liebling5 MSN, RN

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    Life's Strange Detours....Where's My Map?!

    liebling5 replied to BedsideManner's topic in General Nursing

    BSM, you and your family have my condolences as well. :heartbeat:icon_hug: Congratulations on your decision to join us. I would be honored to have you on my
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    Ever burned a bridge?

    liebling5 replied to LuvMyGamecocks's topic in General Nursing

    I burned a bridge at my last non-nursing job just before entering nursing school. I'd given a month's notice. I had some "sick days" that I earned for which I would not be paid unless I was sick. I...
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    What the word N.U.R.S.E. stands for

    liebling5 replied to Hawaiian's topic in General Nursing

    I like
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    Are these grounds for termination legitimate

    liebling5 replied to jrhillsboro's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, yes, the resume question. You list the facility name, start and end dates, your title and your duties. If someone asks you the reason you left, you could say "personal" or something generic like...
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    Are these grounds for termination legitimate

    liebling5 replied to jrhillsboro's topic in General Nursing

    I was a nurse manager at a long term care facility who has a policy about no more than 9 unexcused absences within 12 months, and not more than 3 in the first 90 days. Your grandmother's death should...
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    ARC CPR/AED and AHA BLS

    liebling5 replied to WildviewLPN84's topic in General Nursing

    I am an AHA BLS Instructor. The ARC version is NOT the same, and is usually not accepted in most health-care facilities where I have given classes. The ARC and AHA used to be very similar and...
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    Need an RN in the Management Position for Interview

    liebling5 replied to jcreasor927's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a Nurse Manager. I'd be glad to help you out.
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    Any part of nursing that does not have to use phone

    liebling5 replied to aminv's topic in General Nursing

    You might also want to check out the Nurses with Disabilities forum. There are other hearing-impaired nurses, so you're in good company. Some facilities are already computer-based, and docs write...
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    Colour-coded hospital bracelets

    liebling5 replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    My first nursing position had multiple bracelets, too. Purple was DNR, yellow fall risk, green for isolation, orange for allergies, plus the regular one! It was messy and led to skin issues,...
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    What do potential employers really think about online BSN degrees?

    liebling5 replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    In my previous life, I got a Bachelor's and Master's in Business through independent study (no online back then!). I had PLENTY of tests! I was able to get through it quickly as compared to...
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    What do potential employers really think about online BSN degrees?

    liebling5 replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    I live in the Midwest, but am still a Cali resident, too. I had an Associate's Degree and am working on my BSN through an online program that does have a brick-and-mortar school. Many online BSN...
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    Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    liebling5 replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    Gosh, mom's/dad's sister must have been
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    Omnicare Pharmacy-discuss

    liebling5 replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sure, thing get missed and screwed up sometimes, but overall there are things you can do about fixing them before they cause problems instead of coming here to complain. I hear way too much...
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    Help!! 4 weeks and I've heard nothing!!!

    liebling5 replied to backinthesaddleRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yikes. I saw my licensure on the CA BRN website 3 days after taking the NCLEX. It sounds like a major computer glitch. That is very unusual. You should even get a mailed confirmation and your license...
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    Expected pay in LTC for Kansas RNs

    liebling5 replied to GraceNotes's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    RN's that are PRN in my LTC in KC area average $31-32. Keep looking! Staff RN's in LTC prob. $23 or
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    Frontier ASN-MSN

    liebling5 replied to CRTtoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't decided where to do my MSN yet, but Frontier is one school I have considered. You can find the answers to your other ? at: http://www.midwives.org/home.html. It explains their 12-week...
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    5 years today!

    liebling5 replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    And Happy Sobriety Birthday,
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    5 years today!

    liebling5 replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Try this website. It has some great tools for recovery: http://www.emofree.com. Type in Alcoholism or whatever your substance/behavior was. There's a manual you can download
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    Times Are Tough When...

    liebling5 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I am a manager for a unit of LTC/SNF and I actually did work the floor Friday evening. This was after running like mad all day shift answering call lights because we were understaffed CNA's (2 less...
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    Questions regarding mandated overtime and being "called off"

    liebling5 replied to Pepperlady's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked travel assignments before. Most companies will guarantee you 36 hours per week. So, even if you get cancelled to work when the census is low, you still get $$. There are some facilities...
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    The Ones that Pull at Our Heartstrings....

    liebling5 replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    One of my favorites died Christmas Eve. He was THE most positive person I cared for who was on dialysis. Generally, the patients with ESRD are depressed and fatigued. Not this man! I got attached to...
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    Do I have what it takes?

    liebling5 replied to Ilovelucy2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Why not? I had 2 years experience on an acute med/surg unit before. I wasn't able to "charge" there because I didn't have a BSN. I went to a SNF/LTC to work in a post-acute unit. Within 2 weeks, I was...
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    How big is your facility?

    liebling5 replied to Fonenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Level 1 or Level 2 trauma has to do with how serious the patient's condition. A Level 1 is the highest. They can take serious car crashes, gun shot victims, and whatever else rolls or walks in the...
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    Morphine doses while dying?

    liebling5 replied to Medsurg Mama's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I just had a situation somewhat like this just yesterday. The patient had aspiration PNA and was septic. He was breathing okay with O2 at 2L. He vomited about 50 cc of tube feeding. While the...
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    Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas

    liebling5 replied to kansasfan's topic in General Nursing

    I oriented at Select inside OPRMC via an agency. I signed up for 2 shifts there, but was cancelled both times. Yes, they do use quite a bit of agency. It is true that the patients are longer-term, not...