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NOADLS

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  1. Why don't they call back?

    NOADLS replied to Raechel Frant's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP: Why do you think you're entitled to a call back? What sets you apart from other

  2. Current CNA Considering LPN School

    NOADLS replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Our facility is in the process of converting two RN positions to LPN positions. No need for the RN designation for a floor nurse who works under the supervision of the charge nurse (RN), so why pay...

  3. Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    NOADLS replied to P-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Indeed. There's always the odd news story that comes up about a kid being hailed for heroics by shooting an intruder. That's the benefit of teaching children about firearms at a young age. Much...

  4. Don't be an idiot.....

    NOADLS replied to anh06005's topic in General Nursing

    It's only cool if you're photogenic. And even then, your professional body or employer is still going to **** all over you for taking a selfie that you shouldn't have taken. I won't lie though, some...

  5. how to get a new job after being fired?

    NOADLS replied to RobotNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hint: don't let your next potential employer know that this is why you were fired. Even if you are the most qualified person out there, they aren't even going to look at

  6. Disrespectful ad against nurses on Craigslist

    NOADLS replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Ovary action. Nursing students make great bussers. There are countless peer reviewed articles supporting this

  7. Staying Positive in Nursing

    NOADLS replied to SarahEAW's topic in General Nursing

    In times of difficulty, I stay positive by: 1) Acknowledging I'll still be receiving a nice sum of money for the job 2) Knowing I'll be a NP in less than 2 years

  8. Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    NOADLS replied to P-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't know we had this. More states should have this. I am surprised that Texas lacks

  9. Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    NOADLS replied to P-RN's topic in General Nursing

    If your gun is locked up to the point where you can't easily have it ready for unexpected burglaries or zombies, then what is the

  10. Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    NOADLS replied to P-RN's topic in General Nursing

    It is only appropriate to ask if it is pertinent to the patient's health (ie. if they are suicidal). If you have strong feelings against the right for us to bear arms, you are free to move to a...

  11. Sick calls

    NOADLS replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have any specific parameters. However, there aren't many issues with people calling in sick. The ones that management goes after are the ones that call in sick on a pay-day weekend. Someone...

  12. Can I be rehired?

    NOADLS replied to aeminer's topic in General Nursing

    Possibly. But taking out a gun and shooting yourself in the foot isn't the course of action a reasonable person would

  13. Call bell dilemma

    NOADLS replied to Dbarnhart's topic in General Nursing

    Give the patients a quota of "hospitality" related calls and unlimited "nursing" related calls. Liability problem solved. Either way, answering the call bells is the CNA's job, so this wouldn't impact...

  14. MDS Coordinator

    NOADLS replied to MrsHollsRN's topic in General Nursing

    From the perspective of the facility you work at, your job as the MDS Coordinator will be to ensure that all assessments are done on time and that coding is at a minimum (to dumb it down: there is no...

  15. help/advice new rn recently fired for dumb mistake

    NOADLS replied to jkdrn's topic in General Nursing

    On drug forums they use "SWIM." Someone who isn't me. Example: SWIM hired an escort last night and both SWIM and the escort got high on pepsi. SWIM woke up and has apparently been robbed by the...

  16. charting

    NOADLS replied to nikita12's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When charting for a fall, look at an experienced nurse's charting at the facility you are working at. Look for any holes and use that as a

  17. Max dose for humalog?

    NOADLS replied to Michelle King's topic in Patient Medications

    You could ask the patient how long they've been on insulin. You could test their blood sugar at humalog's peak. 24 units of humalog will do different things to different people, even if they are...

  18. Should I ask for more money?

    NOADLS replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    1) Having a newly acquired BSN is a valid reason to request a raise. 2) Becoming a part time employee from a per diem employee would actually result in you losing pay in exchange for

  19. help/advice new rn recently fired for dumb mistake

    NOADLS replied to jkdrn's topic in General Nursing

    Don't include it. Don't disclose termination. I thought this would have been common

  20. Finding A&P classes relatively easy?

    NOADLS replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    You have a good prof if this is the case. Most of us found A&P to be deathly boring. Easy, but

  21. New grad nurse starting at an office - bad idea?

    NOADLS replied to Georgiapeach210's topic in General Nursing

    If (I doubt this) the office job paid well enough and the working conditions were good, why would you want to work at a hospital? Same could be said for LTC or rehab. The fact that you are unwilling...

  22. Burnt out

    NOADLS replied to Hippy chick's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing -> high pay, high hours of work [requires 2-4 years of education] Starbucks -> low pay, high hours of work [requires no education] Camming -> high pay, low hours of work [requires you...

  23. Patient Bathing...or Not.

    NOADLS replied to LobotRN's topic in General Nursing

    The "or not" option seems to be the answer. It requires you to do less work. And... you get paid exactly the same

  24. Choosing a Specialty

    NOADLS replied to Karamia0x's topic in General Nursing

    Least amount of work for the most

  25. Mental health nursing

    NOADLS replied to True Self's topic in General Nursing

    As vague as your post is, I can tell you that I would never work in mental health. I do not need any added occupational health and safety risks ie. getting blindsided by a