Nascar nurse ASN, RN

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    Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

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

    And the patients are the easy ones....Some of the families and their expectations - now you could write a whole book on that one. While I do actually agree with the customer service "in theory"...
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    Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

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

    Was thinking of hiding in the basement myself. LOL. Wanna lay a bet on how quickly it gets shut down by a mod for being out of
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    a state resurvey for an F tag?

    Nascar nurse replied to aiker31's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hey that's good to know. I just might have to IM you too after I get thru my first survey as a DON (although I have helped with POC's the past couple of years). To the OP...do you mean an F tag as in...
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    help with dementia patient please!

    Nascar nurse replied to Tarabara's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure I understand if he's "not that bad" why it has taken 2 months to find placement. Do you have assisted living homes in your community or dementia units? What makes him not able to still...
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    Who wears a nursing cap?

    Nascar nurse replied to raincitynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nope that is not true. Graduated as an LPN in 1986 and proudly earned my red stripe that went across my cap (it was a plain white cap all thru clinicals. Only graduates got a stripe). One local RN...
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    How do you handle staffing?

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

    Very true. I toilet people every single day, walk residents to dining room, help feed, etc BUT I have no desire to walk thru the door knowing I have an 8 hour day as a CNA. I really am not one of...
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    Salary Negotiation

    Nascar nurse replied to Jerry99's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    During my recent job hunt, I was told my a well respected nurse consultant that I know to ask for 5-10% more than your current salary...wait for a subtle hint that they think that is to much and only...
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    Nursing home administrator

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

    My state requires a bachelors degree, a specified course ( believe it is about 7 weeks long) and many hours of on-the-job training (I think about 6 months worth). Department head is whoever is in...
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    Abuse Allegations

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

    Are they really posting all occurances or just the substantiated complaints? As far as numerous reports my surveyors made it very clear a year or so ago that we would be in WAY more trouble for NOT...
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    How do you manage hospitalized dementia patients at night?

    Nascar nurse replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.drugs.com/pro/haldol.html#warn Haldol Injection is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis NOT a good
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    Abuse Allegations

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

    I'll start, but sure to miss a few. Someone chime in here with me 1. Fall with a fracture on a dependent resident 2. Bruise over 10cm 3. Elopement 4. Choking episode that required evaluation/tx...
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    Abuse Allegations

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

    My state has an online reporting site. You may want to see if your state board of health has the same option. Had a sweet but very confused little old lady yelling loudly up and down hall that she...
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    How do you manage hospitalized dementia patients at night?

    Nascar nurse replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    wowza. In LTC (where we deal with these type of people daily - and several of them) none of these are an option. I can't even begin to imagine putting ankle restraints on someone just because they...
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    Loving my new job

    Nascar nurse posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Just wanted to share with you all that I lucked right into a great DON position for my first attempt. After 6 weeks I feel like I'm settling right in. I have a great staff that seems happy and...
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    Applied for LTC position, haven't heard a word

    Nascar nurse replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just my $.02 1. You never know what the facility may be going thru. I could see myself putting an ad in the paper assuming I would have time to complete the process but if state would walk in for...
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    Just let me go!

    Nascar nurse replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is very true. Have been witness to this time and time again. Some just can't face living in a world without Momma. This can be sooooo frustrating at times but I try to remind myself that...
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    Just let me go!

    Nascar nurse replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    The family is given consideration because they are the one(s) who will be around to sue you! It is the sad but real truth. That piece of paper is only as good as your weakest family member. I am...
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    Where did you hear that?

    Nascar nurse replied to SpEdtacular's topic in General Nursing

    As a 19 year old nursing student (25 years ago) I had a perimenopausal woman admitted for abnormal lady partsl bleeding. She swore that her liver came out of her lady parts...even after I and then my...
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    Bad Decision -- Huge Amount of Debt, Need Advice

    Nascar nurse replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    35K is only about $16/hr. Are you sure this is all the starting pay is? How about overtime hours or even a part time second
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    Please help Failed Nursing Classes

    Nascar nurse replied to sweetie2525's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Awe come on...my great advice was worth 20 cents! LOL...just kidding. I did mean two
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    Something is wrong with me. Guess I shouldn't be a nurse

    Nascar nurse replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Awe, this made me grin. I wanted to be a nurse since I was 5 or 6. They made me take one of these stupid tests in high school. The results...I would be an awful nurse. Cried for couple days before...
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    Please help Failed Nursing Classes

    Nascar nurse replied to sweetie2525's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oops, I responded above before reading the entire thread. I understand you are not an English major and I am far from a grammar police but you really need to understand that your glaring lack of basic...
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    Please help Failed Nursing Classes

    Nascar nurse replied to sweetie2525's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Was thinking the same thing. I will leave it alone as you were as tactful as
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    LTC Emergencies - Not prepared!

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

    My opinion...The first rule regarding codes in LTC is to do your best to not let it go there. If they are a full code I try to ship them out at the first sign of circling the drain. I have been...
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    Advice Needed

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

    Always glad to give you an opinion CCM. But you know..opinions are like buttholes, everyone has got one. Send me an IM if you think I can