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    how do you chart your prn narcs

    indigonurse replied to mozella's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is my take on it the regs, laws, nurse practice act. policy etc. do require that we chart certain things at a certain time, etc. I would look at your facilities policy Manuel and ask the...
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    Misery loves company?

    indigonurse replied to laughingnurse1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When it comes to sexual assault or sexual harassment then you need to follow your companies policy and make a report up to and including a police report. Just cause male is a res. in a LTC facility...
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    Any success stories obtaining license w/prior felony drug convictions in CA

    indigonurse replied to knufflebunny's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I know of someone who had a felony for stealing and served 8 months in Paton state prison then got the charge expunged. She had to provide all of this info. to the nursing boards before they could...
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    How to avoid daycare fees working 12hr shifts.

    indigonurse replied to Shondacat517's topic in General Nursing

    Can you figure out a schedule where the only time you work is when your husband is able to care for the kids? Another suggestion is you could run an in home day care yourself or take care of special...
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    How far do you force meds?

    indigonurse replied to andrewRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A nurses responsibility begins when the offer the medication and ends when the resident refuses. I would chart refuse. Another option would be to come back a little bit later and offer it again or to...
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    would you work for free

    indigonurse replied to mozella's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse has the right to clock out at the end of the shift and go home, or to endorse unfinished work to the next shift. If an employee works overtime without prior written approval according to...
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    To write up or not???

    indigonurse replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    First of all this aide knows that legally she is working under the supervision of a licensed nurse, not a med tech. Leaving your shift after you have clocked in before the shift is over can be...
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    Would you work as a CNA or LVN if you could not find work as an RN?

    indigonurse posted a topic in Nursing Career

    In light of the serious shortage of jobs for RN's I was wondering who would be willing to accept employment as an LVN, CNA or caregiver just to stay employed in the field? Instead of being unemployed...
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    Is this a productive management style?

    indigonurse replied to Vonique's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It all comes down to one thing, what does your employee manual say? That is what you agreed to. A professional person will talk about the rules, the law, not about peoples personalities, perceptions,...
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    Have you been accused of being more of a CNA, then a RN.

    indigonurse replied to ANNIENURSEANGEL's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you mean, but the passing of meds, tx, care plans, etc. are time sensitive and can only be done by a licensed nurse. Stopping to do nursing assistant tasks does interfere with your duties....
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    Allergic to Benadryl?

    indigonurse replied to Brittneesher's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you mean allergic reactions and untoward side effects are usually listed under allergies because that is usually the only heading the have for someone who cannot take a med for one reason...
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    enemas and nurses

    indigonurse replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    I would imagine if a pt. sustained an injury as serious as a fracture that the facility has no choice but to look at what caused the problem and to come up with a plan to make sure that never happens...
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    Qoute "If you quit, I will report you to the state B.O.N.!!!!!!"

    indigonurse replied to bobs201's topic in General Nursing

    To ease your mind call the BON and ask them this question yourself. In my state pt. abandonment is the only thing along these lines that can be reported to the BON. Accepting a job and then telling...
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    what do u say to pts when they ask where u live?

    indigonurse replied to JadeRN722's topic in General Nursing

    Be honest tell them that for professional reasons you cannot provide details about your personal life to
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    I should probably let this go but...

    indigonurse replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    It does get to the point when you have to set up boundaries and only work your regular schedule, say NO to working over time, extra shifts and your days off to prevent burn
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    Professionalism write up

    indigonurse replied to htrn's topic in General Nursing

    Could you please provide the details of what they wrote you up for? You could review the nursing practice act and brush up on any nursing skills that you think you are not proficient
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    Is nursing right for me?

    indigonurse replied to Kbb0907's topic in General Nursing

    This is something you should discuss with your
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    Abusive patient

    indigonurse replied to Guest296136's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This person may have addiction issues. Might want to call in social services to see if there is someone in the hospital who is an addiction counselor that can help this patient. All you can do is...
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    Panic attack setting in

    indigonurse replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    You have a great plan. Nice to hear you are on top of it. Hope you find a new job
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    Medical Assistant training?

    indigonurse replied to scott.andrew's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I used to teach a CNA class at a vocational school. Many MA's that attended the school were unable to find jobs and wound up in my class. Legally an MD can train their own assistant an MA is not...
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    nursing program without waitlist

    indigonurse replied to sue19's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, if a person has a 4 year degree they can apply to a direct entry RN- MSN program. Why cause those schools don't have much in the way of financial assistance and sky high
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    How many of you have experienced medication errors?

    indigonurse replied to mihualalei's topic in General Nursing

    It is unavoidable. But most of us er um present company included have had lapses in judgment that caused them to
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    Now with Changes in Ecomony which is better ADN or BSN

    indigonurse replied to proudmommy's topic in General Nursing

    In this economy it would be wise to go through a program that could be completed in the shortest period of time for the least amount of money. There are some positions that require a BSN so therefore...
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    OMG will I get sued if I continue to work here?

    indigonurse replied to sunshineyday's topic in General Nursing

    What you observed has told you all you need to know. Trust your instincts on this one. You can always find another job, but you can never get another nursing license. As long as you are working there,...
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    Would you work as a CNA or LVN if you could not find work as an RN?

    indigonurse replied to indigonurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Glad to hear that RN's are able to find jobs