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    Nursing: Then and Now

    cienurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Enemas were not disposible plastic bottles-we mixed them in a metal can with castille soap and a long rubber tube-we called them "3 H enemes," the nurse had the last word with the patient; if we told...
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    stuck myself with needle

    cienurse replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The fact that the sheath slid back easily is reportable to the DON or supervisor, so that nobody else gets hurt. That's how I would approach it-you can state that you went to remove it from your...
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    Dear God, Help me

    cienurse replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have one that yells, "Help, help, please help me!" We gave her a handbell to ring instead of calling out so now she rings the bell as she's yelling, "Help, help, please help me!" Some days, I...
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    Help!!! Caught btw rock and hard place--Instructor sending students home early...

    cienurse replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

    If it were me and I was afraid for my life every time I went to clinical, I would be transferring to another program followed by whistleblowing on the instructor after I was
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    Need to vent.....dont understand why people are so nasty

    cienurse replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    Some people are such jerks they shouldn't be allowed to have children! She's probably that way at home with them too! Kudos to you-you ABSOLUTELY did the right
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    I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

    cienurse replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Long term care needs you! Please go to your local skilled nursing facility and apply-most of us are running either TCU's or mini med/surg units and your skills would be greatly utilized. And just...
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    New DON

    cienurse replied to MzKGoRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good for you! I've been a DON in LTC for the last 14 years and I can honestly say that I still love getting up in the morning and going to work. There will be stressful days but, for the most part,...
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    Written up and confused.

    cienurse replied to pageturnstyle's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'd go right to the DON about this one. And I wouldn't waste any time doing this!! That manager is way out of line and apparently not in touch with end of life
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    Getting a job - from the employers perspective

    cienurse replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have felt your pain and I have a couple of additions: First, I know you're anxious for the interview but please don't show up a half hour early and expect me to drop everything I'm doing for you....
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    I finally fell prey to the LTC politicos after a year and a half.....

    cienurse replied to mamarhonda's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your DON should have called you to the office and asked you what happened and where the paperwork was. As a DON myself, when anything happens on the weekend, I always ask staff members who were on...
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    Could really use some calming down right now

    cienurse replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maybe they are noting how stressed you are and are going to give you more time to build confidence. Sometimes stress reduces the more confident and self-assured we are in our skills. If they are...
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    I just got a job in LTC

    cienurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have found that most surveyors are very reasonable. Knocking and saying hello as you walk in is an acceptable practice, unless the resident is on the phone or having a family visit, most of them...
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    I got a job!!

    cienurse replied to Unique87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations and best of luck to you!! Let us all know how you're doing from time to
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    cienurse replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Times are so different than when we were our kids' age.........years ago we walked everywhere and there were pay phones EVERYWHERE so that when we did something silly or needed our parents, we had a...
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    Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

    cienurse replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes it is called "reasonable accomodation" Also, once a pregnancy advances to the last trimester and the nurse is having difficulty, we have had the nurse bring a copy of her job description to her...
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    Which nursing specialty or position is the most physically demanding?

    cienurse replied to J19J94R's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, it's long term care. Not only is it physically demanding to provide total care for the frail elderly, with all its lifting, rolling, pulling, pushing, feeding, changing, etc., it's...
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    Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager

    cienurse replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Dear Wish, that was not my only reason for disregarding the application. It was the ONLY source of contact and I did send an email to set up an interview appointment which was never responded to....
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    Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager

    cienurse replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Much like Teacher Sue, I also don't bother to call a candidate for an interview if the application has crossouts, writeovers, misspelling, incomplete pages, or no references listed. And for Pete's...
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    Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager

    cienurse replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I, too, also just went through the interview process for a position I had open on weekend nights. I was given 9 resumes, all new grads, who had applied for the position on our website. I was able to...
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    Do Not Work Off The Clock, Nurses!

    cienurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Unfortunately, this would not force the corporation to do anything. What the corporation WILL do is fire the managers who are responsible for assuring that you get off duty on time and replace them...
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    Do Not Work Off The Clock, Nurses!

    cienurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    From the management side, we have our bosses too, who hold us accountable for being over budget with overtime and over supplies. You must admit, that supplies are not always used cost-effectively and...
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    Thank goodness for CNA's!!!

    cienurse replied to mindlor's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In the skilled nursing facility where I am Director of Nurses, we foster an "all hands on deck" philosophy. It's a small place so we all have to pitch in. On a daily basis, I am answering call...
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    9th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    cienurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    She's a student nurse.......she's preparing for the battle of finding a job when she
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    The Elderly Are Devalued

    cienurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unfortunately, the media has painted a picture of long term care as always neglectful, terrible places where the elderly are abused and mistreated. Not every nursing home is like that. You can make...
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    The Elderly Are Devalued

    cienurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I couldn't agree more!! As a Director of Nurses in a SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, the job of orienting and providing clinical experience to new graduate nurses has fallen upon us. Every new grad, with...