silverbat

silverbat

Care Coordination, MDS, med-surg, Peds

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  1. Help developing leadership/accountability in our nurses

    silverbat replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Both management and the charge nurses need to address this when it is noted..

  2. Trying to Get an LPN JOB At a Nursing Home

    silverbat replied to missy26's topic in Nursing Career

    true.. gotta show up for work.. Not knowing your area, is there reliable public

  3. Any tips on how to succeed in nursing school?

    silverbat replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    jaw breakers and a rosary!!!!! Seriously! LOL: Study a little each day, eat well, rest as much as you can, count on the support of your family/friends and have fun when you can. Don't count on...

  4. Do pt families every drive you crazy?

    silverbat replied to purple10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Plus, thinking of HIPAA.. you can't legally discuss certain things without the express permission (written is best) of the patient or POA. Its not about empathy, its about legallity. I have been on...

  5. Why I'm against a culture change in nursing homes?

    silverbat replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I disagree. I have worked in LTC for several years and have worked with both Alzheimer's and skilled(rehab) residents. In my opinion (FWIW), I feel that a more homelike environment helps the short...

  6. Resignation

    silverbat replied to froggy8's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    When I gave notice at my last position, I called a meeting with the DON and administrator and gave them my written notice as part of my meeting with them, so I kinda did both. Of course, I had...

  7. Trying to Get an LPN JOB At a Nursing Home

    silverbat replied to missy26's topic in Nursing Career

    Where do you live? I know nursing homes near me are looking to

  8. Can lvn get fired if facility goes to RN only facility??

    silverbat replied to lvn1972's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sure your position can be terminated and you can be terminated at any time, however, remember that in nursing homes (and other places) that rumors are rampant, and until you see it in writing, take it...

  9. I want you to look at the care plan

    silverbat replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who writes, reviews and updates care plans on a daily basis in a LTC., I try very hard to keep mine updated, so I do not agree that care plans are all out-dated. I DO agree with the...

  10. Boards Question

    silverbat replied to jlc128's topic in General Students

    Some states are compact states and with that multipstate license, you can practice in those states without changing licenses. Check with your state BON to see if you are in a compact state....

  11. Do pt families every drive you crazy?

    silverbat replied to purple10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If these are simply family members and not the power of attorney, they have no say whatsoever about the patients care. I would remind them they are not the POA, and you are following the guidelines of...

  12. TWIN male nurses

    silverbat replied to twinner05's topic in General Nursing

    My identical twin sister and I were not allowed to work on the same unit, although it did happen on occasion. She worked 3-11, I worked 11-7 and since I am an RN, she's an LPN, our...

  13. Start up of a new facility - Did I get myself into a hot mess?

    silverbat replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am sorry to hear that.... Try MDS if you can, Not as stressful, although it is stressful in its own way. You may be on call sometimes, but NOT 24/7. Best

  14. Thought I would have a job by now. Getting depressed

    silverbat replied to SWRNUSA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't forget Nursing homes, home health, dialysis. Keep looking, be available for any and all shift, floors, positions. Also consider Indian Health Services, the military, VA, rehabillitation/MD/DD...

  15. Older new grad, no employment history, shy, gay, good academics

    silverbat replied to Adrian32's topic in Nursing Career

    OP= original poster.. and yes, each state offers the NCLEX individually. There are compact states which come into play once you get your license, but every state requires NCLEX

  16. Older new grad, no employment history, shy, gay, good academics

    silverbat replied to Adrian32's topic in Nursing Career

    you worked as alicensed nurse in Indonesia? If so, there is your job experience, even though it is in a different country, it is

  17. In need of advice, not sure what to do now.

    silverbat replied to Jason0932's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In Missouri, it will take anywhere from 1-2 YEARS before they investigate it and make a decision on your license. They only way they move quicker is if they decide you are immediate risk to harm a...

  18. Stalled wound

    silverbat replied to tktjRN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    unless the MRSA is colonized, that needs treated in order to heal the wound. The silver nitrate cauterizes, so it needs to only go in the wound, would make wounds of the edges.. Does she have a...

  19. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.......

    silverbat replied to Chad Collins's topic in General Students

    SO

  20. LTC out

    silverbat replied to jnurse21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When you are new, it all seems horrible, very stressful and icky!! Give yourself time to get a routine.... it WILL get

  21. All the cool people work nights!

    silverbat replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worked 18 years on nights!! these lst 6 on days have been hard to get used to. I loved night for all the good things PP have said, and hated days for the same things already posted. One thing about...

  22. OMG PASSED! (found out on boards before I found out from Pearson!)

    silverbat replied to anashenwrath's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yep.. if your name is on the BON with a license number.... you are a Licensed

  23. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    silverbat replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    My husband worked with a woman who took various syllables and put them to together for names.. for examble: using the words, per our terms of service.... the name might be "Perouter". She had several...

  24. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    silverbat replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    I met a woman in mississippi named URETHRA. I simply could NOT ask her how she pronounced

  25. Need advise about denied vacation.....

    silverbat replied to Glycerine82's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    well, you COULD just call off the day before those two shifts.... expect to not get paid, and possible write up, but that is an option..... just