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    When is it ok to ask for a raise?

    nursel56 replied to sundaebest's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The wages for this type of job having been heading downward in LA County as tough economic times have hit us and the new reality that there is no nursing shortage (in fact it is just the opposite)....
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    Fraudulent visits - yes I brought it up!

    nursel56 replied to salvadordolly's topic in Home Health

    Medicaid and Medicare take fraud pretty seriously. I'd check whether you can do that anonymously. I've never heard of such an extreme case, but fudging the numbers does happen with certain people,...
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    ADN's being pushed out

    nursel56 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you for that feedback, because it doesn't come naturally. In fact I think that somehow my attempt to sound fair has led you to believe I lean toward agreement with those who put forth what I...
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    Can I get fired from signing the MARS a night before my next shift

    nursel56 replied to pinkdustmagic28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry for the snippy reply samadams! I was in the process of editing when you replied to me. I understand where you are coming from completely, and said in an earlier post this particular episode of...
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    Can I get fired from signing the MARS a night before my next shift

    nursel56 replied to pinkdustmagic28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We use those in home health/pdn too. Once had to go down to the office with several other nurses and spend hours to re-do several days worth due to a mistake - can't remember exactly what it was now....
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    ADN's being pushed out

    nursel56 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I 'm sorry if my writing wasn't clear, but I didn't say I believed that. I was replying to what I thought was dt70's question about what specifically is the benefit of being taken care of by a nurse...
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    ADN's being pushed out

    nursel56 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What I hope for is that nursing leadership ie "academic elitists":-) and large employers focus on ameliorating those things that currently make community college programs more attractive to...
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    ADN's being pushed out

    nursel56 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    No, Dr. Aiken didn't claim proof at all, she acknowledged some of the limitations of her original work, and Dr Peter Buerhaus, who is certainly like-minded agreed with that. The issue has been...
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    ADN's being pushed out

    nursel56 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In a way this entire discussion is taking place because there is no one answer to that specific question. We are talking about an aspect of one of the many "moving target" reasons given for why this...
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    ADN's being pushed out

    nursel56 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You repeatedly asked avenging spirit to cite sources for specific flaws in Linda Aiken's studies and seemed to scoff at the replies you received. That is why I posted those particular links. If one...
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    ADN's being pushed out

    nursel56 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think in today's employment market you are better off getting your BSN regardless of those issues, because we are in a seller's market and most likely will be for some time to come. I posted a...
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    ADN's being pushed out

    nursel56 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Nobody, not even Linda Aiken herself has said that the results of her study offer proof of a cause and effect relationship between the percentage of BSN nurses employed in direct care roles and...
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    Can I get fired from signing the MARS a night before my next shift

    nursel56 replied to pinkdustmagic28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, you can get fired for that, but I doubt your DON would schedule a meeting for April 4 if she planned to fire you. I know you took responsibility for what happened, but I do think this is a...
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    The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    nursel56 replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

    Who are you addressing this post to? I was responding to lmccrn62 who stated "I lost my job and went to a hospital that is in a very urban area, unionized and run by the state." Expressing sympathy...
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    Workplace kudos mean so much

    nursel56 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sometimes I wonder how it is that so many managers can't understand what engenders staff loyalty and boosts morale (leaving aside the pay question for the moment which I totally agree with). Thank you...
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    The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    nursel56 replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

    That's because one must assume managers use the tools at their disposal to change what they don't like. Even in a union environment it's not an equal power arrangement. Horrible job culture isn't...
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    Does this sound wrong to you?

    nursel56 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    I think that is most likely a matter of your state labor laws. They probably don't have two law sets based on whether or not a babysitter is related to the children they are babysitting. The strict...
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    I dropped out. Please console me

    nursel56 replied to mclennan's topic in General Nursing

    You may be insane, but not about this decision. :-) j/k. I've never regretted making a decision that came from that gut level thing, and I've likewise put myself through the ringer of destructive...
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    Are Prescheduled 4 hour shifts Legal in California?

    nursel56 replied to Kittylin's topic in California Nursing

    That makes no sense and is most likely not true, but on the other hand I don't think they are required to permit their employees to independently take time off without notice or agreement of the...
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    nursel56 replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Right! I'm going to go way out on a limb and say that sending a message with uncorrected out-of-context wording can be humorous, like the old "Mad Libs" game we played as kids. That will kill off...
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    Patient asked me what an IV med was for..i didnt know

    nursel56 replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's a little more understandable since he was not administering the patient's meds himself, but he has a plan for corrective action he's already begun to implement and he sought out advice here....
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    Unsanitary practice?

    nursel56 replied to GraceNotes's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There are times when the kiddos spew, sneeze, send an arc of pee in the air, etc when a 5 foot dash to the sink seems too
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    Regarding nursing students- was this too much to ask?

    nursel56 replied to blondy2061h's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think she's lucky to be assigned to a nurse who is actively engaged in her learning process. If she's eager, I'm sure she is more than happy to have something concrete to do to focus the...
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    Patient asked me what an IV med was for..i didnt know

    nursel56 replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm not jumping all over you, because you care enough to come here and ask! The answer to the question depends on whether it's something you should know. I think you now realize you should know all...
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    Rule follower-how to survive

    nursel56 replied to greetings's topic in Nursing Career

    I struggle with the anxious perfectionist personality, too. It's a double-edged sword. Most people, if given a choice, would rather have a nurse who is a stickler for details than one who isn't,...