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    Funniest Things Doctors say!

    Nascar nurse replied to RNdiva505's topic in Nursing Humor

    We have a good natured but smart a$$'ed Dr at my LTC. One of the nurses faxed him because a patient had a sinus infection and wanted something to relieve symptoms. Dr faxed back "Tissues to nares...
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    Asking family not to visit for a week or two to help a dementia resident adjust?

    Nascar nurse posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    OK all my LTC experts and coworkers - I'm looking for your expert opinions again. I have a very sweet little lady who is over 100 years old and spry as can be. She easily keeps pace with me walking...
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    Stopping patient care for another patient

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

    i would suggest adding in your own time frame at the onset of this - it makes it harder for the family to go back later and claim a 45 minute (bogus)
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    Forced to stay and work under mandatory evacuation?

    Nascar nurse replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, but we have snowstorms, tornadoes and such. There will always be
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    Would you have told on this nurse?

    Nascar nurse replied to beachmom's topic in General Nursing

    You are right. With all you knew initially it could have easily been an honest oversight - such as planning to give the patient 2 but then patient only wanting one. At that point I may have pointed...
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    Not even a word of English

    Nascar nurse replied to MomRN0913's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    100x
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    Reportable?

    Nascar nurse replied to GonnaBSN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    If you are staging it as a "stage III" that would indicate a pressure ulcer. A pressure ulcer does not start out as something that can be "popped". So my gut instinct is is that this guy has his...
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    Passed CPNE today at Northside!!!!

    Nascar nurse replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    It's been over 7 years since I passed that test. Will NEVER forget how good it felt. Congrats - go find a way to
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    Not even a word of English

    Nascar nurse replied to MomRN0913's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't help but think of September 12 2001 when my coworker, originally from India, came to work in a T-shirt that had big bold letters on the front "USA". When I commented on the shirt, she replied...
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    My friends have medical questions at all hours of the day...

    Nascar nurse replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    My 43 year old brother-in-law is a pain in my a$$. This guy was a major alcoholic/drug user in his 20's and early 30's. Well surprise, surprise..he ruined his heart and is now on disability....
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    Managing Fungating (Malignant) Wounds

    Nascar nurse replied to VickyRN's topic in Oncology

    I have a LTC resident with a wound such as you describe to her thigh (thought to be a liposarcoma). 5x6x3. We have had great success with gold dust powder. Gold Dust. The hospice provider came up...
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    SNF

    Nascar nurse replied to RN-20ten's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Read thru the geriatric forums. It's a good place to start getting a grasp of what's it
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    Not even a word of English

    Nascar nurse replied to MomRN0913's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Political correctness will be the undoing of this nation. As an American Citizen I have a right to voice that
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    What's All the Fuss

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

    Wonder what's in their nares? Now that might really freak them
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    What should I bring with me on my first day in LTC?

    Nascar nurse replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As soon as you reasonably can (without looking like an idiot - ie: don't make this the very first thing you say. LOL :)), ask for some type of census sheet or report sheet. Something with every...
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    Not even a word of English

    Nascar nurse replied to MomRN0913's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    major difference in "on vacation" and staying here for a lifetime and making no
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    Mom Needs a Pain Pill

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

    Just today the group of nurses decided we should talk the Dr into a routine order for resident "Sally" to get a pain medication every Thursday at 1pm (knowing her daughter comes Thursdays by 2 pm and...
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    Transactional Leadership Versus Transformational Leadership

    Nascar nurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurse Management

    Please note, my intent here is to discuss the issue not be disagreeable. "It is imperative that anyone who wishes to become a nurse manager or leader know the differences between the transactional...
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    Funny things our patients say

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

    I have the cutest little guy that is mostly confused but for some reason always remembers I'm the boss. Everytime I pass him he will yell out "Boss lady. Gotta tell you something"..he then proceeds...
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    Not so nice registered nurses

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

    You only have control over your own attitude. Seriously and with all due respect - keep yours in check and it may
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    Should I have left pt's restraints on?

    Nascar nurse replied to kentke's topic in Rehabilitation

    I'm in LTC and have very different regs than you so I can't offer much advice but NO, you don't "self report to the BON". You are obligated to follow physician orders, so in that respect you made an...
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    "Loosing" my license

    Nascar nurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Read today on some thread here about a newer grad asking if write ups got submitted to the BON. Now if we all were in danger of "loosing" our license (I get that you mean lose, not loose) because of...
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    Fifty-four and I start school on Monday

    Nascar nurse replied to cindyjo's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When I went to LPN school many moons ago I was the youngest in the class at 18. The oldest was mid 60's. She was the rock of our class. She kept the drama in check, told me more than once to get...
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    QMA Scary Practice

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

    Every job looks easier than the one you actually do everyday. There is no way that you know for a FACT that their job is harder or easier unless you have actually done both jobs. Every team member...
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    Impostor Syndrome: A Source Of Stress

    Nascar nurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks Commuter for another great article. What I find most interesting is the wide range of experiences in the responses received. Several new (or soon to be) nurses feeling this way but my initial...