nursel56

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    My poor coworker:(

    nursel56 replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

    We have a legal obligation to report bites to the Health Dept. It's a public health issue, not an "I'm telling on your dog and he is in big trouble" thing. Here's an overview of the law in my...
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    Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

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

    This is so true. The thing is, it's a conundrum sort of like needing a year of experience to get a job when nobody will hire you without experience. Accepting the value of experience when you have...
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    Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

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

    This attitude will only cause friction and the development of factions in the workplace because it's full of generalizations and sets up an adversarial relationship right out of the gate. It is...
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    Safe patient handling/transfers in homecare

    nursel56 replied to Iphonenurse13's topic in Home Health

    Every agency I worked for gives us OSHA handouts regarding what type of physical activity will be expected on the job, and details what basic safety measures we have a right to expect even though we...
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    Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

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

    At least nobody has said "you're just jealous of us"* yet, have they? (kidding!) I really admire the way you take on controversial subjects Commuter, I thought it was fair. Just want to throw in a...
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    Anti-intellectual & hyper-sensitive. WHY?

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

    Right. Regardless of whether some perceive not buying into the nursing education discussion as framed by one side (as "either/or") for 47 years as equivalent to being "anti-intellectual" the fact...
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    Interview/ Nurses Eat their young?

    nursel56 replied to serenitylove14's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You haven't told us anything specific about what happened during your panel interviews that leads you to ask the question. I've read hundreds of nurses-eat-their-young posts, but this is the first...
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    Appropriate way to Check off Bed Baths (Fundamentals)

    nursel56 replied to AmesRT6510's topic in General Students

    I respect what Grn Tea is saying, too. I haven't really noticed recent crops of students having a higher percentage of special snowflakes or that they view patients as a workload or burden before...
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    what did I do wrong?

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

    I would say to call because you don't have anything to lose by trying. I'll just say that if the job situation where you are is anything like mine, there will be a large number of people also seeking...
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    What color scrubs would you wear for an interview

    nursel56 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It is unusual to be requested to dress in scrubs for an interview. I'd also go with a solid color, leaning toward the teal or purple and unless you look great in lighter colors or pastels I'd favor a...
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    Appropriate way to Check off Bed Baths (Fundamentals)

    nursel56 replied to AmesRT6510's topic in General Students

    I know we had the bed bath exercise, but the only thing I remember about it was the bright red face of one of my fair-haired classmates, K. K was the sweetest person in our group of about 15 people....
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    Anti-intellectual & hyper-sensitive. WHY?

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

    I think being defensive about one's choices being attacked (or perceived to be attacked) is a human trait that spans all ranges of intellect and achievements in formal education and tiers of the job...
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    Please advise how to resign in this situation.

    nursel56 replied to ozonezgrl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Don't worry about Maxim. The recruiter usually casts a wide net when looking to match people to cases. Unless their policy has changed recently, you don't need to formally resign. You can be on...
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    Bossy Patient

    nursel56 replied to KittyLovinRN's topic in Home Health

    I'm a bit surprised to hear that Medicare is providing supplies with an open-ended time frame. In my prior agencies supplies came from an independent company with strict monthly limits so as not to...
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    LPN phase out d/t Medicare regulations???

    nursel56 replied to Salesman217's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    They may be phased out but it isn't because of any new Medicare regulation. The job market varies so the best thing to do is do your research on the area you plan to work in after
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    Appropriate way to Check off Bed Baths (Fundamentals)

    nursel56 replied to AmesRT6510's topic in General Students

    Some people aren't bothered by it, but if it's presented as a requirement affecting your grade it becomes coercive. There are a few comments from students joking about bathing the "hot" classmates in...
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    ADN's being pushed out

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

    Thanks, avengingspirit1. I do hope the economy improves and job opportunities improve for all nurses. It's harder for experienced nurses to find jobs as well. Those who do best are experienced in...
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    Appropriate way to Check off Bed Baths (Fundamentals)

    nursel56 replied to AmesRT6510's topic in General Students

    This is an issue I feel very strongly about, and I'm from an epoch when this was very common. You'll hear a variety of reasons why this is a good thing. The good things have little to do with the...
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    LPN phase out d/t Medicare regulations???

    nursel56 replied to Salesman217's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Since Medicare is a federal program it seems unlikely that one state would have a regulation like that and another not, so it probably isn't true and there may be another reason behind your nurse...
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    I am a new LVN. I have a question about a word

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

    Nsg is probably "nursing" as opposed to HR but you've got me stumped on "diaphrensic". If that schedule is literally the way it reads it's really poorly done and confusing, I
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    ADN's being pushed out

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

    I've found the same things in my delving deeply into this issue as you have, avengingspirit1. I hope people realize we are not bashing education. We had to educate ourselves to find these things in...
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    New nurses wanted.

    nursel56 replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Based on the context, it appears you intended that as an insult. It isn't. The phrase was coined by someone who was thanking and grateful for the "crusty old bats" she worked with. You've inspired...
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    Clinical Nursing Student Needs Advice 5 patients

    nursel56 replied to Lynn52's topic in General Students

    Thanks, Esme. To the OP - hopefully having to wait for your instructor to arrive before you can do some skills and the IV push meds won't throw too much of a wrench in your time management. On the...
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    New Grad Traumatized After First Interview

    nursel56 replied to rollieem's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with those who are saying she probably wanted you to convince her of your commitment and desire to work at their facility but don't beat yourself up. Every interview, no matter what the...
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    Too many calls at home from boss

    nursel56 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    I'm sorry she is putting you through that. It's not the norm at all! Our time off is our time off, and if you can't recharge your batteries due to the anxiety of worrying if it will be "her" again...