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  1. Facility reported to state

    robby5313 replied to feelsgoodtobeRN's topic in General Nursing

    With the complaint inspection they usually just focus on the specific complaints. Say the family was complaining about the food being cold. They would mainly focus on the kitchen and they would hang...

  2. Breaking into Emergency Nursing

    robby5313 replied to OnwardEver's topic in Emergency

    Yes-you need to have at least 2 years experience in the ER before you can take the CEN. Not saying that you couldn't pass it-but I think it would be very difficult to pass without ER experience. To...

  3. Facility reported to state

    robby5313 replied to feelsgoodtobeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you can plan on an inspection but it won't be nearly as bad as a yearly inspection that is for sure. Just something to remember-When the state asks you questions, you answer them with as few...

  4. gyn prob. in the ER??? GUESS THE DIAGNOSIS

    robby5313 replied to yankee nurse09's topic in Emergency

    rectocele or lady partsl/uterine prolapase? although that dosen't explain the throat

  5. Is there a chance that nurse-patient ratio be better?

    robby5313 replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    It will get better, but most LTC facilities expect impossible things from their nurses. The workload is ridiculous. Some are a little better than others. It was very difficult for me sometimes to...

  6. Medpass at mealtime a dignity issue?

    robby5313 replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have to say that I agree with the problem of meds getting given on top of each other. How will you know that Mr. Jones took his AM dose at 11:00, so he shouldent get his afternoon dose at 12:01....

  7. LTC for new grad RN?

    robby5313 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree that you should accept. I started in LTC as an LPN and the CNA's were so helpful! Give them your respect and they will help you and save your A*& if needed! If you are respectful, most...

  8. A Funny Moment in LTC...

    robby5313 replied to westieluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Funniest thing a resident ever said to me: This was about 2 a.m. and my resident, John was up at the nurses station where he loved to hang out in the middle of the night. Me: Hi John, how are you?...

  9. Nurses working without health insurance

    robby5313 replied to linguine's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am under my husbands insurance. We pay 26.00/wk for family coverage health/dental/vision. $300 deductible per person and no co-pay for office visits. Everything else is covered 80%. I tell him...

  10. Student Loan Defaulters ONLY

    robby5313 replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

    Your student loan is 500.00? Holy Cow. How much are your

  11. Student Loan Defaulters ONLY

    robby5313 replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

    I was young and dumb and allowed my loans to go into default. Marriage trouble, etc. etc. I was one of the lucky ones that was able to to include mine in my bankruptcy before they changed the laws....

  12. *Easy* things I just hate doing

    robby5313 replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Nursing

    I always hated this too! And VS...not hard...just a pain. Mixing up 25 Miralaxes in the

  13. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    robby5313 replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I had a DON refuse to allow me to order 10 cc. saline syringes to flush a patients PICC. I was told to "just use the 3 cc. ones we have and push it real slow." Uh....no thanks. I refused and told...

  14. Nurse with Body Odor

    robby5313 replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    I know some people simply have a weird body chemistry that causes certain odors. I would suggest an anonymous....NICE SYMPATHETIC note, explaining that you wanted her to be aware of it, because...

  15. Ominous physical symptoms

    robby5313 replied to catlvr's topic in General Nursing

    yep, when they say, "I won't be here tommorow," or "I think I am going to die." Listen.....cuz they usually are right! I agree with the Hospice patient or dying patient....when they perk up and...

  16. Plz read!!! Nurse using drugs what should i do???

    robby5313 replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

    I feel you need to report this. You have a legitimate concern. Would it be okay if she were getting stoned on Demerol, Xanax, Hydrocodone, alcohol and then working? It is a mind-altering...

  17. Feeling guilty about working over shift end

    robby5313 replied to CareteamRN70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree that giving meds at the same time would be helpful......if state walks in at 7 p.m. (and they have for me!) you would be screwed! And unfortunately they don't really care that you have way...

  18. How common is it for employer to pay for BSN?

    robby5313 replied to melc0305's topic in General Nursing

    My company reimburses $2,000 a year after you have worked there a year. There are no contractual obligations with

  19. I just got fired... what the hell happened?

    robby5313 replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    I too believe you. 15 years ago I was having a relationship with one of the PA's in our office. We were both going through a divorce at the time. Albeit, probably not the best decision but we were...

  20. HIPPA for employees?

    robby5313 replied to bcrnsi's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is none of anyone's business where your scars came from. Yes, if they ask you directly you should tell the truth. but again, if they hold that against you it would be discrimination. If you...

  21. Blood, Bodily Fluids and Germs OH MY!

    robby5313 replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

    At our facility we HAVE to mask, glove and gown to go into a MRSA room. You also cannot bring ANYTHING out of the room that has been in with the patient.....this includes your pen and notes! Then,...

  22. Blood, Bodily Fluids and Germs OH MY!

    robby5313 replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

    Bwaahahahah! I usually change clothes when get home.....more for comfort than anything. And I wash my hands. But I wash my hands constantly anyway! I just don't get too obsessed about it. I just...

  23. What to do with co-worker that is drinking

    robby5313 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am so frustrated with a co-worker. This nurse calls myself and other co-workers after work hours and on weekends to vent about work. When she calls, it is VERY obvious that she has been drinking...

  24. What to do with co-worker that is drinking

    robby5313 replied to robby5313's topic in General Nursing

    Well, thanks for the advice. I realize that no, I do not know for sure that she IS drinking. Lets just say that when she calls various co-workers-including myself-after work and on days off-I can...

  25. We only have one pulse oximeter for the facility, but we have flat-screen TVs!

    robby5313 replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    "His 02 sats? Not sure of that either, as we do not have a functioning oximeter." "What would you like me to