Nascar nurse ASN, RN

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    A little advice poowease

    Nascar nurse replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't agree more. I only clicked on the post to see what the heck someone could have to say that uses "poowease". It screams "I am young, not professional and immature". If that is not how you...
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    How to approach this?

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

    The admin may be "useless" but you should voice your concerns to the DON. How can she even be expected to fix a problem she knows nothing about? What if several other residents/family members are...
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    Stop! I don't want someone like you touching me!

    Nascar nurse replied to Seth O Scope's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is now illegal in my state for a patient to refuse a caregiver based upon race & that's a good thing. On the other hand, if a patient doesn't want me to take care of them, I'd rather just stay...
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    Deleted thread??

    Nascar nurse replied to lilaclover's topic in General Nursing

    Did you try clicking on "My account"...then click on "subscribed threads" on the pull down menu. But, on the other hand, maybe it was deleted. There was a brand new poster posting one question after...
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    Stop! I don't want someone like you touching me!

    Nascar nurse replied to Seth O Scope's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Because it is off topic. It's not about a LPN/RN war amongst us...it's a perception from a patient that is already being somewhat difficult. It would be no different than trying to get the patient...
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    DON passing trays in dining room

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

    What? Did you really not read the original post before typing this reply. The DON should not be required to work 12 hours a day every day just to pass meal trays. It's not about putting work off...
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    DON interview

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

    I did it...I took the job. Start day April 13th. I am very
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    DON interview

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

    Well now for a BIG decision...I got the job! Yeah for me! I got the salary I asked for! Yeah for me! Now I just have to decide if I'm really going to take the job. No sleep for me tonight - Boo...
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    documenting

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

    Funny. I took it she had to do the procedure BECAUSE OF the visual secretions...like was she crying?? (Also meant to be a funny because we all chart something silly at one time or
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    Just for a laugh

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

    We have just become a universe full of people looking for a reason to be offended. It just amazes me. Live - Laugh - Love. At best we can all only hope that we are so fortunate to live long enough...
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    A Bit of Irony Pertaining to Organ Donors

    Nascar nurse replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my goodness...this story has been around for DECADES. I wouldn't worry about it enough to ruin a perfectly good vacation. Hence the term "urban
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    DON interview

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

    She has invited to the facility next week to take a tour and meet some of the department heads. Seems to be moving forward, but money has not been discussed
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    New Grad RN as new DON?

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

    Yep..that is exactly what will
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    DON interview

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

    Thanks for your input. I agree it isn't all about the money, but it is one of the reasons I am thinking of taking the plunge. My kids are 16 & 17 & I'm looking at hefty college bills in the...
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    New Grad RN as new DON?

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

    Surely you are kidding?!? As in the above response....only if a previous LPN with lots of LTC experience and management experience. Otherwise it's a recipe for
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    corporate nurse nightmare!

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

    1. Can you reasonably take her aside and simply state that you would benefit from a different approach rather than one that just makes you and your team immediately defensive. Even if she growls...
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    Holy Abscess! Not for the faint of heart

    Nascar nurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Oh geez....I thought I was the only one this sick. I could be rich if I could be a professional zit picker!
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    Do you get any raises? How do you ask for one?

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

    Just go ask your DON in a non-confrontational manner how raises are given in your facility. Sometimes things simply get missed so if you don't ask, you are never going to
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    Care plans for short stays

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

    You are working yourself to death. Follow what Talino said. If the resident was medicare, you may need to complete a PPS assessment as well but you don't need an admission
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    Sleeping on lunch break

    Nascar nurse replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    I am management (in LTC). If they are not on my clock and I am not paying them then I can not tell them what they can or can not do. If they are scheduled back on the floor in 30 minutes, I expect...
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    New DON help with survey

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

    Try to do your 802 on paper & keep it up as another poster suggested. Take your completed 802 and look across to see who pops out at you with the most "X's". Plan to take your top 3-4 problem...
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    Any nurses understand how isolating infertility is....

    Nascar nurse replied to JacknSweetpea's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm a nurse, but not an OB nurse. My brother & sister-in-law struggled for 10 years with infertility. They went thru several attempts of In vetro tx & they even changes jobs to get...
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    Sleeping on lunch break

    Nascar nurse replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    Are they paying you during your lunch break or deducting that 30 minutes? I would think if they are not paying you then you can do whatever you legally want to
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    what is an acceptable response time to call bell in ltc?

    Nascar nurse replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    Again, I appreciate your understanding and looking at this from a nurse's point of view. BUT, don't lose site of the fact that you were this woman's daughter L O N G before you were a nurse. Stick...
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    Have you ever had a pt have sex...

    Nascar nurse replied to jarrn03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Reminds me of being about 8 months pregnant years ago & my Dad picking at my husband that the baby had better not be born with a bruised head. (He had my husband so worked up about the...