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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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    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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    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...
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    Staff and artificial nails

    indigonurse replied to txdon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A DON's finger nails were swabbed by the lab and E. Coli was found under them and the admin. brought this up in a staff meeting right in front of her. I am not sure if the nails were natural or...
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    Other nurses signing my initials

    indigonurse replied to stelarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is a chance that someone has the same initials as you. If you forgot to sign and that is a med error you could make a late entry and add your initials to the space. I would defiantly put a...
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    setting alarm clock to take pain meds?

    indigonurse replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    From what I understand ortho pain is deep & pain control as I'm sure you know is most effective if the person takes the pain med before the pain becomes so intense that it wakes them up. It would...
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    DON passing trays in dining room

    indigonurse replied to americanTrain's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    since a diet is an MD order it is policy in most places that a licensed nurse check the trays. In the event someone chokes a licensed nurse needs to be on hand. The issue is if your state regs. state...
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    Staff and artificial nails

    indigonurse replied to txdon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I really cringe when I see a nurse insert a suppository with artificial nails and scrape up against a res. skin with them while providing care. I think an in-service and giving the staff 30 days to...
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    what is comfort care only?

    indigonurse replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    An advance directive needs to be specific. Usually this involves a power of attorney for health care and/or a living will. If you aren't sure then you can call the MD and get a
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    CA DSD question

    indigonurse posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi. Could someone please tell me where I can find the title 22 regulations and OBRA regulations specific to the job description of a staff developer? I found the dept. of public health web site and...
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    CA DSD question

    indigonurse replied to indigonurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you I will check ANCC out. I did get an online Barclay book and I'll be darned because I can't figure out how to get to the page with the specific info. I was hoping someone had it on hand....
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    can I lose my license...

    indigonurse replied to mRpeNa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know what state you are in. In my state an MD has to be notified and it needs to be documented within a certain time limit and a policy is followed after a report of a fall. Anyone can report...
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    Co-workers talk.....

    indigonurse replied to lpnwkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well we do have the right to free speech. I think what the DON needs is support. Of course we are res. advocates and if we think that the DON is doing/not doing something for a res. that the DON...