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  1. Bad Job Market? Be a NURSE! (Insert eye roll here)

    DedHedRN replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is no shortage for nurses, as long as they are willing to work LTC... the article should point that out. With all the baby boomers getting older thats where the bulk of new nurses are needed I'm...

  2. PTSD after being an ICU patient

    DedHedRN replied to elprup's topic in General Nursing

    I think I have PTSD from nursing school.... do you think that might be possible? lol

  3. I made the wrong choice...

    DedHedRN replied to nanaz25's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I posted a article in the nursing student section of all-nurses about two years ago warning new nursing hopefuls that this was the case, and guess what, they practically bite my head off! They said...

  4. Patients who die right after the family leaves the room.

    DedHedRN replied to nitenite's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I also think that they do not want to die with the family there. I have seen it so often, that its got to be more then

  5. How to resign from RN position

    DedHedRN replied to Thatone_girl's topic in Nursing Career

    Always have a new job first, finding a new job can take weeks or months depending on what you want to do. Then when they offer the job, let them know that you must give two week notice to your current...

  6. New job: "Don't worry about following the MAR" & other scary stuff

    DedHedRN replied to kak85's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    IN LTC you shouldn't have more then 2-4 full assessments to fill out, then the rest should be by exception, just make a note of who needs assessments at the start of your day, then plunk them out one...

  7. Is there such a thing as the two year blahs?

    DedHedRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I officially have two years experience now, and believe me, I am still learning. I have spent about 14 months in LTC, and the last 8 months in Hospice. I love my job, but I feel its so slow paced and...

  8. a new name for Hiatal Hernia?

    DedHedRN replied to afjgnp's topic in General Nursing

    I think I just woke up my neighbors I was laughing so

  9. How to drop subtle hints with my nursing students about faith.

    DedHedRN replied to HappyWife77's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    My nursing instructors prayed in class, and I never really minded, because they were so nice and sweet and they did it quickly in such a positive manner. Example: "Oh lord, let everyone in class do...

  10. ADN's being pushed out

    DedHedRN replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Its my understanding that a BSN is basically just a two year degree your "Minor" the basic education classes, and what you are "majoring" in, your nursing classes. So a ADN nurse who holds a...

  11. The dumbest things you've heard from a provider

    DedHedRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Pt was very old and had a full code and was very sick, had to send to ER multiple times in very short time from SNF, MD says " I dont know why you keep calling to send to ER, just let them DIE!" Of...

  12. Family refusing pt discharge - California

    DedHedRN replied to Enthused RN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    No they cant "get away" with this indefinitely. Eventually the hospital social workers will have the pt placed in a home. Its not the nurses job to place the pt fortunately, but you can bet it is...

  13. Supplies are missing!!!

    DedHedRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I used to have a nurse who would rearrange the cart is what I felt was the worst possible way. I once spent 20 mins making it just perfect and organized, the next day, she had undone all my work and...

  14. Got my RN license in CA with 5 felonies and 3 midemeanors

    DedHedRN replied to HellooooooooooMurse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    COngratulations on your achievement. I am can see forgiving the crimes that you have commited, but some of the others that you say you have heard of at the end of your post, people with sex crimes and...

  15. Ethical advice needed for a new grad...

    DedHedRN replied to AnnaleaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The time that the pts receive their medication in a SNF is RARELY if ever dictated by the physician, the nurses who take the order decide the time when they transfer it into the MAR. I used to...

  16. Nurse Posts About a Patient on Facebook ... Duty to Report?

    DedHedRN replied to PacoUSA's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I believe that if we have knowledge about something like this we have a professional obligation to address it head on. It is a violation of pt rights and if we cannot stand up for our pt rights then...

  17. Nurse Posts About a Patient on Facebook ... Duty to Report?

    DedHedRN replied to PacoUSA's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I would be very upset if this was my family member. Many times I have seen CNAs lose their jobs for this kind of behavior. This is clearly wrong on so many

  18. Did not get the job...looking for feedback

    DedHedRN replied to delilahgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would want to know. Although they may not tell you the truth now. It cant hurt to ask now they are not going to hire you. You may want to think about the interview. Did they look at each other...

  19. I feel so bad, is this considered abuse?

    DedHedRN replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You dont have to use a hoyer lift, you can use a sit to stand

  20. Can a physician deny an order to transport from LTC?

    DedHedRN replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Even pts with DNR and comfort care can change their minds in the end and seek treatment, so if they were asking... I would send, even with that in place. But I would sure be documenting that to the...

  21. Can a physician deny an order to transport from LTC?

    DedHedRN replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    If the pt wants to go to the ER and the MD refuses to give an order, and I felt that they may be dying, I would just call 911. Then I would document, document, document. Even if I was wrote up for...

  22. Alzheimer's and dementia SNF interview

    DedHedRN replied to RNReadyManc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As the new nurse on the block, you will be required to do lots of covering for others and get the worst shifts. If you turn things down because you don't like the hours, your going to have a hard time...

  23. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    DedHedRN replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I recently moved into a apartment next to a graveyard. A few months ago I jumped up on my bed and after a few minutes was typing something on my computer when I noticed something moving out of the...

  24. Floor Nurses... How do you organize your day, and survive?

    DedHedRN replied to Ashimaly's topic in General Nursing

    Its your time management. Your taking to long to pass meds. Two hours to pass meds to five people? I used to pass meds to 30 people in four hours, including taking HRs, BPs, and Blood sugars, while...

  25. "When Was the Last Time I Wow'ed a Patient?"

    DedHedRN replied to Mully's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    oh laughing out loud so hard right