Nascar nurse ASN, RN

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    Teach me about Thyroid Problems

    Nascar nurse replied to KateRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused - seriously, I am not being a smart a$$. You have a BSN and 18 years experience. You have been a member since 2005. I'm having trouble understanding why you didn't just do a google...
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    "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

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

    I just have to say....to those of you who have shared some of the tragedies you have lived thru - I just wanna come thru my computer screen and hug you. I can not imagine surviving and eventually...
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    "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

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

    AMEN! To no one in particular....I just get so da_n tired of this
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    "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

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

    Also I just want to add: I did not have children just so I would have someone to take care of me. That is nuts to expect anyone to stop living - and sometimes thats what it would take. I have...
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    "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

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

    Really? The elderly are NOT in a developmental stage. They won't grow a little smarter/a little stronger everyday. More than likely they will decline a little more each day. It is very easy to pass...
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    Pharmacists giving injections!?!

    Nascar nurse replied to chevyv's topic in Patient Medications

    My personal opinion with all due respect: 1. Pharmacist are highly intelligent for the most part. I'm pretty sure they can safely give a simple injection after a one hour training course. It's...
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    Do patients

    Nascar nurse replied to Chandra Lancaster's topic in General Nursing

    OP, are you using your real name? You may want to think about changing
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    Please Help! Getting an LPN endorsement in Indiana

    Nascar nurse replied to apriljk22's topic in Indiana Nursing

    No matter what answer anyone gives you here, you will not ever be sure it is the correct answer. The only way to know for sure is to call the Indiana
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    Most important thing to know in LTC

    Nascar nurse replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Code brown = massive amounts of
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    Question about strep throat

    Nascar nurse replied to KaringOne's topic in General Nursing

    Count yourself lucky that you have never had it. I can remember feeling awful as a kid with it but I have had it a few times as an adult and was incredibly sick. Fever of 104 with a racing heart -...
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    Question about strep throat

    Nascar nurse replied to KaringOne's topic in General Nursing

    - sideline note - I do know the difference between there, their and they're. :) I hate when I reread something and see that I was typing too fast
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    Question about strep throat

    Nascar nurse replied to KaringOne's topic in General Nursing

    I had strep many times as a teenager and have a daughter that has had it several times as well. I have never really noticed a strep smell but in my opinion their is a very distinct strep sound...not...
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    Most important thing to know in LTC

    Nascar nurse replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Same thing happened to me! We all even charted it for months using this as an example of her confusion. Felt like a
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    Most important thing to know in LTC

    Nascar nurse replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, and listen to the residents. Had a LOL losing weight and couldn't figure out why. After a couple of weeks of adding double portions, supplements, etc. with no success finally asked her why she...
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    slower paced nursing in long term care?

    Nascar nurse replied to pepsi115's topic in General Nursing

    ummm...with all due respect - just skip that upper post. Trying to "walk" that med cart around and give meds to 30 some people in a two hour time frame is NOT slow paced. While it may "look" easy...
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    QUICK QUESTION

    Nascar nurse replied to tmtyree84's topic in General Nursing

    You will need to ask the college you plan to
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    What to say when asked: "Tell me about yourself"?

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

    I have also been hiring people for many years and I agree with everything llg said. It really is OK to give some brief personal information - but keep it kind of brief. I had one person start with "I...
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    Accommodations in nursing school- are they good?

    Nascar nurse replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    What a refreshing change. A student that is well spoken, not arrogant and demonstrates style and grace instead of defensiveness. I understand your position perfectly after your explanation and I...
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    To those who want to leave nursing

    Nascar nurse replied to PunkBenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You beat me to it. I was just scrolling down and planned to post this at the
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    Q.I.S.

    Nascar nurse posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Just looking for support....words of encouragement.....advice....anything you've got to give! Started my first DON survey, my first Q.I.S. survey and survey with surveyors I have never worked with...
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    Q.I.S.

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

    I can breath again! Hear the average number of tags in my state is 20. I got 6! Yipeeeee! Thanks for all of your support. Thanks to many of you seasoned DON's that I have been reading for years...
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    LVN to RN - What did you do with your LVN license?

    Nascar nurse replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in LPN to RN

    Well I learn something everyday! :) In my state, when they put your name into the system all licenses come up. Current, expired, and
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    Q.I.S.

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

    Thanks for asking but it hasn't happened yet! Grrr. They announced they couldn't get done on Friday and will be back on Tuesday to finish (Monday is Columbus Day). They hinted to the admin. that...
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    LVN to RN - What did you do with your LVN license?

    Nascar nurse replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in LPN to RN

    I am very proud of my LPN license and the 19 years I had it too but once I had my RN I just let it expire. I don't feel like I "lost" it or someone took it from me. I feel more like it's a past...
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    Q.I.S.

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

    Thanks Pixie. It's day 3 for me too but they transitioned into stage II at the end of the day yesterday so you are correct, today was a little more hairy. I'm scared to say this...but in a...