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  1. Patient Death Notice BOMBSHELL! HELP!

    ricksy replied to ricksy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not mentioned in report, not taken off emar, pills still in med cart. Original post:except I didn't learn it on handoff report or when I reported to work. We have EMARs and total computerized....

  2. Got my RN license in CA with 5 felonies and 3 midemeanors

    ricksy replied to HellooooooooooMurse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Well my sibling was murdered by someone that was eventually aquitted (technicality) and that person tried to get charges expunged....went in front of a judge three times....it never happened...no...

  3. Why the heck do I have to be assertive???

    ricksy replied to JaRoJoCT's topic in General Students

    Some definitions of shy: lacking confidence in the presence of others, wary and distrustful, lacking self-confidence,not at ease in the company of others. I cut and pasted these from online...

  4. What is the Problem?

    ricksy replied to rkumiwcc's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nice post, but hopefully not 15 minutes very often in one shift...LOL!

  5. What should new LTC nurse know??

    ricksy replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hired in for my first job as an LTC charge nurse. I had no idea the charting was different. I didn't know what MDS nurse was and what MDS charting was. Ask your facility to give you all the...

  6. Telemetry Nurse thinking of going military.. ARMY OR AIRFORCE??

    ricksy replied to CrzySexyCoolRN's topic in Government, Military

    What ever you decide, you are a hero! I know you hinted at wanting some new and innovative nursing experiences, and I know the Veterans Administration does not have these (from the care my some has...

  7. Telemetry Nurse thinking of going military.. ARMY OR AIRFORCE??

    ricksy replied to CrzySexyCoolRN's topic in Government, Military

    Uh, let's see. From a mother of a soldier who survived a suicide bomber, lost the two comrades that walked beside him and watched the female suicide bomber's head roll on the ground, I would...

  8. New grad RN, freaking out, is this normal??

    ricksy replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The same story as mine. 100 days later, I am doing great. I was lucky to have other nurses that helped. Just make sure to ask all kinds of questions even if they seem dumb to you...I assure you, they...

  9. What is the Problem?

    ricksy replied to rkumiwcc's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I disagree that more pay would make them less disrespectful. Respect goes by a pay scale? Someone mentioned that CNA help in plan of care.............hmmmmm, wonder if that would be an NCLEX...

  10. Extremely Overweight Nurses

    ricksy replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Nursing Career

    Last I checked, this is America, where we are FREE TO CHOOSE. Maybe I don't like nurses who have long hair....in other words....as long as they do the job.......mind your own

  11. What type of shoes do you buy?

    ricksy replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Original PUMA...flat, light,

  12. ADON/LPN Fired after 13 years of service!! Your thoughts?

    ricksy replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No matter what people think, business are made and set up to make a profit. I currently work for a LTF that is Corporate owned, and it is very very profit driven...and cheap. Don't think that the...

  13. New nurse and Med Cart Interruptions

    ricksy posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As I always post, I am a new nurse working LTC (4months). Last night was a MAJOR storm and even problems with generator. Use of emergency paper MAR/TAR and flashlights. Chaos! I, even when using EMAR,...

  14. Reinforcing a Perception of Reality

    ricksy replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    I do that even when not a work! LOL...get's em every time!

  15. Stay at home mom wanting to go to nursing school

    ricksy replied to Mrs. Silva's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Two year program never finishes in two years anyway. Do the part time...it will give you time ...you and your family are young..do

  16. Older workers that are new grad nurses, please explain.

    ricksy replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow, just wow. I went to nursing school with plenty that babble on like this...wow, just wow. Hiring young, hiring old, it is in the hands of HR and the DON, so everyone, just do your best and be good...

  17. Older workers that are new grad nurses, please explain.

    ricksy replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Maybe there is a reason you are unemployed. Sounds like you have a chip on your

  18. Older workers that are new grad nurses, please explain.

    ricksy replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Maybe you should just worry about yourself and your patients and quit worrying about others. This was the most ridiculous thread I have seen in a while. Get a life, quit worrying about others, and for...

  19. Older workers that are new grad nurses, please explain.

    ricksy replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It is a simple matter of opinion to say that a previous career does not help with nursing. I'm guessing you are so jaded in your opinions regarding 'older' peeps and sterotyping that you wouldn't...

  20. Are Saunders questions similar to NCLEX?

    ricksy replied to Soliloquy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did ONLY Saunders! Passed in 75 q. Why? Cause I just finished nursing school and learned content. All this talk about what to study? You just studied every day for the past few years. Saunders will...

  21. What Is The Deal With All The Highly Educated & Professionals Becoming RNs?

    ricksy replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am one of those you speak of. I made better money at previous job in finance. I graduated ADN at age 52. Made much more money at other job. Why this? Uh, I am more mature and compassionate. I can...

  22. What to do?quit? stay? look?

    ricksy replied to RNtity's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new RN too. I feel your pain. Considering the fabrication.... I would RUN! ...I agree about the comment about not being a good fit. Lessons learned...money is not everything and the grass is...

  23. New Grad RN concerned about new LTC job

    ricksy replied to Lynn52's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started my first ever RN job in March. I felt the same way...but, now it is June and I feel much more comfortable. You will get used to the routine and it will work out! Stay true to your core and...

  24. New Grad BSN RN...offered position into LTC post hospital unit as charge nurse

    ricksy replied to CallMeNurseNek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Expect fast paced environment. Expect to be attached to your med cart. Expect difference in charting....much different than hospital charting. Expect to have STNA/CNA's ranging from the most caring...

  25. New Rn and LTC charting

    ricksy posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am new RN - about 2 months. Working in LTC that has recently "changed management" - uh, for the better. New DON who hired a Director of Education Director, both who are have 30 plus years...