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    Poop Free Nursing Jobs in the Hospital?

    savoytruffle replied to IcySageNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Everything comes down to poo. I'm sorry. I just couldn't resist. I work in LTC as a manager and still do not escape it. Also planning for NP and thought is be better off back on a floor of the local...
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    Looking to put grandma in LTC...what to be on look out for?

    savoytruffle replied to rahchacha's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ask for tours of the places you are looking into When you visit, really look around and take note of what you see. Are the Elders clean, shaved, without odor, and are staff interacting with them; or...
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    I blew my cool today

    savoytruffle posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I had three admissions coming and the MD on the floor. I had four discharges to get ready for later in the week, two drug seeking elders in pain with behaviors, one LPN write up to finish and had just...
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    I blew my cool today

    savoytruffle replied to savoytruffle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I just have no patience for any of that. The drama, politics, micromanagement. My directness puts off a lot of people. They don't know what to say and become defensive. I don't sugar coat, I just say...
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    I blew my cool today

    savoytruffle replied to savoytruffle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    *dont play well with others. Typing on my phone
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    I blew my cool today

    savoytruffle replied to savoytruffle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks Sleepy. I think maybe I just don't at well enough with others. My husband says that. I do we'll in the solitary role that MDS provides. Plus, I think it's less stress - which I will need. I...
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    Nurse managers-Do you think tattoos look professional?

    savoytruffle replied to Blackcat99's topic in Nurse Management

    As a manager, I judge more by the "content of character" than the color of the ink in their skin, as I would hope my administrator and DON do with me. I have six large tattoos, covering the left side...
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    I blew my cool today

    savoytruffle replied to savoytruffle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thank you. I've been unhappy for months. Hoping that returning to something I'm skilled at gives me some
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    AANAC course

    savoytruffle replied to Eleven011's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I've been AANAC certified since 2006. And a site member since 2010. It's extremely beneficial. The course is thorough and I recommend attending the in-person three day workshop if you can. A live...
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    I blew my cool today

    savoytruffle replied to savoytruffle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Today I had a very good talk with my administrator. I shall be taking over the MDS department soon so here's to change and all the good it may
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    I blew my cool today

    savoytruffle replied to savoytruffle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It was just beyond stressful. I feel my ADON sent a clear message. She feels I am a subordinate, not a colleague; and that I am expected to drop everything to deal with her requests because ER...
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    Keeping energy up during 12 shift without coffee

    savoytruffle replied to soreadyRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Apple slices, water, and a little dark chocolate with peanut butter. I stay away from per packaged powders and drinks- just sugar and caffeine. I've also started a multi vite and b12
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    Rewarding Caregivers

    savoytruffle replied to Katie13LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have found that hand written notes, candy, gum, pens, stickies, penlights, and a little public recognition can go a long way. Sometimes if we have a really crazy day, I'll jut have pizza and wings...
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    Market for New Grads in NY

    savoytruffle replied to coconutgirl14's topic in New York Nursing

    There seems to be enough in upstate, the money isn't the same as the city though. Try alternative NY cities like Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Binghamton. Be advised these places have many...
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    Hourly vs Salary

    savoytruffle replied to adamsmom2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I typically work 7-4:30 or 5. I get paid for 7.5 hrs each day. Salaried. My LPNs and CNAs think the RNs have it made- but I'm just getting by paycheck to paycheck. Just recently we are down a RN...
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    Interview attire

    savoytruffle posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have a big interview Thursday with a large city hospital. I know that they are going to meet multiple candidates for this one position and I want to look as polished as possible. My problem is that...
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    Is this bullying/manipulation?

    savoytruffle posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have worked at SNF as a manager for about six months. When I started I was told by my DON about the roles of he nurses on my unit. I have a "head nurse" who is an LPN and acts as a charge nurse, and...
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    Is this bullying/manipulation?

    savoytruffle replied to savoytruffle's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The staff meeting went well, the staff did not protest - of course I don't see the eye rolling or kvetching at home later....and I turned down the clinical reviewer position. The money just wasn't...
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    May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    It was then that Sam started to regret his decision to work on the GI specialty
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    Surgical Clinical Nurse Reviewer

    savoytruffle replied to Natelie's topic in Quality Improvement

    Thank you for the reply. It sounds a lot like the MDS system I have been using in long term care. I review data and upload it to a national data base. We run our QA info from this and it's reported to...
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    Interview attire

    savoytruffle replied to savoytruffle's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Clinical reviewer for cardiac surgery department. Working under department of performance improvement. Office and clinical
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    Surgical Clinical Nurse Reviewer

    savoytruffle replied to Natelie's topic in Quality Improvement

    I'm interviewing this week for a cardiac surgery clinical reviewer. I'm trying to understand the position a bit. What is the biggest part of your job? What's the largest Barrier you've had to...
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    "cutesy" printed scrubs - staff response?

    savoytruffle replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am a LTC rehab nurse manager. I personally wear solid colors, mostly whites, grey, and black pants with a solid top. I am not super old, but not twenty anymore either. I just don't feel like I'd be...
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    Is this bullying/manipulation?

    savoytruffle replied to savoytruffle's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Those are great ideas. Thanks. I will let you all know how the meeting and the interview
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    Is this bullying/manipulation?

    savoytruffle replied to savoytruffle's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thanks. I have a staff meeting scheduled for next week to talk to all my LPNs about what's expected of them. The off shifts voiced to me their concern of not getting respect from the CNAs. We really...