Nascar nurse ASN, RN

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    Catheterization Expiriences

    Nascar nurse replied to ubsjl's topic in General Nursing

    Way way way back when...I was a new grad nurse and the previous shift kindly left a foley insertion for me to do knowing that I was asking for the practice. They gave report and went home. I grabbed...
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    complete bed bath

    Nascar nurse replied to mrnewman's topic in General Nursing

    Well of course!
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    complete bed bath

    Nascar nurse replied to mrnewman's topic in General Nursing

    Bed bath = head to toe and everything in between. Partial bath = PTA bath...pits, tits and orifice (hands and face
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    Please someone help me understand..........

    Nascar nurse replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in Emergency

    Just an update on this part of my previous post. My resident died peacefully this week with her husband and children by her side and hospice in place. Took a lot of talking and educating but I did...
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    Should I ask for a raise?

    Nascar nurse replied to Peetz's topic in General Nursing

    Just an FYI from a DON - as much as I hate to admit, sometimes annual evals (and the raise) just gets missed. The secretary pulls the list of who is due monthly and sometimes there is just an...
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    Criticized for being nervous . . .

    Nascar nurse replied to MakeAWish's topic in General Nursing

    Often nurses are not given a great deal of training in leadership abilities and techniques. Doesn't mean she isn't a good nurse and it doesn't mean she is even a _itch! New nurses are often nervous....
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    Resident Rights

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

    If a resident has a legitimate complaint against a certain aide I will allow them to refuse care by that CNA - after all, it also protects the CNA from false accusations just because someone doesn't...
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    You know it's gonna be a bad day at the home when

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

    No kidding. I learned early in my career that Mother's Day was THE WORST holiday to work in LTC. This is the day that kids come out of the wood work that didn't have time on Christmas or any other...
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    Christmas gifts for residents

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

    Can you ask her what she would want if there was a Santa. One of my favorite LTC Christmas memories - we had a learning disabled elderly gentlemen. When asked what he wanted for Christmas he said he...
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    Why doesn't the NCLEX include skills demos?

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

    Actually, I don't think it has been discussed much. I'm not sure how I feel about this but will be looking forward to what others have to
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    Ever accepted a position knowing it was a mistake?

    Nascar nurse replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    I had a newbie on day one volunteer to go get the staff donuts - that was the last of her!
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    Thoughts on Hospice Care w/ non-terminally ill patients

    Nascar nurse replied to simplyme06's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, aren't I living in a nice sheltered little world. I have never seen this down side of hospice. You are making me all even more happy that I have the crew that I have. OP, good luck with your...
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    Thoughts on Hospice Care w/ non-terminally ill patients

    Nascar nurse replied to simplyme06's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC and am a huge fan of hospice. Maybe I am lucky because the ladies that come into our facility are truly our team mates. Both sides routinely consult with the other to determine the...
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    Please someone help me understand..........

    Nascar nurse replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in Emergency

    In my facility it would take more paperwork to send someone out to the ER then it would if they died in the facility while on hospice care. As stated in another thread recently I think this is a...
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    unit manager interview/salary

    Nascar nurse replied to sophie09's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Just know that salaries vary greatly across the country. CCM's unit managers are making $35/hr but in my area I don't even make that as a DON and I have been a nurse in LTC for 25 years. I think my...
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    Is there anything good that being a nurse has taught you???

    Nascar nurse replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

    Patience with the patients Patience with the families Patience with the Doctors Patience with the those under and above me Patience with
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    popping and squeezing boils

    Nascar nurse replied to tjnurse67's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I just love the juicy ones....but I do contain myself at work. Anyone see the Dr. Oz show last year when he had a big old simulated zit and showed how to "properly" pop? Exciting TV I tell
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    Discharged at the point of death.

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

    Had an 80 yr old with lung cancer, mets everywhere. She had a DNR and an understanding/supportive family by her side as she passed away peacefully. We called the oncologist to inform of the death...
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    Discharged at the point of death.

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

    And exactly how is it anymore dignified to be admitted into a strange nursing home hours before
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    Discharged at the point of death.

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

    Umm..to much turkey got your belly in a knot? Neither of the patients I refused to admit until the hospital addressed their issues were previously my patients. These were referrals being sent to me...
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    I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    Nascar nurse replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had the green blanket on - you just don't see it because I avoid all cameras...even back when I was just a baby
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    Discharged at the point of death.

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

    I am the DON in my facility...I stopped 2 scheduled admissions in the past couple of weeks before they even left the hospital. First was admitted to the hospital with a hgb of 10.0+. Don't even...
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    In Survey - facing G tag!

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

    Don't know if I can help but feel free to PM
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    crap...am I in huge trouble???

    Nascar nurse replied to Rnis's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone ever grab a bottle of maalox out of the med cart and just started shaking without checking that the lid was screwed on tight by the last person to use it. Well...I only did it once. You...
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    I gave two weeks,,,but I dont want to finish

    Nascar nurse replied to KarriRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious to know if you are scheduled Thanksgiving? That poor nurse stuck on a double will now also be very dissatisfied with their job and want to quit in frustration - see how the cycle...