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  1. Subs

    dd_txrn replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    I feel so guilty if I need a day off. We have 1 (ONE!) pretty dependable sub. Our attendance clerk covers the clinic for me when I'm at lunch, and if I cannot get a sub, she's pulled in here. But,...

  2. ROLL CALL!!! School Nurses 2017/2018

    dd_txrn replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Home with a sick kid of my own today so I thought I'd take advantage. First time SN poster; about a year-long lurker. I started school August 9th and the kiddos started back August 16th. First six...

  3. Day int he life of an LVN HH Nurse?

    dd_txrn replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Home Health

    Hi, pnk. I'm in Texas and have been working HH for about a year. 1. How long you usually spend with each pt? Minimum 30 minutes, of course this time can vary by the complexity of the case. 2. How...

  4. outpatient procedure

    dd_txrn posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I had a Medicare resident out for an outpatient procedure. He went out 5AM 10/4 and returned 10PM 10/5. He was out of the building for >24 hours. My assessment calendar would reset and we would...

  5. MDS Coordinators on call question

    dd_txrn replied to Autofocus's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    My building has a MDS nurse, PPS nurse, and a TILE nurse, none of which take call. My administrator and RN consultant feel it is too taxing on that position and we need to be in our office doing...

  6. How many days is a usual orientation?

    dd_txrn replied to glen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, I think WEEKS of orientation in LTC would be paradise!! I just started a job in LTC and got 8 hours on thursday and started my weekend 12-hour shifts the following saturday. As a new nurse, I...

  7. Has this ever happened to you?

    dd_txrn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have to vent this out with some other people besides those I work with. We have a family member who is always complaining. My admin came and got me to speak with them ( I am the Medicare...

  8. Has this ever happened to you?

    dd_txrn replied to dd_txrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I didn't get a chance for and exit interview. My Admin came in to my office and said " I have to see this. You forgot to sign the letter." They have already started "training" the ADON to do my job...

  9. Has this ever happened to you?

    dd_txrn replied to dd_txrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't get me wrong, I totally agree that the wife had a very valid complaint. I was (am still) just very upset and embarrassed by the way DON handled it. Family members threaten to call state all...

  10. Texas TILE nurses

    dd_txrn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi all! I just took over the TILE position @ my facility.( I was hired as Medicare coordinator), but I need help with ANY type of system. There is nothing in place now. In fact, I have so many E's...

  11. MDS Questions???????????

    dd_txrn replied to sassyASC's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Our therapy team leader sets the ARDs for our therapy residents. She uses grace days on EVERY 5 day assessment. She doesn't take into consideration the 'estimated # of minutes thru day 15'. In...

  12. My "crazy" plan....ANY thoughts are appreciated!

    dd_txrn replied to Someday-C.R.N.A.'s topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, you need to go straight RN if that is your final goal. Take it from me, LVN for 6 years and not back in school

  13. What squicks you out?

    dd_txrn replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    I think, by far, that is the grosses thing I have ever heard!!!!! :barf01:

  14. MDS Coordinator Salaries

    dd_txrn replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ive been an LVN for 5 years and took a job as a Medicare Coordinator--which means I only do the Medicare MDS's and Care Plans and no TILEs--althought I am certified and they pay me 19.25/hr. Where...

  15. What squicks you out?

    dd_txrn replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    Nasty teeth in a denture cup--yeah wipes me out----Old man feet with their thick yellow toenails ( usually smelly toe nail) grosses me out, but my all time #1 can't handle it... go away is sputum!!...

  16. MDS Charting Emphasis for Staff

    dd_txrn replied to GrassHopper2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would love a copy of the CNA flowsheet!! Please email to [email protected] Thanks Dana

  17. Charting/Nurses Notes

    dd_txrn replied to StormyCD's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know I am a little late, but I am needing to do and inservice on Medicare Charting--do you mind faxing or emailing me any info?? Fax # 817-444-8432 or email to

  18. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    dd_txrn replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work in LTC in Texas w/e dbl shifts with a Med Aide. It is trying at times because I don't have the "back up" of a LVN or RN. She is a good med aide, but it takes a long time to pass her pills....

  19. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    dd_txrn replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos ValerieB! I agree

  20. Vaccinations

    dd_txrn replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Pediatric

    Yes,you can be excluded from immunizations, I realize that. But you are making this personal--it is not "my belief system" I have chosen to have all 3 of my kids immunized against the common...

  21. Xenaderm?

    dd_txrn replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    We use Zenaderm too. I found that it works great on reddened areas, in place of Duoderm.. But my facility is now using it for the Cure All. I can't stand it!! What do you guys use on clean...

  22. Prolonged fever???

    dd_txrn replied to USA987's topic in Pediatric

    If our docs cannot find an origin for a fever, and call it viral, they normally want to see them back in 5-7 days-just like yours did. At that time yes they usually order CBC UA. Maybe even a Rapid...

  23. Vaccinations

    dd_txrn replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Pediatric

    It was actually just a point to prove how important our physicians feel immunizations are. Yes, she does refer them to another pediatrician. And no she won't dismiss them if they had a rxn to the...

  24. Vaccinations

    dd_txrn replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Pediatric

    I see it all the time-- I work PRN now in a peds clinic and we get moms who are scared of Autism associated with Thimerisol. So they wait until the child is 4 to get all the immunizations. On one...