hope3456 ASN, RN

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    CNA this, CNA that - Enough Already!

    hope3456 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    OMG!!! "paw" that is horrible! I hope that CNA makes a complaint, and then the CN, as soon as possible, assigns that nurse to a pt. with explosive diarrhea, that is vomiting as well....and NO CNA in...
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    Nursing Sucks! Or Does It?

    hope3456 replied to Pianoforte's topic in General Nursing

    [quote= Several recent postings addressed "rude" patients, colleagues (doctors and nurses), etc. You're ONLY a doormat IF you let yourself be! I have politely and professionally READ a patient (and my...
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    Scared and don't know what to do

    hope3456 replied to Skwidward's topic in General Nursing

    I am assuming you are working in a LTC? im not sure what a healthsouth facilit is but most LTC's give at least 5 days orientation(that /i've worked
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    Any DSON students here?

    hope3456 replied to Penny8611's topic in Colorado Nursing

    These are the 'pass rates' that the state board posts...last year DSON was at 72% which could be why they aren't accredited yet, just a guess....
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    Are there any hospitals in the Denver Area have a "low census policy?"

    hope3456 replied to Conrad283's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Alot of hospitals do this....if the census is low they will cancel your shift or send you home
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    A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal health

    hope3456 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    NICURN makes very good point about 'spreading the risk.' That is a big reason our current system isn't working is people don't stay in jobs like they used to so there are alot of gaps in...
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    A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal health

    hope3456 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Okay - so we would pay higher taxes if we had a 'single payor' system - but then would we not have none (or lesser) insurance premiums? It seems to me the costs would balance themselves out. The...
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    Nursing shortage: A myth?

    hope3456 replied to blacksea pebble's topic in General Nursing

    There are certain geographic locations that don't have a nursing shortage - northern colorado for example (where I live). Some RN's who move here are surprised at how competitive it is to get hired...
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    LPN-IV CERT.-scope of practice re:PCA pumps

    hope3456 replied to Chris81's topic in Colorado Nursing

    The LPN 'scope of practice' is on the Colorado Board of Nursing website....google it. I did look at it just now and it seems somewhat vague. It doesn't say anything specific about LPN's being able...
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    Anyone working for WIC?

    hope3456 replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in General Nursing

    You should encourage the mothers to breastfeed instead of giving away all that infant formula......that is the problem I have with
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    Need help with a nursing school in CO

    hope3456 replied to JMac1229's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I'm not the expert on UNC admissions, but from what I have heard it is very competitive. A student I know who is going there told me that they admitted about 1/3 of all applicants this year. From my...
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    New RN, Need a Job! HELP

    hope3456 replied to newestRN's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Where are you located? It seems this is a problem in the Denver and northern front range area - probably b/c the local nursing schools have increased enrollment numbers in the past couple years. I...
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    Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    hope3456 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Maybe 'universal care' isn't the answer, but we here in America definately need to come up with a better system. I agree that one big problem with the private insurance, as brought up in a couple...
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    Long term care SNF staffing

    hope3456 replied to djewel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I didn't "assume" that the DON did nothing, I just wondered what she did. I've known others who were great....this one I am referring to, however, got fired not long after I quit so it doesn't...
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    I don't think I'll ever find a job

    hope3456 replied to Red-Headed LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Alot of it depends on where you want to live as well, some states let LPN's do alot more than others, thereby it is easier to get hired in the hospitals in these certain states....CA being one of...
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    Long term care SNF staffing

    hope3456 replied to djewel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What you describe is the never ending problem in LTC's.....same thing happened in the one I worked at except I worked the night shift. The 8-5 mgmt thought that i just sat on my behind all the time....
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    Jobs ???????

    hope3456 replied to Ilubrize's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with sistermike it does depend alot on your location.....where I am there isn't much of a nsg shortage. It is pretty competitive for new grads to get on with the hospitals - just b/c the...
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    med/surg for LPNs after LTC?

    hope3456 replied to erniebobernie's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I have known other LPN's who have moved to CO from other states and felt the same way you do....I guess CO has a much more restrictive 'scope of practice' for LPN's than other states. The LPN-RN...
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    Moving to Boulder/Denver Area, New grad in 08

    hope3456 replied to Higuchem's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Most hospitals in the Denver area only hire 'new grads' 1 or2x per year but mostly in May. However, I know some places start the process earlier in the spring. Also, Denver has alot of nursing...
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    Like Water Off a Duck's Back.........

    hope3456 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    A couple years ago I was working on a tele floor.....the MD had just removed a chest tube and then didn't stay 'in house' which was protocol. A couple hours later the pt started to go...
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    ??Is there a shortage: Nursing Supply and Demand

    hope3456 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    About the 'supply and demand' of nursing.....i have an example. I worked in a LTC right after graduating nsg school. When I left this job, I worked night shift Thu-Sun. I chose these hours since I...
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    what are hospitals doing to fix the nursing shortage

    hope3456 replied to phillies's topic in General Nursing

    Very good thought. It also has alot to do with 'supply and demand.' For example, I live in a nice suburban community in northern CO....a fairly desirable place to live and raise kids. Many nurses...
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    Help! I'm a new grad & new in CO!

    hope3456 replied to kimnadam's topic in Colorado Nursing

    It seems that this is a common problem in Denver.....hospitals only hire 'new grads' 1-2x per year. You have to be at the right place at the right time. If you are desperate for a job - it is...
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    Colorado - Illegal Immigrants no longer eligble for state health care

    hope3456 posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Effective Aug. 1, state services, including the state health plans and welfare, will no longer be given to illegal immigrants in Colorado. This law, enacted by Gov. Bill Owens, in considered the...
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    Provigil for shift workers

    hope3456 replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    I've been taking it for about a month. I was really having problems staying awake at work and with feeling drowsy. It has really helped with the drowsiness and helps me feel more alert. A couple...