Sam J.

Sam J.

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  1. Therapy schedule

    Sam J. replied to TigerxLiLy's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Therapy is not only a major expense for the SNF, it requires the coordination with and cooperation of other departements. ST may require a tray at a certain time, nursing needs to know when to have a...

  2. Will a OTH in lieu of court martial prevent me from getting RN licence?

    Sam J. replied to seugin1223's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Interesting. As a vereran, no state has ever asked about my military history, or even if I had a military history. Quick check of CA BON- they say you must report 'any military conviction or...

  3. Licensure Question

    Sam J. replied to DangerCat's topic in Nursing Career

    In that case, then back to the drawing board. OP might wanna stay home in ID and grow potatoes. Sorry, World:There are 'NO' nursing jobs in the state of

  4. Licensure Question

    Sam J. replied to DangerCat's topic in Nursing Career

    Since Idaho is a compact state it may well be worth the cost for OP to obtain an Idaho license prior to moving to CA, before obtaining a CA license as well. Then if/when OP can't find a job in CA,...

  5. Is the "system" failing its New Grads???

    Sam J. replied to Barbara H.'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Is America failing Americans? I'll leave that

  6. Trach MAR

    Sam J. replied to TiffanyRN!!'s topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Glad to hear here all is prepped and ready for the patient. I stand by the fact that the facility PP manual would be the best bet to determine what is required for the MAR, rather than a comparison of...

  7. No hand sanitizer, no working equipment

    Sam J. replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Calling the home office is a quick path to unemployment. As far as management, who is management? Does your DON know, really, have you talked to her/him? If things are really that bad, surely every...

  8. Should I Accept this Job Offer?

    Sam J. replied to PurpleDelight's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Lots of things are impossible, including the scenario in this first post. 1. A 7 hour commute and 12 1/2 (more like 14) hour shift, time to get ready, to unwind, and sleep time add up to more than 24...

  9. My story then and now....going into Nursing.

    Sam J. replied to allecait's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Might want to rethink admitting to depression, constant pain, loneliness, and being treated badly by medical

  10. Trach MAR

    Sam J. replied to TiffanyRN!!'s topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    It doesn't appear your facility is prepared to care for its first trach patient. Was the room prepped/equipped? Are/were staff trained? Are supplies at the ready? Is a RT available or at the ready?...

  11. Med pass followed by state...

    Sam J. replied to KJM-RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I suspect the 'educator' is from the home office (corporate nurse consultant). If so, best of luck complaining about him to the DON, because he is likely a boss of the DON. Those consultants wouldn't...

  12. Private Duty Nursing vs. Agency Nursing

    Sam J. replied to AreaNurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    You must also hail from the Dark Ages, when you got 4 hours pay if you were cancelled within 4 hours of the shift? Then it became 2 hours within the shift start time, and the pay was for 2 hours. Then...

  13. New Grad- Santa Cruz, CA area

    Sam J. replied to ndylla's topic in Nursing Career

    Speaking of immigrants, it's possible that they were the only nurses some places could find years ago to work in those places, and it just evolved to the point that it became the status quo to only...

  14. minor felony

    Sam J. replied to meanttobe's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Thanks for the clarification. I don't recall a post that dealt with crimes from childhood, do they hold the same weight BON, wise? Are they visible, or sealed at age 18? Seems like they are even...

  15. Help- Finding Housing Been Challenging

    Sam J. replied to ASHRN828's topic in Travel

    Aside from VRBO, Priceline will do in a pinch before you get your gonga deal from VRBO. I have officially cracked 'the code' of Priceline bidding, and have stayed in countless posh hotels for almost...

  16. Help- Finding Housing Been Challenging

    Sam J. replied to ASHRN828's topic in Travel

    Nashville Vacation Rental - VRBO 3475203ha - 2 BR Middle Apartment in TN, Beautiful, Upscale, Apartment in West End Here you go- their calendar is empty after February. I bet if you offer $800/month...

  17. Help- Finding Housing Been Challenging

    Sam J. replied to ASHRN828's topic in Travel

    *VRBO* is THE way to go! Disregard the stated price and make the owners an offer- when they see you need an extended place, and are a nurse, you will be suprised at what you can find. More so if the...

  18. Do you ever hold Lantus?

    Sam J. replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Funny- I thought physicians decided (by way of orders) what meds to give, and when, and when not. I must be missing

  19. Legalization of recreational marijuana

    Sam J. replied to francoml's topic in Colorado Nursing

    The above incoherent, irrational, and rambling post about about marijuana being safe and not affecting thought or actions has me

  20. Moving out of psych to another field

    Sam J. replied to sundermunich's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Mental illness will continue to be a stigma for years until there is a sea change of thought in this country. And psych nurses, and other nurses (LTC, prisons, and many other specialties) who work in...

  21. Taking Nursing Pre-reqs along with Massage Therapy Program?

    Sam J. replied to liz_h's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Because you'll have to practice on each other, it can be stressful and the most relaxing, all at the same time. Good luck! In the nursing school I attended we had to give each other BED BATHS, while...

  22. Nursing VS Teaching OR...?

    Sam J. replied to Nimua's topic in Nursing Career

    If you can get a teaching certificate I'd say go for teaching. To start a nursing education sounds like it would be quite a challenge to accomplish- unless you ARE a nurse, but your post is vague. And...

  23. Immobile med carts

    Sam J. replied to horrorxgirl's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Methinks the carts will suddenly become mobile once the survey date of arrival is made known. Isn't that when so many 'miracles'

  24. minor felony

    Sam J. replied to meanttobe's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    There is no such thing as a minor felony. And in nursing, anymore- there is not even such a thing as a minor

  25. LTC Charting: A Beginner's Guide

    Sam J. replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sadly, many places require it as back-up information because the MAR is so often left blank. As in: "OK- if we can't get the nurses to fill in a few simple boxes on the MAR or TAR- we'll keep thinking...