Nascar nurse ASN, RN

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  1. Nascar nurse

    While you're at it...can you clean my poop too?

    I had a lady once with one deformed hand/fingers. Other hand/fingers perfectly normal. She would call for help to wipe her butt after a BM. THE PROBLEM: She was a VISITOR (daughter of one of my...
  2. Nascar nurse

    P&P for Infection Control

    Yikes! Sorry, I have no help to offer, just sympathy. Good
  3. Nascar nurse

    IV fluids in LTC setting?

    We give frequent IV fluids and IV ABTs all the time. Very common to admit a resident with scheduled 6 wk course of IV ABT via PICC. It's what I keep saying over and over....LTC is NOT what some think...
  4. Nascar nurse

    What are you best work tips?

    God gave you two ears and one mouth. Use them
  5. Now isn't that crazy. What world are we living in...or should I say what century? I have to wonder if Dr. is able to write Rx for
  6. Nascar nurse

    From full time to per diem

    Actually, I think it's pretty unfair to your employer. You accepted a full time position that they believe they now have filled and after just one week you want to change things. Honestly, as a...
  7. Nascar nurse

    Morning Standup

    Our shift change is at 7am. I have 3 units broke into 22 beds each, but they all share a centralized nurses station. I typically listen to the skilled unit shift report as that is where the most...
  8. Nascar nurse

    Morning Standup

    Describe what you mean by being scattered. My standup meeting is at 9. I am in by 7 which gives me plenty of time to listen to shift change report, review the written 24 hour report, followup on any...
  9. Nascar nurse

    Why so nasty?

    I just want to caution you as there are "politics" involved in the nursing world and as a newbie you may not be thinking about this part of it. 1. This person that you may think is so awful (and I am...
  10. Nascar nurse

    "The police are on the phone for you"

    Had a demented lady in a locked assisted living years ago. She eventually figured out that if she pulled the fire alarm the door magnet would release and she could get out. The good news...we got to...
  11. Nascar nurse

    Can you prick a diabetic too hard?

    I agree, some patients just hate the thought of a student taking care of them but for whatever reason they don't say so in the beginning. I am an Excelsior grad. I had been a LPN with 19 years of...
  12. Nascar nurse

    Ok, this one hasn't been done in a while....

    Thanks for trying, but if those are my new choices, I think I'll just be happy with Nascar Nurse. My favorite name I've seen on here was Mike A. Fungin. How many of you thought the guy used his...
  13. Nascar nurse

    Ok, this one hasn't been done in a while....

    Some of you, including myself, would like a new name but as someone who has been around here awhile, I would hate it if everyone started changing their name. How in the world could any of us begin to...
  14. Nascar nurse

    Ok, this one hasn't been done in a while....

    Having the same dilemma. There was a time when my whole family was really really into NASCAR, which was obviously the same time frame when I picked my user name. Now I have only a casual interest...
  15. Nascar nurse

    You MUST be freaking kidding me!?

    Good, I'm glad you understand. As a DON, I would have the most respect for someone in your situation that was showing me what a great CNA you are, how dependable you can be and being in my office as...
  16. There is lots of information on this site. Look under the distance learning forum and do a search. You should be able to find all your answers and lots
  17. Nascar nurse

    You MUST be freaking kidding me!?

    Look, I'm can understand your frustration but you also need to try to see the other side. What is the guarantee you will pass NCLEX first time? How does the DON provide adequate staffing while...
  18. Nascar nurse

    Why so nasty?

    I think I would just smile sweetly and say "What have I done to offend you". Acknowledge the attitude and make her own it without making her
  19. Nascar nurse

    Why is LTC so hated

    Thank You! I appreciate your clarification.
  20. Nascar nurse

    Why is LTC so hated

    Agreed. But I have to say, I find a couple of things disturbing about the thread: 1. How many people actually gave DNS on the go's post kudos. (Really...you all believe LTC nurses are idiots?...
  21. I did it for 10 years and loved it. Don't get me wrong, it can be highly frustrating but I loved putting all the little pieces together..I loved mastering the financial piece of the puzzle. From my...
  22. Nascar nurse

    Why is LTC so hated

    My current facility and the facility I just left both gave 4-6 weeks of orientation for all the reasons outlined by CCM. In my last facility, as the ADON, I hired 3 brand new grads within a week and...
  23. Nascar nurse

    Why is LTC so hated

    Oh boy! I can't even begin to respond to this as any response I give would likely get me banned from allnurses. Shame, shame, shame on
  24. 23 pages....I am not to proud to eat some crow. Carry
  25. Nascar nurse

    LTC for new grad RN?

    Don't be afraid to ask the CNA's for advice too when appropriate. They are also a wealth of information. I have been a DON for 2 whole months (a nurse in LTC for 25+ years tho). At my new place of...