fluffwad

MDS coordinator, hospice, ortho/ neuro

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    Nursing Uniform Policy

    fluffwad replied to rustysflygirl's topic in General Nursing

    Beats
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    dysfunctional management and workplace politics

    fluffwad posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is your perception of how the management in your facility / on your unit
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    Is there a need for Bilingual nurses and what is the starting salary?

    fluffwad replied to class2007's topic in Nursing Career

    In some areas there is a definite need for bilingual nurses......the area depends on what language. Salary depends on area, facility, etc. I don't know if the extra language will increase your...
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    Stress and Burnout

    fluffwad replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    i've been on a bp med for years now. a lot of that is probably genetic in my case ( everyone on both sides of my family had / has high bp usually starting at about 40) but lately the stress at work is...
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    Most common LTC meds - help with a list please:)

    fluffwad replied to MamaCheese's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Digoxin, Lasix, Lexapro, Colace, Imdur, Verapamil, Atenolol, Synthroid, Norvasc, Zyprexa, Ambien, Buspar, Vicodin, Ultram, Tylenol, all the insulins, Glyburide,
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    Call light question-Please help...(m)

    fluffwad replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    Regulations require that the patient be able to reach their call light. The only justifiable exception I can think of is if they are trying to harm themselves with the call light ( wrapping it around...
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    Ill prepared managers...

    fluffwad replied to bluesky's topic in Nurse Management

    I think a lot of this depends on the management. I've been at a couple of places where the nurses promoted into management were the only ones who'd go near a position because they did not know what...
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    Surviving a state inspection survey

    fluffwad replied to MDSlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my state the Board started cracking down on abusive surveyors ( and gave the facilities an email to report it). I'd consider reporting this behavior to the
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    If you could no longer be a nurse?...

    fluffwad replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    There is life beyond nursing...........there are days I love it, days I'd wish I'd never become a nurse. But it sure is great to have to the job security. I have a friend who may have to eventually...
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    Just moved to Ohio- how to become a nurses aid in Akron?

    fluffwad replied to channelx99's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Anna Maria of Aurora, which is relatively near Akron, has free training for STNA's. 330-562-6171. There are other nursing homes that offer training also, but you'd have to call
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    Surviving a state inspection survey

    fluffwad replied to MDSlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm right in the middle of survey :chair: ! I stay in my office and hammer away at those MDSs unless someone comes looking for me. They'll always find something ( I've often thought they'll invent...
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    Honey heals savage 'superbugs'

    fluffwad posted a topic in General Nursing

    honey heals savage 'superbugs' http://www.abc.net.au/southqld/stories/s1086885.htm presenter: jenny swan wednesday, 14 april 2004 the medicinal properties of some types of honeys are helping to...
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    Add to the story....

    fluffwad replied to bassRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    he never really understood lab values and didnt pass his
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    Care plans...what is and isn't necessary

    fluffwad replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I care plan meds like this: (esp. the catergories of drugs with side effects that lead to falls, dehydration, mental status changes) Diuretics as ordered. Montior for sx dehydration / electrolyte...
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    You know its going to be a bad shift when...

    fluffwad replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in Nursing Humor

    .............when they served saurkraut/ weenies for dinner. I once told my administrator that this was not a good way to save on the cost of
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    Forced retention?

    fluffwad replied to holly31's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't have a signed contract, or some kind of agreement to work a certain # of years because they paid your tuition he can't make you stay. You aren't union are
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    Should nurses' license to practice depend on modeling responsible health conduct...

    fluffwad replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, but I have to say that I've seen a lot of nurses with 'issues' who could not keep their 'issues' from interfering with their work.............and the one's who weren't responsible in private,...
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    RECALL:Vail Products, Inc. Enclosure beds

    fluffwad replied to night owl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One of the BIG things right now is siderail / bed 'entrapment'. Our facility has gotten rid of all the full length siderails, and State is looking to see if facilities are assessing for risk of...
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    AAARRRRGGGGHHHHH!!! More new CMS guidelines!

    fluffwad replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OMG, I went to the F315 seminar last Thursday and came out with my brain leaking from my ears. I work for an independant facility , the only support I have is some consultant who shows up...
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    MDS Coordinator Salaries

    fluffwad replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A lot depends also on what part of the country you're in, and if you're urban or rural. If I remember the discussion form the AANAC forum MDS nurses are making anywhere from $17-27/
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    Lots of changes at our facility!

    fluffwad replied to melissa_rn's topic in Nurse Management

    Been there..........our facility is recovering from a similar situation. There must be a reason (or lots of reasons) why no one wants to go near the management jobs, you got a different job, and your...
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    suicide

    fluffwad replied to surreal's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I had a patient jump several years ago. My mother shot herself. For me, the thing that really helped was sorting out why it happened. My patient was demented and delusional. Her family had told her...
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    help dealing with flirtatious pts

    fluffwad replied to student4ever's topic in General Nursing

    My mother was one of those old nurse battle-axes who'd stomp into the room (when the young pretty nurses were being subjected to this kind of treatment ) and say "What's going on in here? And put that...
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    Do you belong to a nursing association?

    fluffwad replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    I belong to AANAC, which is for MDS nurses. Great resource, provides a voice specific to our
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    Has a patient asked you to help him/her die?

    fluffwad replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I've had Hospice patients ask for lethal doses. Generally they did this when they were frustrated / angry/ etc and then the next time I came near them they were afraid I'd taken them seriously....