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Start up of a new facility - Did I get myself into a hot mess?

Nascar nurse replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

Thanks you guys. I was an MDS coordinator for 10 years & it might be time to brush up on those 3.0 rules that I'm not as familiar
Why can't I get a LTC job??

Nascar nurse replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in Geriatric, LTC

Have you thought of volunteering at this facility doing non-nursing things. This might give you an opportunity to rub elbows with the DON and others - when a position does open they will already know...
Start up of a new facility - Did I get myself into a hot mess?

Nascar nurse replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

Just thought I would go back and update on this thread now that I'm about 5 months in. I'm not sure that I've ever had a job that I disliked so much. I'm so frustrated by the whole thing that I've...
Oldest patient

Nascar nurse replied to MessyMomma's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

Oldest was 106. She has been gone well over 10 years and I still consider her to be one of my all time favorites. Most recent was 102 year old that easily kept pace with me when we strolled down the...
High Cost Medications

Nascar nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

I've been given a rough estimate of about $50/day for med costs. Like a previous poster said, we do weigh out expected RUG score - estimated length of stay, etc when trying to make a determination....
Going alarm-free

Nascar nurse replied to LittleMamaRomeoRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

I'm trying so hard just to get some of ours reduced & meeting horrible resistance at every turn. I can't seem to convince anyone that alarms do not stop falls AND tends to create behaviors...
Time for a vacation!! Where do you want to go?

Nascar nurse replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

Just this Thursday I got my birth certificate, a passport picture and a passport application. Was standing in the post office awaiting my appointment to finish the process when worked called with an...
Career opportunity teaching electronic medical records

Nascar nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

I have a phone interview this week with a popular electronic medical record company as an instructor. Anyone with any experience with this type of position? Any pointers? Any pros/cons? At this...
I was told "If they won't get out of bed don't hesitate to call rescue."

Nascar nurse replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

dumb - dumb - dumb. Just because someone doesn't want to get up for breakfast does not mean they need to be hospitalized. Just
Make sure the reference you provide is expecting a call.

Nascar nurse replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

Even more important....make sure they will say good things about you! It's unbelievable the number of references that tell me NOT to hire the
Rehab needs to get a clue

Nascar nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

Had a speech therapist, that I know has been in the business at least 20 years, working on a G-tube resident transitioning to oral feedings. She was discussing her plan with me that stated that only...
LTC Nurse: Patient Ratios

Nascar nurse replied to ringaring's topic in Activism, Healthcare

Exactly. I've always heard it rumored that often times a state medicaid system will pay more for a convicted criminal care in jail on a daily basis than it does for a LTC resident on a daily basis....
Scrubs!!

Nascar nurse replied to BBB<3's topic in General Students

Just happened to stumble across this (clicked the link on the right side of the page). Word of caution - you now have your picture posted for the world to see which will always make you very easy to...
Can a physician deny an order to transport from LTC?

Nascar nurse replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

As a long time LTC nurse and a DON - I would always transport a resident to the ER if they appear acutely ill and are requesting to go whether or not I had an order from the Dr. As I've aged &...
Travel/Interim DNS

Nascar nurse replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

Leaving a comment mostly so I can follow the thread. My kids are getting very close to leaving the nest & I have a husband that I don't really like so I've also considered this as an option in a...
DON: Do you hire nurses with misdemeanors?

Nascar nurse replied to SuzieVN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

I would probably want to know when this occurred...ie: if it occurred last month I might have a few more questions. If it occurred 5+ years ago and nothing since I wouldn't think anything about
Regarding Mother's Day...

Nascar nurse replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

28 years in LTC. Hands down, Mother's Day has always been THE WORST holiday to get stuck working. Seems as those that just don't want to deal with Mom always find somewhere/someone else to be with...
Invisible illnesses...

Nascar nurse replied to silverbat's topic in Nurse Disabilities

I remember the day I left a shopping cart right next to my car rather than going taking it to the cart corral just 4 parking spots over. Some middle age man chewed me out royally about my laziness....
I Ask For "Nothing".

Nascar nurse replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

Dang...where did those heart icons go? Thanks
I Ask For "Nothing".

Nascar nurse replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

Just mean and uncalled
Raises/ending pay

Nascar nurse replied to annajanern's topic in Geriatric, LTC

Here's a chuckle for you.... I started in a nursing facility as a LPN in 1987 at $6.75/hr (nope, that is NOT a typo). I quit there about 4 years ago at $29/hr (as the ADON & now an RN). Now...
New to facility...how do you deal with troublemakers?

Nascar nurse replied to dreamer2011's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

Do not ignore!!!! You are right, it is a poison and it will be contagious. I learned long ago that letting this go unchecked ends up running off the "good staff" who getting tired of putting up with...
I Ask For "Nothing".

Nascar nurse replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

CP - Hands down, you have to be the best author on the board (and we are fortunate to have some really great authors!). I'm a DON in LTC and admittedly I struggle with your article and the own self...
Problems at the SNF

Nascar nurse replied to richnurse828's topic in Geriatric, LTC

1. It does not matter one little bit what the guy's history is - you are the professional and you are wrong. Good for you for at least owning this one. 2. I've worked in LTC a lot of years. I am...
Praying in the work place

Nascar nurse replied to RipeTomato's topic in Spirituality, Religion

And that would be way out of line and really none of your business unless THEY bring it up to YOU. I'd be curious to know how you respond when they tell you they haven't? I'd be curious to know...

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