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    New York Rn license validity and renewal requirements

    SitcomNurse replied to breeze0728's topic in New York Nursing

    Renew licences every 4 years, with infection control. Expiration based on when you get the licence. Not on Birthdate, although I had heard that was going to change. The only repeated requirement is...
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    Improving care conferences/staffings

    SitcomNurse replied to dkrzysik's topic in Rehabilitation

    We request everyone from the IDT who has a necessary and important part to report, be present for the Care Plan Meeting. We discuss the plan of care as we have enacted over the last 14 days. We have...
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    Formality in the hiring process.

    SitcomNurse replied to linguine's topic in General Nursing

    I like the panel interview process, and hope it is brought to the forefront of hiring processes for all persons working in the field. Many minds have different perceptions, and the same goal. I think...
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    Is it easier to juggle family as a nurse or a nursing student??

    SitcomNurse replied to wannabecnl's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing School is setup to be hectic, stressful and time consuming, becuase when you get onto the floor as a Nurse, your shcedule is hectic, stressful and time consuming. Its a hack it or get out...
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    Nursing Diagnoses-RN

    SitcomNurse replied to dking2010's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say that the last question is quite the thought provoker. I had to say maybe, but wanted to say NO!! NO!! What I do wont change, unless the patient changes. So, NO!! Its almost...
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    promotion?

    SitcomNurse replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had applied from nights, to a day position(rank up/salary up), that I would have loved to have, and still believe I would be great at. I didnt get it, but at that exact time another position -...
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    What do they teach about med pass in Nursing School?

    SitcomNurse posted a topic in General Students

    Hello and good luck to all you nursing students. I have a question for you. For any of you that are up to the point where you do a med pass in a hospital or nursing home. What are they teaching...
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    Nursing Rehab Training for CNA's

    SitcomNurse posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    Hey everyone, its been a while, but I thought...with the new MDS 3.0 out there.. I would ask a question. I am doing some research while at work related to the MDS and the requirements for Nursing...
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    What do they teach about med pass in Nursing School?

    SitcomNurse replied to SitcomNurse's topic in General Students

    I appreciate the answers ladies. Your answers were great. The nurse in question said it wasnt her obligation to ensure the resident swallowed the meds. That wasnt her problem. She also failed to...
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    LTC Nursing Rehab

    SitcomNurse posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Anyone out here work LTC for Nrusing Rehab? Im looking in the downstate area, Long Island, Suffolk County. I had belonged to a group(who shall remain nameless....) and they never got their act...
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    "Nurses don't make judgments"...do they?

    SitcomNurse replied to Darjeeling22's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses who work in LTC generally have a relationship with the population they serve. They are all there... long term. So, I know Mr P. has a b/p of 97/64 every day. If he was 120/80, Id say...
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    rehab nurse schooling

    SitcomNurse replied to cardiacnurse1988's topic in Rehabilitation

    According to the Assn. for Rehab Nursing: Certification Eligibility Criteria Applicants for the CRRN examination must have: 1. Current, unrestricted RN license 2. Completion of at least one of the...
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    Change jobs to increase my chances?

    SitcomNurse replied to LoveANurse09's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I have taken 2 different jobs at my place of business to get where I wanted to be, and one of them I absolutely didnt want to be in!! Take the
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    Ignores my being an RN

    SitcomNurse replied to LovemykittyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would definately ask her. As a medical professional you are apt at dealing with people on a psychological (how to deal with people) kind of way.. and as a clergy person, she has taken psychology...
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    Syringes that fit Mic-Key button g-tube

    SitcomNurse replied to WI_home_RN's topic in Private Duty

    I love the extensions, think they are a life save at times. But Im not giving those types of meds that stick to everything, so its different. Lordy knows I hate to give the "crushed" version of meds...
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    How many of you would like to say this.........

    SitcomNurse replied to milenko's topic in General Nursing

    I have a woman, who walked in with a steno notepad when her husband rolled in onthe stretcher. he is non-responsive. Eyes open, neuro movements, but very "Schiavo" if you recall that case in the...
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    Help!!! I'm about to PANIC about possible new LTC job..

    SitcomNurse replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    She may also be refrencing your answer on the application, where they ask "when can you start", and we all reply ASAP. Just be specific, and surely she can recognize that you are a good empoloyee who...
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    What do you pray for?

    SitcomNurse replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    You can pray for help in finding a job that suits your needs!! What you are really praying for is that God gets you through the rough stuff so you can find your niche and the job you were meant to...
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    Restorative Nursing

    SitcomNurse replied to LTCNurse13's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    For Therapeutic Exercize , you need to have the program overeen by the RN. The TR can do the exercize provided she is not doing group of more than 4.(as you said) This means if she has a room full...
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    Need help with documentation/assessment

    SitcomNurse replied to meagho's topic in General Nursing

    so, whats it
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    Last night put doubt in my mind if this is what I want to do...

    SitcomNurse replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    I can do anyones puke, but my own kids. I can do anyones bandgae but my husbands, I can hear about any horrific bodily functions, except from people who share a blood line. Its normal, its OK. It...
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    Would you leave a new job for a better offer??

    SitcomNurse replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    For any job you should always do what is best for you and your family. If you think that staying at the job you have for 3 weeks is worth the effort, then do so. You never know what is really down...
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    Days vs nights

    SitcomNurse replied to roxie144's topic in General Nursing

    Day shift is a zoo.. sometimes its a great zoo where you make contacts with people, and draw connections to people. You can see them at their best and worst..family involvement, kids, grandkids,...
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    I really need advise

    SitcomNurse replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    Dont sign the contract, Nursing could become something you no longer love when you are contracted into a job you resent. Get another train of thought going, and find another lead. You willnever...
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    The Only Bad Thing.....

    SitcomNurse replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    there was a point in time where your einstien didnt know diddly. they got smart by trying and being there for the experience. relish in it, stop beating yourself up over the 'gotchas' that are only...