Nascar nurse ASN, RN

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    Why are some aides so disrespectful?

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

    Also, what have you done about it so far? My nurses are allowed to write up an aide. It's not unusual I ask the nurse to come to the office to discuss the situation with me (often times they need...
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    Question!

    Nascar nurse replied to TigerxLiLy's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    If she/he has had a 60 day break in the spell of illness...when they have another 3 day qualifying stay, they come back with another full 100 days. If they came off m/c at day 39 and then got sick...
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    "Organ donor" on driver's license

    Nascar nurse replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    I find this to also be true with any advance directive that may be in place, ie: DNR, end of life care,
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    Personal opinions Lpn vs Rn Roles!!!

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

    This is the perfect topic to use the search button for. The topic has been run into the ground it has been discussed so much. There is a wealth of info and fights you will enjoy reading on old...
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    Nurses Calling Patients "Jerks"

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

    Some patients really are jerks....some nurses are jerks too. You are correct that it is not professional to be bashing/name calling at the nurses station. My best advice is to just stay out of the...
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    just disgusted with news story.

    Nascar nurse replied to GeauxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    It is horribly sad and this person deserves the maximum punishment allowed by law. It is absolutely inexcusable. On the other hand this is the very message that gives nursing homes such a bad name....
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    Does this nurse totally not like me??

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

    Yes, you are over reacting. Just do your work and remain professional. You are going to run across way more crabbier people than this. Sometimes it may have something to do with you but most times...
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    Who's ready for a hospital hurricane party!?!

    Nascar nurse replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    Be safe all of
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    LTC Nurse & How to get along w/ Managemnt!

    Nascar nurse replied to dass4's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I don't even know where to start... 1. You are a brand new nurse in LTC. In every type of employment setting there will always be a set of employees that would complain if the world was full of...
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    How many days of orientation?

    Nascar nurse replied to NewLPN11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My facility gives every nurse 10
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    MDS Coordinator sub-forum

    Nascar nurse posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hey Mods... just wanted to say thanks for the new sub-forum. Nice to be recognized as a speciality of our own. Thanks
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    Funny & Cute Things Our Demented Patients Say

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

    Working in LTC I kept hearing the newly admitted demented lady screaming down the hall "NURSE". I went down to see why the nurses or aides assigned to the unit weren't taking care of her and found...
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    Suggestions for dealing with pt's with disruptive behavioral problems

    Nascar nurse replied to Pat2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, I tend to agree with you. She needs to control something and she will make life miserable until she gets that control. If I were doing the med pass I would just start with her. Run down the...
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    Do all nurses want to work in a hospital?

    Nascar nurse replied to luvmykids0810's topic in General Nursing

    Oops, my bad. Looking at your history I see that you are in Australia. Maybe they do refer to it as aged care and maybe it really is easier over there.
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    Do all nurses want to work in a hospital?

    Nascar nurse replied to luvmykids0810's topic in General Nursing

    Honey, "aged care" is not something you do when you are "slowing down". Sorry, but this just cracked me up. Who refers to LTC as "aged
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    How to tell the family the patient has died

    Nascar nurse replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Hint..go back to the beginning and reread the post. This nurse is currently in ER BUT is planning to work in LTC and is asking about the protocols IN THAT
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    TRAVEL MDS NURSE

    Nascar nurse replied to AlleeBooRN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    In my area there are (midwest). I did this for a local company for nearly a year and loved the job. But, as I said, I'm in the midwest and that particular winter we have several back to back...
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    CRASH cart in LTC

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

    Great question with a frustrating answer. In my experience, it all comes down to money. Fought long and hard battle at my last place to spend the $2000-$3000 for one and after a year I finally got...
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    Dangerous and Demented: What Usually Happens?

    Nascar nurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm in the midwest - geropsych units are pretty common here too. I've sent some residents out and they appear to come back no different but other residents have had great sucess that greatly improves...
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    Dangerous and Demented: What Usually Happens?

    Nascar nurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry to hear you are going thru this with your Mom. As others have said, it's most important to determine if there is a medical reason for the sudden change in behavior. Sometimes it can be a UTI,...
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    Co-worker making numerous mistakes

    Nascar nurse replied to lexibear99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well that's some pretty scary stuff. Your DON should be taking this seriously. Couple options for you.....1. Start copying your notes to the DON. Hand deliver her the copy of your concerns (she...
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    RNs who work both hospitals and LTC, is your pay the same?

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

    You're welcome. We all need that reality check (otherwise known as a swift kick in the pants according to my Mother) sometimes. Good luck with whatever decision you
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    How do I deal with inappropriate behaviour from my Manager?

    Nascar nurse replied to BNRN89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Also, keep in mind, that just because this is what the LPN said doesn't mean it is really so. Someone is not telling the truth here but you really don't know who that is. I agree with someone who...
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    RNs who work both hospitals and LTC, is your pay the same?

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

    If you are a millionaire and just work for the fulfillment of employment than you should not be crunching numbers. On the other hand, if you are an average middle class citizen than there is no shame...
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    RNs who work both hospitals and LTC, is your pay the same?

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

    All depends where you live. In my area, hospitals pay significantly more than