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1. Hospice Nurses who work in an ALF

   idobelieve replied to Carla25's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Hello Carla, I am an RN Case Manager for a hospice company. I have residents in ALF and SNF. Med audits are good to do but your concern is the hospice patient. I would have the med techs to give me a...

2. Going to Facilities

   idobelieve posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I am new to hospice with excitement, I will be only visiting hospice patients in facilities. If anyone has any information on what to expect and what to be mindful of. I have been in nursing for over...

3. Supervisor or at Fault

   idobelieve posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   The nurse did not give insulin to a patient on time and blood sugar rose 400's. Who gets the medication error write up, the nurse, supervisor, or both and the supervisor had no knowledge of the...

4. New Nurse Manager/Supervisor

   idobelieve replied to idobelieve's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Their are 60 skilled, 60 long term,attend all meetings, make wound rounds, no staffing or

5. New Nurse Manager/Supervisor

   idobelieve replied to idobelieve's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   You don't feel this is too much and a possible risk of losing your

6. New Nurse Manager/Supervisor

   idobelieve posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I am being asked to manage 2 units in a 120 bed LTC facility, which is a toal of 120 residents; need input

7. OK Managment you win. Nurses are leaving on time now.

   idobelieve replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   You are correct egglady that nursing is not all about charting but when your facility has their state survey then charting is just as

8. New Rn Unit Manager (long term care)

   idobelieve replied to idobelieve's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Thank you for the additional information. I will immediately begin performing these things also. Please feel free to give anything else you can think of. I am really concerned and my unit to be on...

9. New Rn Unit Manager (long term care)

   idobelieve replied to idobelieve's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Wow! Thank you for your help and I will begin these things in the morning. I just want to do my best to the Glory of God. Any other pointers you may have please send them too me because I am eager...

10. New Rn Unit Manager (long term care)

    idobelieve posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Any help is greatly appreciated. I am trying to prepare for the next state survey but where should I begin to start cleaning up the mess left by the last unit

11. Moving to Eglin AFB...any advice?

    idobelieve replied to kristnRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    We lived their for 3 yrs. due to my husband being stationed their at Hurlburt Field. Hospital on base and hospital downtown called Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center where I worked as a float LPN then....

12. Taking NCLEX RN tomorrow!

    idobelieve replied to nicolai16_m05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will be praying for you, I know how you feel, I just pass my RN boards. Focus, calm your nerves, take your time and read the question, and be cautious in second guessing

13. After 7yrs, 75questions and 10th Attempt

    idobelieve replied to idobelieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Rita1015, I used the NCLEX RN 4000 CD and on that, it has sections to focus on your weak areas separately as well as select all and that is how I studied. Hope this helps and I know exactly how you...

14. After 7yrs, 75questions and 10th Attempt

    idobelieve replied to idobelieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the "Miller Nursing Review" in Kissimmee,

15. After 7yrs, 75questions and 10th Attempt

    idobelieve posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I finally pass and all the Glory goes to God and Him alone. I always knew I had what it takes to be an RN, but I would panic, freak out, and not apply myself to the fullest as I did this time. I...