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  1. SitcomNurse

    Redlining.

    SitcomNurse replied to manchmal's topic in General Nursing

    We redline as part of the CQI. The night nurse checks the charts and signs in red, which indicates she reviewed the order for all the things that can go wrong: 5 R's (which seem like 80 R's now)...
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    Electronic Medicare charting

    SitcomNurse posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am looking for anyone out there that is using computers to do charting, ans has a user defined field for Medicare charting. By this I mean, you may have an area for charting notes on the page, but...
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    toileting

    SitcomNurse replied to juicykins's topic in Rehabilitation

    They already have a urinal for women. Its called porta-jane, and it has an opening like a oval that lifts up to shape the rounded part of the anatomy. profile looks like a smile. sucker is sharp!...
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    Ok people, face facts: Staffing in LTC is always going to be outrageous!

    SitcomNurse replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have not worked as a CNA, but as an LPN and RN in LTC for many years. The staffing at times was totally outrageous. completely insane. Beyond bearable. On those nights, we needed to take a look...
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    Child abuse/Infection control course

    SitcomNurse replied to thekidisback's topic in New York Nursing

    They are not difficult. Its a class, and discussion, they want you to know the information, and so much is nursing common sense, it scary. There are organism issues, and all that, but really, if you...
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    What is Board Certification

    SitcomNurse replied to wearyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    go to .. http://www.nursecredentialing.com for the ANCC, which is the site where I got my Board Certification in Gerontology. They offer many different focuses, and some are for Nurse...
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    ANCC gerontology exam

    SitcomNurse replied to Freedom42's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I took the exam, and encourage many others to take it. Some with a language barrier found it more difficult, but for the most part it is everything you have been doing in LTC. Provided you are...
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    how long should you wait before returning to school?

    SitcomNurse replied to sophie<3's topic in General Nursing

    Didnt wait, went right into it ASAP. Now I'm wayyyyyyy older, and going back again, wishing I didnt wait again..... Everything happens for a
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    Alert & Oriented & I want to go home

    SitcomNurse replied to HannahLeah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, in between all that is someone that needs to hold my hand, someone that is trying to die peacefully, someone that is trying to get well enough to go home, and those who say thanks for simple...
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    teamwork meeting ideas

    SitcomNurse replied to teleRN08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My facility only retreats the administration. Although the co-related article on compassion fatigue is an awesome lead in to your retreat. check it out...
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    Question for those who do frequent tube feedings

    SitcomNurse replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    The free water is gravity run, that means you stand there with the 60 cc syringe, pour in the 30 cc's and wait. Sometimes 10 seconds sometimes 30 seconds. Its a shot glass. Also, there should be a...
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    Drug tested and scared

    SitcomNurse replied to Platypus's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck, and let us know how it all comes out.. also, the old reliable...TEST MY HAIR! and of course, TEST HER HAIR.. dyes dont change anything. "Don't screw with me Bert!" (From the original...
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    RN, BSN or BSN, RN

    SitcomNurse replied to LegzRN's topic in General Nursing

    BSN, RN-BC, CDP Degree, Licence, Certification. (in this case, board certification and 2nd certification that is not board
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    What!?!?!?!

    SitcomNurse replied to tmartin83's topic in General Nursing

    Just about every nurse out there has made a mistake, be glad this one is minor, and can be corrected for the future. As you go along in nursing you will find that you are a great self reporter too for...
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    Mandating CRRN Certification

    SitcomNurse replied to MNlpn's topic in Rehabilitation

    "BSN, which gives you nothing that makes you a better Nurse or helps you secure a nich" Well, the BSN is required for a magnet hospital, is it not? Then I dare-say it does get you a niche. I have a...
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    Annual Education Days

    SitcomNurse replied to QSNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How about how mobility increases feelings of well being and releases hormones/endorphins! You could use the wii for different games, wii ski, yoga, party games, darts etc. talk about how people...
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    How do VA and state nursing homes differ from "for profit" nursing homes?

    SitcomNurse replied to Let's help out's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Paper MAR, Paper Treatment sheets, paper care records for CNA staff. Paper pharmacy orders, paper incident reoprts, paper weight list, diet roster, dnr forms, ..paper any part of a chart, as well as...
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    Smoking is bad, i need some help!

    SitcomNurse replied to jakerosenthal's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a hit and run, with a join date of 6/11. Just
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    What items do you need to transfer a RN license from NY to CT?

    SitcomNurse replied to ilove's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I would think you need to call the BON in CT. But I ahve never transferred a licence, I am just thinking thats where I would start. Good luck in your new
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    How to Handle Student Incivility

    SitcomNurse replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I love this topic, and recetly attended a seminar by Susan Luparell on this. You all here make many many good points, and I am in agreement with your actions, and ideas. I am just seeking my...
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    how many of you are sick of.......

    SitcomNurse replied to FreshNewNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel for your situation. I hate the politics of LTC. Fortunately I have a double backing. Union and State. While we dont have a state regulated ratio for safe patient hangling, and I have seen...
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    Feel guilty calling myself a nurse

    SitcomNurse replied to mb1949's topic in General Nursing

    You never know when an opportunity to get a job is going to present itself. If anyone asks you again, say you are a nurse. If they then proceed to ask where you work(most will) then tell them you...
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    How do I orentate someone when...

    SitcomNurse replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, really, where do you work.. Im movin to your state. Just wanna be in the roundabouts of your facility. Also wanna put my Dad there so he can get the care he deserves by having a good staffing...
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    communication of PT recommendations to nursing staff

    SitcomNurse replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Rehabilitation

    Our PT /OT have direct communication with the satff on unit. Physician certainly writes order for PT/OT therapy, but as far as unit recommendations, they are just that. The doc does not order unit...
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    What would you recommend?

    SitcomNurse replied to MyGranniePanties's topic in General Nursing

    I cant Kudos more than once, so I am reposting! Not having a job is better than not having a licence!! Earning less pay is better than being fired for something not your fault, being investigated,...