lifelearningrn BSN, RN

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    It's Wrong! (A night shift perspective)

    lifelearningrn replied to Sixtyseven's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I totally agree with this. If a resident says "no", there is no way in hell I'm holding him or her down to cath... not happening. But then, I don't force meds, either.. I've had nurses tell me, "you...
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    It's Wrong! (A night shift perspective)

    lifelearningrn replied to Sixtyseven's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What is an
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    19 Patients, 4 PEG, 2 Trach, 3 Major Fall Risks, 1 Wanderer, Seriously Want to Quit

    lifelearningrn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ug, I've really painted myself in a corner accepting this job. I am a new grad and I accepted this job at a post-acute/rehab nursing home for the convenience (close to home, good pay). I just had my...
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    19 Patients, 4 PEG, 2 Trach, 3 Major Fall Risks, 1 Wanderer, Seriously Want to Quit

    lifelearningrn replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Haha- I am a leftie, it never occurred to me to change the sides of the cart to accommodate me! lol I had actually restocked the rooms with trach care kits and formula before she got there, because...
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    need input, want to start Hospice Nursing

    lifelearningrn replied to elimayrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    They said I'll get as much as I need to feel comfortable on my own.. I was left with the impression it would be as much as I needed. I probably should have asked! lol If I'm being honest, I didn't...
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    need input, want to start Hospice Nursing

    lifelearningrn replied to elimayrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Don't give up! I'm a mostly new grad (graduated in December) and have only been working a few months in LTC (two different facilities). Like you, I HATE that the job consists mostly pushing a med...
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    Advice about liability insurance?

    lifelearningrn replied to xiaobear007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I got insurance through NSO too, it was $53 for their top tier coverage as a new grad (half off), I think it's a necessity, especially in LTC where you're overwhelmed with 2 dozen or more patients....
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    Attaining an Ancient Unaccredited "Transcript"

    lifelearningrn replied to Nursingstd63's topic in Texas Nursing

    My guess is he or she listed it on the application since it asks for all schools attended. Even unaccredited, they expect you to list
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    Attaining an Ancient Unaccredited "Transcript"

    lifelearningrn replied to Nursingstd63's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'd try contacting Everest in Houston and seeing if they have transcripts from the old school, it appears they are the ones who bought out the school
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    Attaining an Ancient Unaccredited "Transcript"

    lifelearningrn replied to Nursingstd63's topic in Texas Nursing

    Bryman College - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia You may be able to track down your transcripts by following the information on the wiki
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    Uncharted Water

    lifelearningrn replied to ALNeuroNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    You public intoxication arrest didn't affect your license, correct? I think it being 10 years old, it likely won't be a huge thorn in your side, since the BON hasn't taken away your license. A lot of...
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    Need to resign ASAP

    lifelearningrn replied to telealli's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My advice would be to get a contract lawyer, ASAP to find a way out of that costly contract. Further, look into "Safe Harbor" in your state and see if you can claim safe harbor when you work in unsafe...
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    I never, ever went to ER when I was a kid

    lifelearningrn replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    Poor mom indeed. The visual had me laughing out loud
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    I never, ever went to ER when I was a kid

    lifelearningrn replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    Never went as a kid, even when at age three, I got a 3rd degree burn from a fire place screen on my face. Of course there was a blizzard at the time and no way for me to get there! I brought my son...
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    4th Chance after Bad Advice. Follow Up Letter Redemption Help Anyone?

    lifelearningrn replied to ErisEDRN1Day's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Eris- I don't have a lot of advice for you as in my 42 years on this earth, I've never written a thank you note to a place I have interviewed. I just wanted to reply and let you know I would hire you,...
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    Honesty is NOT the best policy...

    lifelearningrn replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Perhaps it differs from state to state, because it's LAW in Texas, they can only ask specific "yes" or "no" questions, such as "Did The Real Nurse Jackie work for your company as an RN from this day...
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    Nurses Being Made to Tech?

    lifelearningrn replied to westieluv's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Is there a wage difference? Most "tech" work is nursing work, so I'd say as long as you're being paid your nursing salary, it's
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    Would you ask a current employer for a letter of recommendation ?

    lifelearningrn replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not sure I would have the balls to do that. This job has invested money in you, and knowing that you're wanting to move on (even if it is only PRN) may not sit well. On the flip side, if you have...
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    Omnicare pharmacy says "We never got the faxed orders"

    lifelearningrn replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you have the omnicare software on your computer? Refill from there, you'll get it by the next delivery, if not that one, the following one. It's rare that you'll get your meds if you fax. If you...
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    Affecting Change in Care of Geriatric Population

    lifelearningrn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been working in a SNF for the past 6 weeks and I know that I love this population. I'm very disturbed about the culture in LTC though, and I don't feel like it is humanly possible for these...
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    LTC 101: What To Expect

    lifelearningrn replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Because they are normal. Perhaps the better question is why we put up with it? I think we put up with it because most of us entered this profession because we want to help people, and in spite of the...
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    Trouble with MAR

    lifelearningrn replied to weezielou's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree the supervisor was wrong firing you. If you documented your note wrong, education would be the course of action, not dismissal. I think you're right, the MAR was unclear and it appears as if...
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    Affecting Change in Care of Geriatric Population

    lifelearningrn replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for replying. I am still trying to think of ways to raise awareness. It's an overwhelming
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    Harris County Jail? UTMB-Carole Young? Galveston County Jail?

    lifelearningrn replied to lb72's topic in Correctional

    I've applied for UTMB correctional jobs, a lot of them. There always seems to be openings, but I've yet to get even one phone call. Good luck, UTMB is hard to get your foot in the door
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    nursing home or urgent care?

    lifelearningrn replied to LyssC_RN's topic in Nursing Career

    I think if your goal is to work in a hospital, the urgent care clinic will give you the more acute care