Nascar nurse ASN, RN

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    How old were you when you finished nursing school?

    Nascar nurse replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

    LPN - 19 years old....I got not respect, told I was just a "teenager" & later heard they took bets at who could run me out first. I got the last laugh on that one...I am 44 & quit that job...
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    Serious scope of practice concern

    Nascar nurse replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    And forgot to mention...contacting your state board of nursing isn't going to do you much good as their is nothing outside of your scope of practice...it's just to much work & that has to be fixed...
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    Serious scope of practice concern

    Nascar nurse replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Any licensed nurse can complete the social service section of the MDS. No where in the RAI manual will it designate that certain people MUST do certain sections (aside from the RN signing for...
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    what is comfort care only?

    Nascar nurse replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think it will all be an individual consideration. It will depend on what meds they are on, what the family/resident expectation is, etc. Most often I try to explain to the family why the Dr. may...
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    Nurse tech

    Nascar nurse replied to Ash25ley's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You have posted a question about pay rate in a specific hospital on the geriatric nurse & LTC forum. I wouldn't expect to many replies from this crowd. Most of us would not have a clue about...
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    DON fired during state survey

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

    Wow...no advice really. The best you can do is pull yourself up by your boot straps and move on. I think I would also ask to resign rather than be fired. I don't believe you will be able to...
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    After 2 months..what do you think of the MDS 3.0?

    Nascar nurse posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Now that we've all had a chance to get used to the 3.0 what do ya'll think? I hate the bulk of the whole thing and our corporation's software program is sooooo slow it's painful most days, but.....
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    Old people humor

    Nascar nurse posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My funny for the day...had to share. by "Dr. Seuss" The Cat in the Hat on Aging I cannot see I cannot pee I cannot chew I cannot screw oh my god, what can I do? My memory shrinks my hearing stinks no...
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    Hold injection site with Lovenox?

    Nascar nurse replied to RescueNinja's topic in General Nursing

    I am an RN, but also a prior DVT patient that administered Lovenox to myself. Never heard of applying pressure. Very important tho to NOT purge the air from the pre-filled syringe. I have to...
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    What HAVE you said to patients???

    Nascar nurse replied to jessi1106's topic in General Nursing

    Had an elderly confused man tell my "I wanna piece of ass" as I was doing his admit assessment - his family present. Without missing a beat I replied "I think we are actually having sausage for lunch...
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    LTC facility-TAKE DOWN THAT ARTWORK NOW!!!

    Nascar nurse replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you can effectively careplan an issue like this. A better idea is to take it thru resident counsel and have the residents vote on the idea. If the residents vote that they want their...
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    Staff and artificial nails

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

    A copy of the policy by the time clock to remind them. Make sure to list the reasons it is important to follow the policy, ie: infection control, injury prevention, etc - this sometimes makes people...
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    care plans

    Nascar nurse replied to lifesaver252's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    20-30 problems - oh my! Someone with 20-30 different problems outta be dead! just kidding. I agree with previous posters. Mine are generally 10-12 problems. We are switching over to I careplans....
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    Hospice CNA seeking answers!!

    Nascar nurse replied to michelle4698's topic in General Nursing

    Yep..that crack needs washed too.
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    Hospice CNA seeking answers!!

    Nascar nurse replied to michelle4698's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a 19 year old nurses aide (that would be waaayyyy back before there was an actual certification - LOL) I was taught to do a P.T.A. bath on everyone, every day. I still teach new aides to...
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    Appalled at LTC standards of nursing care

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

    We do complete wound documentation once weekly unless there has been a change. Yes, you should call the Dr. if there is something new to report and you need a new med/tx. We don't routinely do...
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    Appalled at LTC standards of nursing care

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

    Please remember, LTC and acute care are not the same beast. LTC facilities are the residents home. The routine staff get to know these residents very well. You will want to watch "picking on" LPN's...
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    Man Dies While Performing CPR on wife

    Nascar nurse replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    OP...cute
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    LPN goin beyond scope of practice

    Nascar nurse replied to SweetheartRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I could easily spend all day, everyday looking for someone not following the rules and would surely find many many examples of problems. I have learned to pick my battles wisely and mind my own...
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    REAL NURSING?

    Nascar nurse replied to critical thinker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ah, you made me laugh! I appreciate the fact that you said you are just "imagining LTC", but let me assure you, we are not wandering around the hallways casually like Nightingale with time to be...
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    What's the deal with ER?

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

    What a nice response alabamaparamedic. No finger pointing, just an honest response as to how you see the situation and ways that ultimately help our
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    What do you do when......

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

    Thank You for this reply! This shows maturity and a willingness to see beyond your own nose. I greatly appreciate it. Best of
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    What do you do when......

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

    This is not meant to pick on you and again, I do recognize that there are very bad nurse managers out there. Since so many of your posts are critical of nursing managers in general I can only guess...
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    Medicare and leaves of absence

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

    Oh my, I would say it's time to go too. We always tend to be pretty liberal with time spent out of the facility while on Med A, but this is really just for the couple hours at home once or twice a...
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    What do you do when......

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

    First let me admit that I am responding before reading the entire thread but I just gotta say something. 1. Yes there really are "stupid nurse managers". Have seen plenty of them to know there is...