Nascar nurse ASN, RN

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    How would you feel?

    Nascar nurse replied to stashiaj's topic in General Nursing

    But if the person they actually hired for the position is scheduled for a night shift wouldn't it be safe to assume that that would be the hours they needed the help - the hours you are unavailable...
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    Compression stockings....

    Nascar nurse replied to PinkNBlue's topic in General Nursing

    Hot and itchy - no matter the brand & I've tried them all with a history of 2 different DVT's. But, I do have to say, they make my legs feel so much better. Hot/itchy legs = bad Legs without...
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    Advice please

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

    We have a lady that survived the holocaust concentrations camps. She absolutely freaks out in the shower room. I told the staff to quit trying FOREVER - she would be just fine with a good bed bath...
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    Advice please

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

    Alright - showing my age!
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    Advice please

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

    100% agreed. I've also been in LTC for more than 25 years and both of you are right on the money. Way back in the day I had a little old demented lady that had worked midnights most of her life....
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    bosses working on the floor

    Nascar nurse replied to jmznurse's topic in General Nursing

    Beautiful... The aides complain that they work harder than the nurses - only because they have never had a nurses responsibility. The nurses think they work harder than the management because they...
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    promoted to supervisor on subacute nurse with lower salary

    Nascar nurse replied to biju27's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good to hear. Before I had gotten to your post I was thinking "Gee, it's probably a simple mistake and you should certainly speak up
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    What NOT to say during an interview

    Nascar nurse replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm speechless...(she should have been speechless
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    Am I harrassed???

    Nascar nurse replied to neeke816's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Apparently with a blanket
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    Didn't Receive paycheck

    Nascar nurse replied to TheOracle's topic in General Nursing

    Deep breath buddy. They were wrong but it shouldn't be the end of a job you seem to like otherwise. Monday this needs straightened out and you need to talk with whoever is in charge of payroll to...
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    Will an arrest record affect my nursing licensure?

    Nascar nurse replied to kathy1285's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Call the Illinois board of nursing. They will be the experts (would you really want to trust a bunch of internet strangers with something that
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    I've Failed The NCLEX 8 Times & Now I'm about To Take It 1 More Time...

    Nascar nurse replied to eutawville11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yikes! i would respectively disagree with this. there is something seriously wrong with the whole thing. the op either doesn't care enough about being a "fantastic" nurse to even bother studying...
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    Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    Nascar nurse replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, you've pegged me wrong. I would not ever describe my background as dysfunctional. Although not perfect, I had nearly an ideal childhood. I had 2 parents that loved me, my brother and each other...
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    scared sick....literally....need some advice here stat!

    Nascar nurse replied to sasha2lady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you have a corporate compliance hotline? Maybe they could be of
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    Clocking out ..NO Overtime

    Nascar nurse replied to SNFLPN's topic in General Nursing

    not aimed at this particular poster - but in general, this attitude just really ticks me off. maybe because i have been lucky enough to have had good don's - maybe because i like to think i am a good...
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    scared sick....literally....need some advice here stat!

    Nascar nurse replied to sasha2lady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Go to the Director of Nursing. Be prepared with several specific examples that have caused some real concern. Have you (or someone she is close to) asked this nurse if she is feeling alright? Is...
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    Cruel and heartless medical industry

    Nascar nurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    But you didn't have a fever of 101. Just
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    wound care abbreviations

    Nascar nurse replied to lmsand's topic in General Nursing

    DTI means deep tissue injury. Maybe the P stands for potential?
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    Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    Nascar nurse replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, give me a break. As the poster who used the term "put on your big girl panties", I made it quite clear I was not talking about this kind of condition. I fully recognized that there are those...
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    Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    Nascar nurse replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Well they say opinions are like butt holes and everyone has got one...my opinion seems to be a little bit offensive right now. Please understand, I am not trying to be disrespectful and I fully...
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    Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    Nascar nurse replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    There are days I'm very irritable. There are days that I just want to cry. There are days that I have no desire to get out of bed. There are days that I love to hear the birds sing. There are days...
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    DON Interview...Advice needed!

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

    1. How much orientation can you expect and who will be training you? What ongoing support do they offer, ie: how often will the corporate nurse be in to provide assist after orientation is done? 2....
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    Is being worried about making a mistake normal?

    Nascar nurse replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a very healthy worry. This will help to keep you from killing somebody. The students - grads - experienced nurses that think they are incapable of making a mistake scare the crap out of...
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    What is your favorite nursing memory?

    Nascar nurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Ahh..the memories of my 105 year old Olga. Very large bone, strong accented, very confused German lady that I just loved. What a wicked sense of humor when least expected and her eyes just twinkled...
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    CNAs deserve more appreciation in nursing!

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

    My thoughts as I read the