Nascar nurse ASN, RN

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    Admissions...who decides?

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

    Indiana has the same language. Here the process is initiated in the hospital by one of their licensed
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    Admissions...who decides?

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

    (Hey where have you been? Not seeing you around much) I am very lucky. I have an external person that makes rounds at the local hospitals. She is an RN that has been in the business a long time and...
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    CNAs deserve more appreciation in nursing!

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

    Oh...potato - potatoe. If this is your biggest concern you are living a fine life! Heck, I'm a Director of Nursing - I'll answer to nurse, RN, boss and even "Hey you". Trust me, after nearly 30...
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    Nursing licensure in North Carolina

    Nascar nurse replied to Weber's topic in General Nursing

    See your other identical thread.
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    Vent about healthcare

    Nascar nurse replied to MomRN0913's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yep - this one just burns me
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    Failing NCLEX

    Nascar nurse replied to Tiffers88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry to hear that. Now you need to take a deep breath and pull your self up by your boot straps. Hit those books or find a study group of some kind and try it again. It amazes me that anyone could...
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    Question about renewing license

    Nascar nurse replied to Slylyfeignedchagrin's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say...this seems like such an odd question. You're a new grad (how new?) and you haven't got a job so there is some doubt in your mind if you should renew your license??? - well if you...
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    Reporting Abuse

    Nascar nurse replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, in LTC (federal requirement), you have an immediate responsibility to stop resident abuse. This means that the aide is immediately suspended pending investigation. It is also a federal...
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    What you love/hate about your assistants

    Nascar nurse replied to jwkwildland's topic in General Nursing

    I'll start Love the aide that just seems to anticipate needs - both mine and the patients. I'm looking wiped out and suddenly ice water appears in front of me. A resident (I'm in LTC) keeps trying...
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    Lost It At Work: Sent Home for a Four Day Weekend to Gather My Thoughts (rant, vent)

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

    Good luck and let us know how it goes. Remember, you need to expect it to be rough at first but when it does finally come together it will have been so worth it. Make sure you let the boss know...
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    Phasing out alarms?!?

    Nascar nurse replied to al586's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can't really tell how long you have been in LTC. I have been around...well that doesn't matter :) I was around when the big thing was restraint reduction. We all knew they would just kill...
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    Lost It At Work: Sent Home for a Four Day Weekend to Gather My Thoughts (rant, vent)

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

    You need to start off with a big deep breath. Slow and easy....in and out. Better? Now listen up. You must hold people accountable beginning immediately. I would begin with a mandatory meeting for...
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    can my DON force me to work the floor?

    Nascar nurse replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I would expect the surgeon, who is being paid by the surgery department, to keep his/her skills up to date as a condition of employment. As new procedures or equipment becomes available I am sure...
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    can my DON force me to work the floor?

    Nascar nurse replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I was an MDS coordinator for over 10 years and always had to be part of the on-call schedule. It really isn't fair that any one nurse in the building should get exempt from anything but their own...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    Nascar nurse replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do I have to go to work in the snow? I've been meaning to ask that. I know I took a job miles and miles and miles away from home and i know it snows feet upon feet of snow here every year - but,...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    Nascar nurse replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Answer = it all depends on just how big the nurse's backside is to determine if this is actually a HIPPO violation. HIPPO - funny
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    Nascar nurse replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't "like" this one enough! Too
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    Nascar nurse replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the "I flunked NCLEX 5times" may just be the next marathon thread. Bet that comes back to the surface for
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    Nascar nurse replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some days it makes me chuckle. Some days it makes me disgusted. Some days I think I just need to step away from
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    Who is going to wait on me????

    Nascar nurse replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in LTC. Years ago we had a family member (yes I said family member - as in a visitor) come in daily, use the public restroom and hit the call light in there for a staff member to come in and wipe...
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    long....looking for aaa information...substantiated neglect

    Nascar nurse replied to pnurse68's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Sorry you are still fighting this but I am happy to hear that your company's legal team is behind you. At least you are getting support from your company and sometimes that is sadly
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    Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

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

    Well I stepped right into that one didn't I. Love
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    Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

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

    i bet it is the next to close. what is with so many lately. going to get my fan - it is hot in
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    Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

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

    You may wanna check ur spelling b4 calling another out on grammAr (txt speak on purpose to add to my
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    patient death from PE

    Nascar nurse replied to RockingItInTheER's topic in General Nursing

    First time it was assumed to be birth control related. During that 13 year span, my father and my aunt (his sister) also had clots. Dr. tested them and showed positive for Factor V for both of them....