Reigen

Reigen

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  1. I was slapped by a doctor!

    Reigen replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry that you went through this type of ordeal. First things to do is to report this physician to the Medical Director of your facillity, the local law enforcement authority and the state...

  2. A rant: sick time use and policies

    Reigen replied to andre's topic in General Nursing

    I too, think at times the need for a note from a physician is absurd. Unless it is to "clear the need for isolation" then no note should be needed. I once needed to call in as I was going into...

  3. Need some advice

    Reigen replied to Autumndove's topic in Travel

    The contract should specify your start date as well as your ending date. This way there is no misunderstanding as to when your assignment starts and ends. The agency should NOT have told the hospital...

  4. What should be done about this? Unbelievable backstabbing...

    Reigen replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would speak to the HR Department, I would have to say this: While it is true that I might have workplace encounters that lead to personality conflicts- I still have the right to be treated with...

  5. Snow..... bad weather

    Reigen replied to wearingmanyhats's topic in General Nursing

    I can fully relate to this situation, as I also work agency and live in a rural setting. Some places I drive to are over a 90 minute commute. I too, have to be wary of icy/snowy roads with this long...

  6. Borrowing Narcs in LTC, ok?

    Reigen replied to rogle34's topic in General Nursing

    My father is in a long term care faciility.... I certainly hope that his medications are NOT being "borrowed" for another resident...What would happen if my FATHER needed his medication and he didn't...

  7. Nurse to resident ratios in LTC for Colorado

    Reigen replied to cherryw28's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    COLORADO Standard Code of Colorado Regulations 1011, Chapter 5, Part 7 Nursing care facility must provide nurse staffing sufficient in number to provide at least 2.0 hours of nursing time per resident...

  8. What questions do you ask the hospital during your phone interview?

    Reigen replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    When I start interviewing with other hospitals, what should I ask in order to get a real feel for the enviroment and the folks that work there? With this assignemt, I asked the basics (ratios, etc)...

  9. Our coworker wants to be the manager and we get to interview him...

    Reigen replied to Freshman RN's topic in Emergency

    What do you bring to the table that warrants a nurse's employment with you? What types of education/certifications do you think is/are needed? What do you think others expect from the person in this...

  10. Calling off

    Reigen replied to Fancy Face's topic in Agency Nurses

    It depends on the reason for calling off, illness, death for immediate family members, are acceptable for excused absences with agencies that I have worked for. Your should check with the employee...

  11. Gonna finally get smoking regulations in our LTC!!

    Reigen replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our nursing home has a policy of certain times for smoking for the residents" For example 7 a.m. 10 am 2 pm on days there has to be a staff emember in attendance while they are outside smoking this...

  12. HELP!!!!!!! What can i do?

    Reigen replied to slimgoodies's topic in General Nursing

    Organization is the first step. It makes everything else a little easier. Keep your assignments and class information together in binders, notebooks, or folders that are organized by subject. You...

  13. preparing for an unexpectedly early job interview

    Reigen replied to Chaetognath's topic in General Nursing

    Always have some questions for the interviewer when you are asked if you have any, this shows that you have been doing your research as to why you would really want to be at that particular facillity....

  14. Introduction

    Reigen replied to mitzilasner's topic in Correctional

    Welcome and hello! I am not sure if the following is what you are looking for or not, but I'll post an abridged version of what we use at my place of employment. We do have specific standing orders...

  15. Request for interview with correctional nurse

    Reigen replied to wisconurse's topic in Correctional

    Again you are most welcome. If you have any other questions feel free to either post here or PM me, and I'll do my best to answer or research an answer for you.

  16. Request for interview with correctional nurse

    Reigen replied to wisconurse's topic in Correctional

    You are welcome, I hope this will be of assistance to you. When did you graduate from nursing school? LPN 1981 RN 1988 BSN 2004 Have you been a Correctional Nurse since you graduated, did you work in...

  17. Request for interview with correctional nurse

    Reigen replied to wisconurse's topic in Correctional

    Largest safety concern... What it means for correctional RNs/LPNs is: they need to become skilled at providing quality health care in an environment in which security takes precedence. Working in the...

  18. Stupid medication question

    Reigen replied to jill48's topic in General Nursing

    [quoteI keep seeing this asthma medication; it comes in a purple disc. I can't remember the name of it. I am thinking you mean the advair diskus. That is inhaled and is a multi dose inhaler. I use...

  19. help me decide

    Reigen replied to caring101's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Adam, First my congratulations on your admission to the LPN program. Second, while I am now a RN ADN, BSN , I was first a LPN. So if you have not already sent your acceptance letter to the school,...

  20. What Three Words....

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

    professionalism, capability and compassion which is on my resume in the objective

  21. Question about abandonment

    Reigen replied to ksnurseling's topic in General Nursing

    Since you had not accepted the responsibility for the patients, you can not be charged with abandonment. I would be more concerned at the actions of this nurse that was directed at you.This is...

  22. A.n.d.?

    Reigen replied to one2one's topic in General Nursing

    I have never seen that particular abbreviation used before. Since it is not on your approved list to be used, your nurse manager of your unit should be able to ask/tell that physician to change that...

  23. Concerned and venting

    Reigen replied to LPNkm's topic in General Nursing

    Any advice on the next step I could take? I am really concerned over the well being of the residents. Thank you There are several things you can do, first start a personal journal and document what...

  24. Would like your help

    Reigen replied to nomadicV's topic in Correctional

    I'm soliciting your input in order to highlight this field: 1. Why do nurses leave corrections? Have you? 2. What should be taught? I left correctional nursing for several reasons... first was the...

  25. where should I go next? Need advice!

    Reigen replied to sweetpea839's topic in Travel

    I'm in Tucson at St. Mary's on the Ortho/Neuro/Med/Surg floor. Traveler very friendly and staff is very helpful with the traveling nurse's. I currently am in an apartment that is about 7 miles (20...