they "can't afford me"...now what?

    NurseCard replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly have no clue what advice to give you, but I am truly sorry this
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    Frustrated with having to work

    NurseCard replied to SalishRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm kinda in the same boat... have to work, would rather stay at home, I provide health insurance for the family, etc.. plus I'm the breadwinner; my husband works for just about 4 dollars over minimum...
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    Winner of the creepiest nursing commercial ever....!

    NurseCard replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of personal care products: In my opinion, the best EVER
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    Need Help Coming up with an Excuse!!

    NurseCard replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Allright, here's a little piece of advice that I just learned myself. Beware of that job that you JUST KNOW that you are going to get! Meaning, if you already have another job, be careful not to do...