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  1. How can I hate my job?

    twinsmom788 replied to FransBevy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Is your manager aware of your "refusal " to follow MD orders for your patients? I sincerely hope

  2. How can I hate my job?

    twinsmom788 replied to FransBevy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Your "refusal" to do foot checks and other routine tasks as required by ERSD federal regulations for Medicare payments concerns me. I'm hoping some of the other nurses take care of these issues when...

  3. Is it appropriate to ask for a raise in new department?

    twinsmom788 replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, of course ask. I'm thinking you are a female, a male would ask and most likely be given the money! And don't apologize for

  4. App error - do I till have even a tiny chance of getting the job???

    twinsmom788 replied to GabesMommy2014's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't worry about it... Everyone does that around the first of the year. Don't beat yourself up. They will know what you

  5. State Surveyors

    twinsmom788 replied to jessicaRN32's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where was the survey team leader. Too many people in the

  6. State Surveyors

    twinsmom788 replied to jessicaRN32's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    State surveyors are there to evaluate the care you and others provide to the residents. They are not in position to "demand" any thing. If there was a problem with pain control that should be cited...

  7. State Surveyors

    twinsmom788 replied to jessicaRN32's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most of the tasks you are reviewing in your head are basics I hope you are doing all the time whether the state is watching with their little clipboards or not. Please don't stop when the state...

  8. Giving up nursing?

    twinsmom788 replied to RNhere's topic in Nursing Career

    Keep your license no matter what. It's like a gold bracelet. It's an

  9. State Surveyors

    twinsmom788 replied to jessicaRN32's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Big sigh... Surveyors should not be hostile toward staff/family members/or residents. Surveyors in my state have been fired for that. We had surveyor evaluation forms to be filed out by the facility...

  10. Unhappy Family

    twinsmom788 replied to ladibug787878's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Believe me, I have dealt with a multitude of these issues as a surveyor. The state knows when to get the ombudsman involved and sometimes this situation rises to the level of a CMS

  11. Unhappy Family

    twinsmom788 replied to ladibug787878's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Maybe in THIS situation "all the complaints are preposterous

  12. What is this question asking?

    twinsmom788 replied to samirish's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The answer is

  13. Soooo discouraged:( First Med Error

    twinsmom788 replied to LuvTheNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh I'm so sorry to hear that. Please try to pick yourself up and think positively. Your remorse shows that you care about your patients and your work. Being slow is not necessarily a terrible thing....

  14. 2 Dui's in Tennessee.

    twinsmom788 replied to jat5h's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It really depends on what your record shows. In Tennessee, a first DUI gets a pass if your probation has been completed. If you are attempting to become licensed in Tennessee, you could possibly be...

  15. Chest hair

    twinsmom788 replied to Ninjateagan's topic in Men in Nursing

    Haha that's why I never wore scrub dresses! I never went commando it's too cold in the OR. I got called out by my supervisor for going braless lol! I mean really, I was wearing the gowns, etc, who...

  16. Newer RN working in SNF/Rehab with low ratings.

    twinsmom788 replied to Cynnie24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Federal regulations are the same throughout the country. State regulations and how the process in which they are applied can be quite different from state to state. CMS oversight of the state is also...

  17. Newer RN working in SNF/Rehab with low ratings.

    twinsmom788 replied to Cynnie24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    While I cannot speak for any states except for the ones I have surveyed, the surveyors do not work for the BON so they have no say in an outcome of an investigation of a particular nurse. However, in...

  18. DUI over 8 years ago - Endorsement to CA?

    twinsmom788 replied to MyCityLights's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    My most sincere thoughts and prayers to you. I read these posts and can almost feel the pain and need for some words of hope coming through the screen. I pray to God and our Higher Power to...

  19. radiology tech vs respiratory therapy vs nursing

    twinsmom788 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in Nursing Career

    Out of these options, I would choose ultrasound. They make nice money and are in demand in my area at

  20. DUI over 8 years ago - Endorsement to CA?

    twinsmom788 replied to MyCityLights's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi there! First of all , I would like to congratulate you on turning your life around. Secondly, I know nothing about endorsement in CA . However, probably as most states, these cases are handled...

  21. NP vs PA

    twinsmom788 replied to CalderonLuis's topic in Nursing Career

    After reading your question, I believe you still have the choice and chance to become an MD. First of all, have you taken any college courses that can be used for an undergraduate degree such as...

  22. Newer RN working in SNF/Rehab with low ratings.

    twinsmom788 replied to Cynnie24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "Too much of it depends on the mood of the surveyors and the days they are in the building". :) You must have cranky surveyors up there

  23. Newer RN working in SNF/Rehab with low ratings.

    twinsmom788 replied to Cynnie24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    3-5 "tags" at an F and G level does not mean your facility and the nurses are giving bad care. The F tags mean that a situation was to affect the entire resident population such as kitchen...

  24. 2 Dui's in Tennessee.

    twinsmom788 replied to jat5h's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Please clarify how it is possible to have two first offense DUI s. It is usually one and then two DUIs. First and second with different degrees of

  25. Will hospitals hire those in the National Guard?

    twinsmom788 replied to Trajan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I recognize that it is certainly a different day and age since I was in the Guard. However, legally you cannot be denied employment solely on the basis of your military status. I worked for a...