indigonurse

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   Any online DSD courses for LTC nurses?

   indigonurse replied to indigonurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   Thank you for that link, but I thought that the price was not something I could not afford and I did not care for the no refund policy :(However I did find joshuatreeprivateschool.com that has a very...
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   Resignation letter question.

   indigonurse replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Try sending a certified letter with return
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   Help! Want to be Staff developer?

   indigonurse replied to BrookeeLou_RN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   From what I know it is very important that a nurse has recent experience in long term care for a minimum of one or two years to qualify for a position as a staff developer in
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   Help! Want to be Staff developer?

   indigonurse replied to BrookeeLou_RN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   Is this a LTC facility or a hospital you are talking about that requires a BSN or MSN to be a staff
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   Any online DSD courses for LTC nurses?

   indigonurse posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   Does anyone know of any online DSD, Director of Staff Development Courses? I need the 24 hour DSD course to meet the title 22 requirements in California. Thank
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   Drug error

   indigonurse replied to coneartist's topic in General Nursing

   It has everything to do with accountability and nothing to do with
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   Can an ADN nurse move into supervisory positions with only 4 years experience?

   indigonurse replied to NenaRK's topic in General Nursing

   As long as a health care agency is following their own policies state laws, nursing practice act etc. in regard to this matter this type of thing you described can and does
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   I need to interview a Registered Nurse for a class

   indigonurse replied to RedRaiderStudent's topic in General Nursing

   IMHO you might need to authenticate your assignment by interviewing a nurse in person instead of trying to solicit an interview from an anonymous
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   Mandated Flu vaccine?

   indigonurse replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

   First, the manufacturers info. needs to be obtained for this vaccination. Then, this information needs to be presented to your doctor. Then, see what your doctor recommends. If, your doctor advice's...
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    "Losing my license!"

    indigonurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I think the title of this thread is
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    My crazy psych history coming back to haunt me?

    indigonurse replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Might help to talk to a professional counselor and get their opinion on the matter. You might need some support and guidance to let go of your past so you can go forward with your nursing
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    Question about BON wanting your medical records...

    indigonurse replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I believe that before a person is accepted into a nursing program or gets hired for a job that a pre employment physical is done and signed by a doctor certifying the persons ability to perform a job....
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    Switching shifts....when it isn't your choice

    indigonurse replied to ChinupBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that when the position was advertised and or offered to you on the night shift that it would constitute a written and verbal agreement. When you took the position that was the terms you...
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    Can't believe this is happening!

    indigonurse replied to soon2begrad2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The new nurse should have an orientation check off list. All you need to do is demonstrate the tasks on the list such as passsing meds, admin. a tube feeding, taking a blood sugar etc. Skills you...
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    Evening Med Pass Question

    indigonurse replied to westieluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Since meds are ordered Q6 H, BID, etc. before and after meals, at HS, etc. it is very hard to control how many are given at a certain time. I always said if they ever did a time and motion study and...