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    The wait is driving me insane!!

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

    Well after 4 months I finally heard something regarding this job... After a shift in schedules the position was eliminated all together... What's frustrating is I didn't hear this news from HR or the...
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    What type of soap do you use?

    NurseQT replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a Bath & Body Works gal! I always stock up during the semi-annual sale, $30 buys enough bottles of body wash to last 6 months, and that's for my three daughters and me! I also make my own...
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    Job interview, waiting and need advise

    NurseQT replied to nigel01111992's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Definitely nice to read that there are others who have to wait an especially long time to hear back after a job interview! I interviewed for a dream position three months ago and am still waiting to...
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    The wait is driving me insane!!

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

    9 weeks later and I'm still waiting... To say that I'm really frustrated is putting mildly! My online app still says "interview" and the position is still posted on the website. At this point even a...
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    The wait is driving me insane!!

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

    Havent heard a thing yet!!! It's officially been over 6 weeks since my interview! My friend asked one of the team leaders if they had heard anything this past Monday and the team leader hadn't heard...
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    Residents with shingles...

    NurseQT replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's contact, not airborne. A mask shouldn't be
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    Residents with shingles...

    NurseQT posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What is your facility's policy on precautions when a resident ends up with shingles? Contact precautions? How long do you keep them on precautions? I'm currently taking care of a resident who was...
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    The wait is driving me insane!!

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

    No. I spoke with a friend who works up there yesterday and she said she asked the director about me and the director said I was their top candidate. BUT they have another interview scheduled this...
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    The wait is driving me insane!!

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

    It's now been 4 weeks since my interview and I haven't heard much of anything! As of last Friday the managers still had not made a decision! The gal in HR that I was finally able to get in contact...
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    Follow up thank you note..

    NurseQT posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So today I had an interview for my dream job, I've been trying for 5 years just to get an interview so I'm excited I finally got the opportunity! My question is, I would like to send a thank you email...
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    Follow up thank you note..

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

    I did a little of my own research and found the director's and supervisor's full names which is what their email addresses would be: [email protected]... Not too
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    Follow up thank you note..

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

    I'm not sure how I'd address the envelopes if I mailed them each a card... I interviewed with the unit director and supervisor of a big hospital, the main campus consists of 5 huge
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    Follow up thank you note..

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

    Would it be appropriate to email the recruiter and request the email addresses for the director and supervisor? In hindsight I should have requested their business cards but I was a ball of nerves...
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    Using Both Ports Of Central Line

    NurseQT posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a SNF and we frequently have patients admitted with central lines and orders for IV ATBs. We use the IV infusion balls rather then pumps. Most of our patients will have double ports, a...
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    Using Both Ports Of Central Line

    NurseQT replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    We've used the "red" port to infuse meds in the past but have typically been told not to unless absolutely necessary. The only time we have central lines is for long term ABX and the patients almost...
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    Seriously overworked

    NurseQT replied to pbmaxx's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I feel ya! I wish I had some suggestions for you... My work day almost sounds like yours! I actually bawled through most of my morning today after I finding out that, despite me literally begging...
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    Having a family member as a patient

    NurseQT posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What are some thoughts on having a family member as a patient/resident? Are you fine with that? Uncomfortable being a family member's primary nurse? Or would you prefer to be that person's nurse? How...
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    Having a family member as a patient

    NurseQT replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well it's not going well so far.. My fellow nurse (the daughter) is hesitant to say anything about how she feels to management. I spoke with one of the gals in social services myself and her first...
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    (Warning graphic topic). "Worst of the Worst" former pediatric nurse sentenced

    NurseQT replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in Nursing News

    He deserves to spend the rest of his days in "general population" of the prison. As crude as this sounds, I hope he's made someone's b***h and is passed around the prison. He deserves no
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    Does your facility have 12 hour shifts or 8 hour shifts?

    NurseQT replied to smartypants22's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My facility only offers 8 hour shifts, except we are currently short a full time noc nurse, so to ensure proper coverage there are a few PM nurses and a few of us Day nurses that split the noc shifts...
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    Starting My Own Flu Shot Clinic...

    NurseQT posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    So some of you may know that I lost my older brother to H1N1 this past Feb. I talked with my sister-in-law last night and she told me that she and a good friend of my brother's would like to host a...
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    Dining Room Duties

    NurseQT posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Would like to know what's done at other facilities in regards to meal times/dining room duties. Our facility just made a policy change that each dining room (main and assisted ) will be monitored by...
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    Dining Room Duties

    NurseQT replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Agreed Michelle!! We have not been given much direction in this... We don't know if we're expected to assist with passing trays (which would be hard if we're passing meds) or are we just supervising?...
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    Dining Room Duties

    NurseQT replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Monday went ok but there were no MDs rounding and no care conferences. And one of the two nurses working on the rehab wing usually works on the LTC wings so she came down to help at lunch time since...
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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    NurseQT replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    Hmmmm, gotta wonder why they have "Sleeping Beauty's" eyes taped