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  1. DON fired during state survey

    zacsmimi replied to americanTrain's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Ive got to agree... what happened sucks but it is NOT uncommon. I wouldnt decide all management is bad. Obviously the place you were isnt something you wanted to keep knowing how they operate in the...

  2. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

    zacsmimi replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hope to God I never feel that way. I love nursing as much as I did while I was wide eyed in school. Cherry Ames was my hero from about age 12 on. But yeah, Ive been attacked... by hysterical...

  3. What do you love about being a CNA?

    zacsmimi posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is to help me with a presentation I am working on (see thread "help me encourage CNAs) tell me why you are a CNA and why you love

  4. help me encourage CNAs

    zacsmimi posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i am a nursing educator and i travel to several different ltcs. i have been asked to create a presentation for cnas; something to motivate them, help them with professionalism, attitude, cooperation,...

  5. Music with the dying patient?

    zacsmimi posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am a grad student RN in a research course... Im looking for information about the use of music when caring for an actively dying patient in the nursing home. Im not finding a lot out there yet... I...

  6. Need advice...

    zacsmimi replied to amorecondannato's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Im so sorry you are experiencing all this. I really think that you are going to face more trouble until you take this straight to management... you cannot focus on the "problem" child. They will...

  7. CNA or PCA: which job sounds better? How much will it help out with nursing school?

    zacsmimi replied to SummerLin's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If they are about to let you care for patients without a certification I would be worried. Graveyard is hard to learn on... always short staffed, etc... better training at the PCA job... can always...

  8. help me encourage CNAs

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

    I hear what you are saying. I cant change ratios and salary. I understand the obstacles. Help me know what I can say that will encourage them. I know that motivation comes from within - and I do...

  9. standard of care?

    zacsmimi posted a topic in Oncology

    Mom, age 86. Suspected GI bleed due to weakness and low Hematocrit. Colonoscopy today. I am a RN which means next to nothing when the patient is your own mom (lol)... the GI doc found a "growth". I...

  10. Colon Cancer found during colonoscopy?

    zacsmimi posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    Mom, age 86. Suspected GI bleed due to weakness and low Hematocrit. Colonoscopy today. I am a RN which means next to nothing when the patient is your own mom (lol)...(my background is...

  11. Bunch of questions LPN in corrections..

    zacsmimi replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Correctional

    I worked in corrections with zero training in advance, never did get any self defense training. The officers are like any other people- some are good and some arent so good. I never saw any really out...

  12. Just hired and I think I want out!

    zacsmimi posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    New degree: MSN-Ed. Offered position in LPN school. Have been teaching clinical part time to get a feel for the waters... and not at all sure I like what I see...Ive been there now a month. Its a new...

  13. Relocating from California?

    zacsmimi replied to HisAlone's topic in General Nursing

    LPNs are not used in Hospice here. Sad, but true. Nor in home health much if at all. Doctors offices, LTC settings, substance abuse... "lumped with CNA" is probably a bit drastic but they definitely...

  14. Nursing at SMCC

    zacsmimi replied to TheNewDino's topic in General Nursing

    SMCC is a good program, and VERY intense. Hard to work, too, but it can be done if you are a strong student. Central Maine's is similar... no where is easy to get in unless you have a lot of pre-reqs...

  15. Possible New Job

    zacsmimi replied to Trauma08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with mom, 100%. Tell the truth, straight

  16. UCLA New Grad Critical Care Internship

    zacsmimi replied to chapslisa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Im on the opposite coast but I wanted to say Congratulations! How very exciting and what a huge change.... I moved from Maine to Texas as a new grad and the culture shock was almost as draining as the...

  17. How do you know what to say?

    zacsmimi replied to luv4nursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What to say is never the same thing. And its never really enough. If the goal is to make you feel better about your discomfort, etc, it will elude you. The goal is to comfort the patient. And...

  18. I'm not afraid of the MDs but...

    zacsmimi replied to natrgrrl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It will happen less with experience. Know that what you have to say is important and that your patient depends on you, and just press

  19. Possible New Job

    zacsmimi replied to Trauma08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is too complicated for an easy answer. There are a few things to consider: 1. Always leave a decent notice. At least 2 weeks. Less than that is seen as unprofessional. 2. Are you in some sort of...

  20. I send pt home with heplocks!!

    zacsmimi replied to luce2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dont sweat it. Let it go, move on. More mistakes and learning opportunities await you. You will never be perfect - none of us are. Just do your best and remain vigilant. You will be reassuring someone...

  21. how do I list degrees earned?

    zacsmimi posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I find myself surprised that I am unsure of how to list my newly earned masters degree. In addition to this, I am sorry to admit that I dont really know the difference between BS and BSN; and MS vs....

  22. Compassion....Why is it lacking?

    zacsmimi replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say Im not surprised by the original post OR the responses. I agree with the ones who warn you to be careful with criticism - it can come back to bite you in more ways than you could...

  23. Managing symptoms for a �good death�

    zacsmimi replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I disagree with the idea that the goal of a good death is to die consciously. While I applaud the concept, my experience has been that the goal of helping patients die should ALWAYS be based on what...

  24. Theory is going to kill me!

    zacsmimi replied to Chopper's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I thought that the theory was the biggest crapload I ever saw. Then something dawned on me this summer during a research course (of all things) and now I get it. I still am not sure I really NEED it...

  25. Anyone Doin Online MSN in Education?

    zacsmimi replied to Tweety's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am a student at St. Joseph's College in Standish, Maine. Its an online program and my Master's will be in Nursing Education. I hope to finish this May. I like