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  1. DEA regulation to be inforced and I&O

    actioncat replied to calliesue's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is one pain in the butt, and certainly conflicts with good nursing practice. We've been dealing with it for 6 months. First it was the schedule 2 meds, then they added schedule 3 and 4. It sucks...

  2. Experienced nurse moving to Cleveland - what is average pay?

    actioncat replied to LDBRN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    That is why I was wondering how they arrived at that "average" figure. OSU's pay is a little higher and isn't it like 44 dollars for top of the pay scale? 84,000-- straight time, average pay-- just...

  3. Information Please LPN to RN

    actioncat replied to HMNBRD's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hocking technical College is another one that I have heard has a good LPN to RN program. It is in

  4. Information Please LPN to RN

    actioncat replied to HMNBRD's topic in Ohio Nursing

    OSU does not offer an LPN to RN program. Columbus State does, as does COTC. There was an LPN in my class at OSU. She took all the classes that the generic students

  5. How far from your current home would you be willing to drive (one way) to work?

    actioncat replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you. I do drive to work, but try to bike or hoof it when possible for running errands. I average 3000-3500 miles a year on my

  6. How far from your current home would you be willing to drive (one way) to work?

    actioncat replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I'll drive 15-20 minutes tops. Actually, less if I have to spend a long time looking for a parking space like I used to at my old

  7. Experienced nurse moving to Cleveland - what is average pay?

    actioncat replied to LDBRN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Where did you get this figure? This seems really high and I find it hard to believe unless LOTS of overtime is factored

  8. hyperkalemia tx of insulin and glucose?

    actioncat replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    My understanding is that this is a more immediate treatment than kayexalate, but is often followed up with kayexalate for more lasting

  9. What School to Choose?!?!?!!

    actioncat replied to marie.clay2's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I think the best thing to do is consider the cost. I know a lot of people choose the school based on how soon they can start, and I can sympathize with this attitude-- who wants to wait around...

  10. Rationing Health Care for Seniors

    actioncat replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What are you talking about? Do you actually work in healthcare? There are plenty of "regular" patients 88+ receiving medicare who are in the ICU! I just really have a hard time believing you have any...

  11. What do you LOVE about LTC/N.H.?

    actioncat replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh yes, I totally agree here. I'm glad you brought this up! i love asking my patients about their lives. And I love the fact that most are not wedded to cell phones!!!! They seem to have more ability...

  12. What do you LOVE about LTC/N.H.?

    actioncat replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in LTC-- on a skilled unit, actually. I am a RN with my BSN. I started in a hospital-- excellent for the extensive orientation, but my heart was never in it for many reasons. What do I love...

  13. Glen Beck's hospital experience

    actioncat replied to emmycRN's topic in Nursing News

    Well, I'm glad that I am not the only one who has a hard time deciphering this poorly written tirade. Glenn Beck is one of those annoying talking heads that go around spouting off about how we are a...

  14. Boundaries question-- moved post

    actioncat posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Boundaries violation? permalink I have a question. This comes up because I work on a skilled unit in a LTC center. Some patients stay longer than others. If I was still working in the...

  15. $1000 Gift ---> How to spend it.

    actioncat replied to Slobgob's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I have had patients offer me money, and I of course refused it. I think the doctor should. I do think it might be OK to say you may donate to X charity in my name or something like

  16. Nurses salary vrs teacher's salary

    actioncat replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh good grief! Methinks you overstate the danger. The incidence of nurses dying from exposure to "deadly bodily fluids" is oh I would say-- close to nil. I just don't get it. Why the jealousy of...

  17. Nurses salary vrs teacher's salary

    actioncat replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    They may be walking to their cars, but most have work that they are taking home. When I was in nursing school I had clinicals in an ICU. There was a former teacher (middle school) who had left because...

  18. CVC dressing change-- is this a gauze or transparent dressing?

    actioncat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, the kit has some opsite, but it also has a little piece of gauze to put around the insertion site. Is this considered a transparent dressing or a guaze

  19. Advice needed, please

    actioncat posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been working on a SNF. There are things about it that I like-- it seems to lack the shift report hostility that is widespread in hospital nursing. I like the aides with whom I work as well as...

  20. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    actioncat replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Wino73 has an excellent point. If there truly was an emergency, your family would be able to get a hold of you. From my experience, most health care facilities have

  21. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    actioncat replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    This one is easy for me. I don't carry a cell phone, so I don't carry one at work. Yes, I do survive without a cell phone. Anyway, I agree with Tweety. My first job was on a telemetry unit, so they...

  22. Cleveland Clinic Nurses--Is Big Brother Watching?

    actioncat replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm not a Cleveland Clinic nurse, but have had family members there. I cannot say that I was impressed with the care or the facility. It did not seem like an environment that was nurse-friendly. In...

  23. Moving to Columbus

    actioncat replied to NYnurse29's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi, An ECF/skilled nursing facility located in the Short North is Westminster Thurber Community Village. It is supposed to be an excellent facility. you might want to check it

  24. Columbus Area Nursing Schools

    actioncat replied to kitzetti's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Actually, you don't get a BSN-- You will get an RN and then a master's. Sorry, not trying to be too picky, just want to clarify

  25. Columbus Area Nursing Schools

    actioncat replied to kitzetti's topic in Ohio Nursing

    OSU is definitely cheaper than the other programs you mentioned. It is a lot more competitive to get into than the other programs too-- I'm sure price has a factor in that. It is not an accelerated...