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    Low Census

    mc3 replied to saribeth's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Does anybody have any idea why???
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    Low Census

    mc3 replied to saribeth's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My team has been on the slow side for the last 4-5 months or sobut the overall growth is meeting budget. Our hospice seems to be pretty good about "waiting it out" for us.
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    I made med error, what now?

    mc3 replied to thomask's topic in General Nursing

    That's what was I was questioning, as well....
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    I hate it!!!

    mc3 replied to luckylucyrn's topic in Emergency

    When they have to pay for it out of their own pockets.....
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    I made med error, what now?

    mc3 replied to thomask's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so nobody yell at me,but, are you supposed to check each med against it's original order each time OR what's listed on the MAR?
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    I was slapped by a doctor!

    mc3 replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    I just can't believe this......:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire
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    Pet Peeve

    mc3 replied to BookwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Me too!!!!!
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    Cannot stand this MD

    mc3 replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Good one!!!:yeah:
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    Highest paying LVN job??

    mc3 replied to nursecrickett's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Same with Orlando, and we're planning to move, too (whenever we can sell our house, that
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    Tips for passing nursing school

    mc3 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I studied for about 5 hrs everynight, plus most of Saturday. Sunday was going to the hospital in prep for clinicals, so I did some studying before and after preparing for them. I have to say, though,...
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    drug diversion

    mc3 replied to onangelswings's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I did have one situation where the patient's comfort kit didn't have any Roxanol. When I asked where it went, I was told "I don't know":banghead: by both patient and family. My supervisor said this...
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    A big, fat CPNE failure here

    mc3 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sue, I have watched your postings here for a while now. Like someone else said, I look up to you for what you've accomplished thus far. I'm petrified of going all the way through Excelsior, then...
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    Should I transfer to other LVN school? Is this school normal?

    mc3 replied to makidesuu's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree with the other posters - sounds pretty normal (but scary!). In my class, of the group that dropped out, about 1/3 were dropped after 3 months. I don't think they really should have been...
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    Tips for passing nursing school

    mc3 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    1. Do not get caught up in gossip and cliques!!! Focus on your goals. 2. Study with 1 or 2 other people who are at the same "level" you are. More than that and you end up wasting time. 3. find a...
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    Career ending mistakes?

    mc3 replied to emsillystudent's topic in General Nursing

    Get the insurance!!!!!! Do not rely on any else - you need to protect yourself.
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    performance eval not fair-- !

    mc3 replied to robonurse1's topic in General Nursing

    I hate performance evals too...waste of time! If I'm doing something wrong, let me know then. If I'm doing something right, let me know then. Don't wait until the end of the year - it's...
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    i got a needle stick today need prayer

    mc3 replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear, I am sending positive thoughts and prayers your way! ((()))))
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    A day in the life of this nurse...LONG

    mc3 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, you poor things!!!!! :lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:
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    Hanging up on me!

    mc3 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    mc3:nurse:
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    Reprimanded for NOT giving IV Push Medicine

    mc3 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    mc3:nurse:
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    It is me or them!!! I can't stand it anymore!

    mc3 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    What is it that is not their job? Giving baths? Taking vital signs and reporting them promptly? Is is their job to sit in the corner and talk on their cell phone, or "disappear"? If they are there...
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    "pre-active" vs. "active"

    mc3 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I obviously know what active dying is...however, different nurses I've come across use the term "pre-active" and I'm confused as to what they mean. Can someone pls enlighten me? For example, if...
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    Burned Out !!!

    mc3 replied to farmgirl08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's why we use universal precautions for everyone.....
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    low medium and high performers

    mc3 replied to litbitblack's topic in General Nursing

    Oh great.....our organization is pushing this Studer Group stuff Having worked in the manufacturing field prior to this career, I've seen quality theories come and go...usually costs the company big...
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    Wound Care--"It itches!" Patient scratches around wound

    mc3 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have used Calmoseptine ointment for itchy:nurse: areas - has calomine, zinc and a cooling agent in it. I recommend it highly!!!