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    Texas RN license endorsement problem

    SuzieVN replied to Yitong_RN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Just saw that RI does not ask for expunged convictions on the application for license- have yet to see that anywhere else. Brings up a point- that is a compact state. If you apply for initial license...
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    Nursing with a felony???

    SuzieVN replied to Jaclyn9's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Then again, if your crime is not an automatic barried to the BON, you can ask them if your crime will allow a license. They'll prolly say "Case by case- can't determine that until you apply, can't...
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    Nursing with a felony???

    SuzieVN replied to Jaclyn9's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Depends on the crime, the time, your state, etc. Nurses get licensed with felonies. Go to your BON site, they'll list disqualifying events. If your's isn't a disqualifying event, there'd be no reason...
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    Will be applying for NCLEX, but have expunged misdemeanors...

    SuzieVN replied to willow298's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Your FBI criminal history never goes away. In theory, only certain agencies can see an expunged conviction- law eneforcement, etc. Whether your BON will see it, might want to call them and ask flat...
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    Does your SNF use EMR in any capacity?

    SuzieVN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If yes- how:charts are fully electronic, only nurse notes, MAR, TAR, order entry/transmittal to pharmacy, etc.? Thanks. From what I've read, it appears they are still entrenched in the dark ages....
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    Cna's gone wild!!

    SuzieVN replied to mmdavids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's not respect. It's treating them like they are not cattle. Big difference. Standing outside a door, while the call light is on, for example, waiting for the 'aide' to come. Giving them report....
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    Enucleation. Ever have a patient pull an eye out?

    SuzieVN replied to SuzieVN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dementia. And the thick green crud that leaks out of the socket,
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    Resume

    SuzieVN replied to akujieme's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Or, print a blank, and type your own format- beware that some of those 'templates' may be viruses attempting to access your hard drive. You'll see what I mean once you start typing information into...
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    Resident Care Coordinator

    SuzieVN replied to Nurse Amy Jolie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Slingin' meds for half the usual price,
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    Everything is down hill

    SuzieVN replied to Bigmaine33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In fact- now I also realize why hospice has 'exploded' into home health- if people stay at home, then 'graduate' to hospice, in home, it all now makes sense. Used to be most hospice people were in...
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    Everything is down hill

    SuzieVN replied to Bigmaine33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There's a recent push to get them back home with home health- hence the 'explosion' in home health care agencies (and hospice). Medicaid budgets are collapsing, so they liberalized what home care...
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    Prison Nursing- what does it involve?

    SuzieVN replied to SuzieVN's topic in Correctional

    I do know for a fact that county jails are more dangerous than 'prisons'...and far more understaffed. Not for me, no way, Jose. By the time they get to the BIg House, certain issues have been...
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    Prison Nursing- what does it involve?

    SuzieVN replied to SuzieVN's topic in Correctional

    "Love the
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    Life Vest

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

    Coming with advance directives, DNR
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    Fun poll: Did you get oriented, or did you get orientated?

    SuzieVN posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    And, is your patient 'alert and orientated', or is he 'alert and
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    Massage Therapy Refresher

    SuzieVN replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Holistic

    Move to
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    Supplies in bag and Car

    SuzieVN replied to smlentzrn's topic in Home Health

    Micromanaging, yes- but if you're going to do that, your personal supply list is awfully
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    Question about adding education on a resume

    SuzieVN replied to ssalulu's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No way would I omit a diploma or a degree. But high school is the exception, since you can't go to nursing school without a diploma or
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    NG tube removal - hold breath or exhale slowly?

    SuzieVN replied to rara312's topic in Patient Education

    Haven't seen an NG tube since the 90's. In the 80's, they were 'rampant'. Common to find them hanging off the siderails, on the floor, in the toilet, and to replace several a day. Nasty. I always told...
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    missing narc

    SuzieVN replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And every place is like that, you just have to drill certain routines into your head, so they become routine without your even being aware of them. -Knocking on doors -Washing your hands -Counting...
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    missing narc

    SuzieVN replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So, you trust her because she agreed to... falsify documentation? Guess what, Sweety- SHE took that
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    missing narc

    SuzieVN replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It can happen in the BlInk of an eye...and
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    Everything is down hill

    SuzieVN replied to Bigmaine33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I heard about the Dallas area- something like 2000 nursing home patients have been, or will be discharged, and mabey 50 nursing homes closed because of the budget
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    Dont know what to do

    SuzieVN replied to feljade20's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good idea if you can get it there, quick. It's passive, rather than a phone call that puts people on the spot- whether they said they'd call, or not. Most people just say things like that to hear...
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    Resume

    SuzieVN replied to akujieme's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Google 'resume templates'. Pick the format that you like, fill in the blanks. Print.