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    Inappropriate duties?

    Been there,done that replied to erinlanc's topic in General Nursing

    Prepare to add receptionist to your list of duties. Is it a conflict of interest.. no. It is the intere$t of the corporation to save the 25 K that the receptionist would make, by forcing nursing to...
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    How often does this happen

    Been there,done that replied to Buckeyeqt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    SO cannot tell other nurses what to do.. or not to do. SO needs to butt out .. and so do
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    CNA Bonus Plan

    Been there,done that replied to Mariesmith's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Motivation is the paycheck. Management needs to apply the disciplinary process. There are MANY CNA 's looking for a
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    CNA Bonus Plan

    Been there,done that replied to Mariesmith's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My name is not Louise. More like Thelma
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    New Grad RN charge nurse position at a SNF

    Been there,done that replied to VeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Interview experience is good. You are no way "at fault" for anything. In this case.. it is a (crappy) for profit facility that is desperate to have a licensed nurse to cover their crappy care. Learn...
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    CNA Bonus Plan

    Been there,done that replied to Mariesmith's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So what I hear you saying is.. you have NO clue what CNA's do. But you are asking the professional nurse to assist you to " design the perfect CNA bonus ". I can do that for 50% of your
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    CNA Bonus Plan

    Been there,done that replied to Mariesmith's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wish I got a bonus for showing up and on time. Attendance and punctuality are a requirement of employment. Now in order to meet that requirement... a BONUS must be
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    New Grad RN charge nurse position at a SNF

    Been there,done that replied to VeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have the utmost respect for TheCommuter. However , I would not take that position. I have 30 years of experience and would not be able to handle that job. The facility is desperate.. ask...
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    Work and pets?

    Been there,done that replied to nURse_dEZi's topic in General Nursing

    Bless you and hubby.. however 1.25 miles is cheap change. I am pushing 70 and we go 3 miles. Happy
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    CNA Bonus Plan

    Been there,done that replied to Mariesmith's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have 30 years of experience at the bedside. ICU to private duty and everything in between. Each and every patient received my heart, body , and soul... while I was applying my brain. I am...
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    Atrial pacing above 100 to increase CO/MAP

    Been there,done that replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    :) One size fits all. Let us know how it's
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    Atrial pacing above 100 to increase CO/MAP

    Been there,done that replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with these orders but I am also new so don't want to stir waters. To Hades with stirring up the waters . Your patient is being mismanaged. Cojones are now
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    Atrial pacing above 100 to increase CO/MAP

    Been there,done that replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the time the surgeon can correct the structural defect. It takes the expertise of a cardiologist to "manage acute and chronic congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarction and other...
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    Atrial pacing above 100 to increase CO/MAP

    Been there,done that replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Cardiac output: The amount of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in a minute. The heart can only pump the volume available. Increasing the heart rate is useless in this case and...
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    CNA Bonus Plan

    Been there,done that replied to Mariesmith's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All righty then. Show up to work... without a nurse on duty. See how far your heart gets
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    CNA Bonus Plan

    Been there,done that replied to Mariesmith's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    See now, nurses are the brain and the heart. ANYTHING CNA's do is under the direction of the professional
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    Resignation dilemma

    Been there,done that replied to Nursiology's topic in General Nursing

    Serious as a heart attack. Only eligible employees are entitled to take FMLA leave. An eligible employee is one who: Works for a covered employer; Has worked for the employer for at least 12...
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    Changing units - need advice

    Been there,done that replied to Fluffy1turbo's topic in General Nursing

    Were you unsuccessful with your orientation? Either way, your "leaders" don't know what's going on in the real world. Home health requires much experience, as you are the only one laying eyes on the...
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    CNA Bonus Plan

    Been there,done that replied to Mariesmith's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ** crickets** Most CNA's work hard and any $$ they can earn are well deserved. but please... You will not be able to prove that CNAs are the heart of LTC, because nurses
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    Any nurses from the Metro Detroit area?

    Been there,done that replied to bluestar776's topic in General Nursing

    My understanding is the DMC hires new grads. A tough gig , but you have to start
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    Work and pets?

    Been there,done that replied to nURse_dEZi's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but the doggie door would need to lead to a fenced area. I am on half an acre.. no fences
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    New Nurse Wants Your Experiences.

    Been there,done that replied to ImposterSyndromePN's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the profession. AN is a wonderful support system , that I wish I had ..when I made the very same mistakes 30 years ago. You have an excellent sense of humor. That's what it takes to...
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    Resignation dilemma

    Been there,done that replied to Nursiology's topic in General Nursing

    No need to resign, let the power that be figure it out. There is more than one job, you only have one mom. Go to mom. Peace to you and
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    Work and pets?

    Been there,done that replied to nURse_dEZi's topic in General Nursing

    Dogs will acclimate to the household. They want to be with you and please you. If you are working three 12 hour shifts.. you would have to have a neighbor let them out, or use doggie day care. Then...
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    working night shift as rn during pregnancy

    Been there,done that replied to work77's topic in General Nursing

    Rotating to night shift is hard on everyone. Your obstetrician would need to specifically request that you cannot be rotated and why. It would be up to management and HR to allow the exclusion. The...