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  1. chronic pain and pain control

    bellcollector replied to mel1977's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    After extensive consultation with my pain management doc and the ok of my SBON I had no choice but to go on the heavy hitters. I took some time off to allow my body to become use to the drugs. Then...

  2. What to do when on the hit list????

    bellcollector replied to brwneyegal's topic in General Nursing

    I have to respectfully disagree with daytonite. It has been my experience that some nurses can be the most petty, nasty, spiteful and devious creatures on earth. They can and often do find ways to...

  3. Seeking Narcotics or Chronic Pain?

    bellcollector replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

    I am probably very jaded on this subject. I am a nurse I have set behind the nurses station and heard the mean and hurtful things that nurses who are suppose to be the so called pt advocates say...

  4. Aged Care Research Project ideas

    bellcollector replied to Jazzminka's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How about the impact of poor staffing through the eyes of the residents. Sort of along the lines of the book "Bed Number 10"? Personally I think that would be an awesome and challenging topic to...

  5. I need help making a decision....HELP!!!!

    bellcollector replied to MDSlady's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I highly recommend excelsior. There are NO weekend clinicals and as others have said the skills you test off on in the single weekend CPNE at the end of the program are the same ones you had as an...

  6. Need help finding a Job!!!

    bellcollector replied to joerob's topic in General Nursing

    You could always try the nursing programs in that area and find out if they have any suggestions. Also love indeed.com type in just your city and you will get all job postings in a 25mile radius...

  7. Oxygen... Comfort or Life Saving?

    bellcollector replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Personally having most of my experience in geriatrics and palliative care I believe oxygen to be a comfort measure. Most of these pts are unconcious or at least unresponsive and can not say if O2...

  8. HCR Manor Care Facilities

    bellcollector replied to bellcollector's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They seem like two people I would LOVE to work for. I am happy that you are in a good place I hope the majority of HCR Manor Care's are good ones. I would hate to think that most go through what the...

  9. why does the nursing profession have a lot of drama?

    bellcollector replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I have only worked at 3 jobs outside of nursing. My hubby has worked in construction, truck driving, factories, sales and now is a manager in sales. I never had any drama in any of my...

  10. HCR Manor Care Facilities

    bellcollector replied to bellcollector's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Honestly their mission statement is awesome and at the particular facility I refer too the staff can't be beat. The problem (and believe me the problem is EXTREME) is with the administrator and DON....

  11. HCR Manor Care Facilities

    bellcollector replied to bellcollector's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It certainly didn't take me long to discover I have once again made a HUGE mistake. My understanding is that Manor care bought heartland and became HCR Manor Care. I don't know if the problems I am...

  12. What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

    bellcollector replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the weird position of being a new old nurse. I have experience in geriatric LTC. However 2yrs ago I was injured and after surgery and long intense PT I am finally back to work. So now I...

  13. need advice - delicate situation (long)

    bellcollector replied to mkf0605's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a facility that did this. Forever asking me to change the wording of my documentation or to omit documentation all together. My standard reply became "Excuse me while I check with state...

  14. Returning to work p 2yr absence full of anxiety (Long)

    bellcollector posted a topic in General Nursing

    Warning Long story ahead: I am an LPN 6 to 8mos from being an RN. I have been a nurse for 7yrs all in LTC for geriatrics or multiply handicapped. My last job I had just started it was in geriatrics...

  15. Returning to work p 2yr absence full of anxiety (Long)

    bellcollector replied to bellcollector's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the responses. Gitterbug believe me in my 8 wks of 120 face to face contacts I applied at every MD office and clinic in a 30 mile radius. Sanctuary, I am currently taking RN courses...

  16. Returning to work p 2yr absence full of anxiety (Long)

    bellcollector replied to bellcollector's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much Miranda for you words of wisdom and encouragement. I always keep a small flip up notepad in my pocket to jot down bs's and bp's and such. I will add to it your idea of jotting down...

  17. Am I Being Unreasonable? Please Give Me Your Opinion!

    bellcollector replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    I have always worked part time. I have my reasons and I never miss or am late. I believe that pt employee's deserve the same respect and benifits that ft people do, benifits adjusted according to...

  18. Help--Calling any MDS nurse

    bellcollector posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I may have a chance at an MDS nurse position. I have absolutely no experience other than filling out some MDS forms. They say they are willing to train however I figure the more I know the better my...

  19. working night shift, gaining weitght .....HELP!!!!!!

    bellcollector replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    Also keep in mind the hormonal changes that your body goes through working nights also slows the metabolism. Anything you can do to improve metabolism will help. Such as frequent low cal healthy...

  20. Help: Calling any MDS nurses

    bellcollector replied to bellcollector's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Thank you pepper for the info. I can't believe your the only MDS nurse on this entire board. I do appreciate your info though. I did get the enterview Mon. at 1pm. They know I am an LPN however I...

  21. Looking for nursing area with less physical expectations.

    bellcollector replied to calicamper's topic in General Nursing

    If you are afraid of hurting your back you have VERY good reason to be. Nurses are number 1 in getting injured backs. I hurt my back in LTC 21mos ago lifting a 400# pt with the aid of another nurse...

  22. addicted patients

    bellcollector replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    For the 12yr old maybe a discussion with the MD about having a conversation with the parents is in order. This patient may benifit from a psych eval then again she may have a to date undx'd condition...

  23. Dear Abbey, about a nurse

    bellcollector replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Nursing

    Well said. As professionals we are 100% responsible for what we say. We had better make darn sure when speaking with patients and families that we know what we are saying is true and accurate. I...

  24. Introducing Tweety & Trauma Nursing

    bellcollector replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety

  25. Artificial nails?

    bellcollector replied to rkst's topic in General Nursing

    rkst, I see that you are a new poster. First of all Welcome. Secondly I see that you were told to do your research. I have seen that remark before the problem I have with it is if you are new you...