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  1. Clovery

    Do RT's ever help you with bedside nursing?

    Clovery replied to Nursetobe25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've worked in LTAC facilities (mostly vent patients) so I have a lot of experience with RTs. Usually they do not do anything that a nurse or CNA would do. They do their respiratory thing and "get the...
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    At the End of my Rope.

    Clovery replied to laKrugRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry this is happening to you. I've worked with a bad preceptor in the past and it didn't end well for me. Can you ask to work with a different preceptor? Try not to criticize the one you have,...
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    Would you have done more?

    Clovery posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just on my way back from picking my 3 yr old up from summer camp and driving past an assisted living facility. I don't know too much about this place but I believe it is 100% assisted living...
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    Would you have done more?

    Clovery replied to Clovery's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. I *had* to drive by that place again this evening. I don't know what I was looking for... bloodstains on the road? But there was no scene to be seen. I called a friend who...
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    Have I Been Doing It Wrong?

    Clovery replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't insert foleys very frequently, but I think you are supposed to put on the sterile gloves before you start manipulating anything in the sterile kit. And definitely before you clean the patient...
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    Second interview anxiety

    Clovery replied to Goat_Boy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Read over the JC's national patient safety goals and HCAHPS survey questions. Try to work those in as you are answering questions. Good
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    Feeling frustrated with my hiring process...

    Clovery replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't think they would change their mind after the expense of doing your background check, physical, and drug screens. It's probably true that the manager is just really busy. Maybe someone else is...
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    Do I have a right to a copy of my employee health file?

    Clovery replied to Clovery's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Ugh, I'm running into this problem again! I got a 2 step PPD for a per diem position last month. Today I called HR to get a copy and they said "I'm not sure we will release that information. We...
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    "Just keep applying..."

    Clovery replied to Nola009's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Try LTAC. I worked at a Kindred for a year as a new grad. It was definitely challenging but a good experience and I developed a great skill set working there because the patients can be very diverse....
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    What questions I'll expect during phone screen interview?

    Clovery replied to charr-RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've had a handful of phone interviews lately. Some were very short, while others really did last 30 minutes. In all of them, I was asked about why I wanted to work there and my previous positions and...
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    fired after 90 days of probation but worked 5 months at an LTACH

    Clovery replied to redperlas's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am in a similar situation... I went from one LTAC to another and was let go during orientation due to "poor fit". Previously I had worked LTAC for a year. I never made any big mistakes (just a med...
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    Do I have a right to a copy of my employee health file?

    Clovery replied to Clovery's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Today I went to sign papers with HR at my new job. The HR rep thoroughly explained each form to me before I signed. There was a form that I had to sign/acknowledge that HR explained meant that because...
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    Do I have a right to a copy of my employee health file?

    Clovery replied to Clovery's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Thanks for all the replies. The OSHA link was especially helpful. I just got an email from HR saying they will contact the employee health company and approve release of my file, so my problem is...
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    Probably getting fired from ICU...how can I move into full-time LTAC from prn status?

    Clovery replied to allthesmallthings's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I would put in an application for the full time position at the LTAC, then tell the nurse manager that you applied. Go on to say how you really like it there: the people are friendly, the job is very...
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    Hours of sleep before work

    Clovery replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked 12s on day shift I would usually only get 4 to 5 hours. After I switched to nights I get 6 to 7
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    SO MUCH SWEAT!

    Clovery replied to attreau259925's topic in General Nursing

    I like to wear a ribbed cotton tank top (aka "wifebeater") as an undershirt. It absorbs the back sweat and keeps it off my scrub top. If you don't already, keep your hair pulled up high, in a bun....
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    Was I in the wrong to try to call 911?

    Clovery replied to zombieghoast's topic in General Nursing

    If someone hit their head and started having a seizure I would call 911 as
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    Advice please: Withdrawal of feeding tube

    Clovery replied to Clubsingr28's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the patient had expressed to her family she didn't want to be kept alive with feeding tubes and the husband allowed it because he was unable to let go? I'm disturbed by this too, just trying to...
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    How are nursing classes structured?

    Clovery replied to AspiringRN27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to a community college for an associates degree in nursing, graduated in 2012. We were evaluated mainly by multiple choice/select all that apply tests, typically 4 or 5 per semester and weekly...
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    how much hire level math is required for nursing?

    Clovery replied to AspiringRN27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For the actual job of a typical staff nurse on the floor, you're not doing more than basic math, at its most complicated solving for x in a simple equation. But you also need to know how to set up the...
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    career advice needed for a introvert pls

    Clovery replied to sam1971's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not exactly sure what's involved, but look into sleep labs and the opportunities available
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    Do power cords for IV pumps bother you?

    Clovery replied to jcalvin's topic in General Nursing

    If I'm lucky enough to have a patient who can get himself to the bathroom, it is my pleasure to deal with the IV pump plug. Most patients I work with are bedbound and incontinent. Plugging something...
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    Nurse-Run Child Care

    Clovery replied to tigerRN922's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    OP, I think everyone is giving you good advice about being cautious to keep within your scope of practice. That being said, I think it's a good idea and I would feel comfortable knowing RNs were with...
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    How much free water to put in G-tube?

    Clovery replied to JerseyCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to agree with you regarding PO fluids. The elderly are prone to dehydration and if they aren't going to meet fluid requirements drinking plain water then let them drink whatever. However we are...
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    How much free water to put in G-tube?

    Clovery replied to JerseyCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like more than enough water. I would be checking labs for hyponatremia. The amount of Jevity may or may not be meeting nutritional needs. It depends on the patient's current size/weight. The...