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    Should i go over my manager's head

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

    I agree. This is the professional manner to handle a concern of this nature. Go sit down with the boss and try to work it out, try to figure out what the expectations are, and try to determine if...
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    My girlfriend is afraid that I might meet another girl in the nursing program...

    Nascar nurse replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    Sadly enough...what is she going to think when you start working day in and day out. In nearly any industry there are at least some beautiful women. Trust has to be the
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    need an honest answer from DON

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

    At a minimum it would be a suspension until the matter is resolved. I can not allow someone who is accused of resident abuse (at my facility or any other facility) to continue to care for residents....
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    Need some advice, please

    Nascar nurse replied to Salisburysteak's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure I understand exactly why you were terminated from the last job. If you knew that the geri chair caused pressure and you documented that - what did you do to resolve it? I'm also...
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    Any RN's willing to help out??

    Nascar nurse replied to dbonilla1170's topic in General Nursing

    ummmm.....uh oh!
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    my dillema

    Nascar nurse replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    Oh,, but I wouldn't necessarily expect 2-3 years from you if you took the job. One good year would be
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    my dillema

    Nascar nurse replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    I am a DON in a nsg home. My personal opinion is I would much rather you come in and be honest with us. I get it, I really do - I understand you will take that hospital job if offered and I'd just...
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    How to Ensure I am never in ER Naked

    Nascar nurse replied to Melissa1971's topic in General Nursing

    Again - as modest as I am and as much as I hate someone laughing at my expense....just save my a$$ first. This can easily become a life or death manner and I'm not willing to die because of a fear of...
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    How to Ensure I am never in ER Naked

    Nascar nurse replied to Melissa1971's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I admit...I am a prude. But, with that said, this seems a bit extreme and I am trying to understand where this is coming from. As much as I would be very uncomfortable if exposed I certainly...
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    Thank you to the best staff ever!

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

    Congrats to your whole team and a giant pat on the back for you too. Great job!!!!!! :cheers:
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    Asking family not to visit for a week or two to help a dementia resident adjust?

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

    Thanks everyone. Petstopeople - Just an FYI - I was very politically correct about disagreeing with the careplan team in front of the family and just more or less said "if it's not working for you...
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    Some days I just wanna bang my head against a wall

    Nascar nurse posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Just venting... Resident with metastatic cancer. Husband decided (or Dr. told him?) 6 months ago that there would be no further treatment. Resident has done remarkably well and remained fairly...
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    Interview for MDS position as a new grad...

    Nascar nurse replied to Despareux's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just my personal opinion but very big mistake if they hire you for an MDS position - THAT should be the red flag. You need to have experience on the floor and you need to have an idea of the long...
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    Some days I just wanna bang my head against a wall

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

    Husband was in today (really nice guy. The kind you wish all family members could be like). I chatted with him a bit about his concerns, tried to ignore the tears he was trying to hide from me....
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    When Do I Tell My Boss . . . . ?

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

    Same here. I don't always comment. I don't always agree. I ALWAYS read whatever post I see you connected with because you have my utmost respect. Hugs and prayers to you. I agree with the others...
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    Standing PRN orders and Ranged dosing at Facilities

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

    My state has never allowed standing orders of any kind since I have been a nurse
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    Ever called DPH on your facility?

    Nascar nurse replied to RxOnly's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really have much to add without the details. Feel free to PM if you'd like. (I will be glad to tell you in a PM where I work/city/state so you won't worry that I am your
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    policy regarding reporting abuse

    Nascar nurse replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    someone shouldn't be fired for suspected abuse. we suspend an employee pending investigation. if they are determined to be innocent they are returned to work and paid for their time of suspension....
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    I was fired from previous job

    Nascar nurse replied to nursepenelope's topic in General Nursing

    The correct answer is that HR will only tell dates of employment and sometimes if you are eligible for re-hire. They should not say anything subjective about the type of employee you were or why you...
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    "I would help you out with a job if I could.."

    Nascar nurse replied to littlekaneRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. Thanks for the kind words. :) 2. Love, love, love the squeezing of the boils and pus!!! Those big ones that have 3, 4 or even 5 heads in them ....the ones that you'd better stand to the side and...
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    Dealing with "Web-Trained" Patient/Family Members.

    Nascar nurse replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    And in my world you could add - they are 99 years old too. Recent conversation with a family of a 94 year old regarding full code status when resident should actually be on hospice care. Family...
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    "I would help you out with a job if I could.."

    Nascar nurse replied to littlekaneRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in Long term care and have for 25+ years. Many would consider me at the bottom of the pecking order and of no real value as a nurse. (Heck I even had a hospital recruiter out right say this...
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    Short staffing/call ins

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

    My biggest rule for myself as a manager is always praise in public and give constructive criticism in private. I make it a frequent point to give a shout out to someone who did a great job. With new...
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    CNAs that take extended breaks

    Nascar nurse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    528 bed wow - can't imagine anything that big. You do have valid points if you always have an RN supervisor in place - this is just different then what I am used to.
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    CNAs that take extended breaks

    Nascar nurse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Neglect is abuse and if your aide is not "available" to provide clinical care as needed that ultimately falls back on the nurse. I am the DON - I'm not there 24/7. The nurses are accountable for...