Nascar nurse ASN, RN

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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

    I appreciate your acknowledgement of the difficulties of LTC & as well as understand your concerns. It's always nice to have a family member that will speak up if there is a problem without being...
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    Our ADON says that ICU is boring... Is it true.

    Nascar nurse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts....not sure why she would even say it in an email to co workers she doesn't know well. Really, what is the point of it? Trying to make herself look like "Oh, I'm so great that even ICU...
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    Given another patient's medication to satisfy MAR.What do you do? Orientee

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

    I couldn't get your medicare link to work to see what you are referring to but try looking up info on the perspective payment system for Medicare A residents in long term care. The facility is NOT...
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    When is enough enough?

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

    GOOD FOR YOU! Now whatever you do, DO NOT stay home & clean house all week. Go find something you really, really enjoy. Also, DO NOT worry about what is/is not getting done at work. It will be...
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    When is enough enough?

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

    *wine You go right ahead with
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    When is enough enough?

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

    Would a vacation help? Not just a week, but maybe two. If you can afford it go somewhere really different such a Europe, one of those all inclusive resorts, etc. Just something to make you feel...
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    *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

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

    Hmmm..not seeing it that
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    How do you chart verbal aggression by a client?

    Nascar nurse replied to RxOnly's topic in General Nursing

    We all have a different tolerance for what is actually aggressive behavior. I don't even bother to use the words because maybe you, a state agency, a lawyer, etc may view aggression differently than...
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    Residents who are constantly on the call bell... help!

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

    Does humor work with this resident at all? We had a recent new admit just like you describe. I was working the floor & after my 10th trip in to the room in an hour & finally laughed &...
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    Call schedule

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

    My DON in on-call 24/7 & she mainly takes all calls during the week. We are fortunate & it's not really much of a big deal. She probably averages 1-2 calls/wk at most & the "easy" unit...
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    Are you going to work tommorow in the big storm?

    Nascar nurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the region predicted to get 24-34 inches. We already have a nearby hotel with 5 rooms reserved & staff already packing into those rooms. Our local EMS/fire department has already promised...
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    Seeking guidance on tricky situation

    Nascar nurse posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Here's the problem... I have a resident that is "out to get me". Yep, I can't even believe I actually typed that. Sounds just like something some very inexperienced "whiny" person would say...but...
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    heartless DON or reality check?

    Nascar nurse replied to sarafina's topic in General Nursing

    Now isn't that the truth. Just how do these individuals ever get these positions to begin with? Without a doubt I would have let the aide have a break, whatever time needed, to get herself together....
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    Benefits and PTO in UHS hospitals

    Nascar nurse replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    Oh never mind Flarn...I should have finished reading the entire thread first. Now I made a "boo boo". My bad & I'm sorry too.
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    Benefits and PTO in UHS hospitals

    Nascar nurse replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    For real? I have been in nursing 25 years and I do choose where I want to work based partly on how quickly I will accumulate time off. You speak of the OP's primary concern right now being her...
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    Need Advice

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

    We are not allowed to have official standing orders in my state so please check your particular regs before you proceed. (Key word here is "official"). There is a general understanding the the Docs...
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    Seeking guidance on tricky situation

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

    It took long enough but I am happy to report back that this resident was moved to another facility. There was a small party amongst those of us that have been suspended due to this persons behavior...
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    What is your policy on.....

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

    My clothes are clean enough to sit on their bed....I'm not always sure their bed is clean enough for my clothes. It's not what you can see that worries me, it's the Cdiff that I can't see & may...
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    Targeted by psychotic, manipulative patient

    Nascar nurse replied to HM7380's topic in General Nursing

    I am being targeted by a resident as well. This resident was given a 30 day notice & I only have one week of torture left! If your facility will not back you, get a new job if at
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    Has anyone had a pt's family member take pictures of you during care?

    Nascar nurse replied to TonyaM73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Really? I doubt that you can legally take someone's property away from them even if they did something wrong with it. I am not disagreeing with the OP's concern, but if they would attempt to follow...
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    nursing ethics and family members

    Nascar nurse replied to gazelle512's topic in General Nursing

    With all due respect you have more problems than any of us here are going to be able to help you with. Your best bet would be to seek personal counseling and possibly legal counseling as well. The...
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    Emergency decisions

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

    My thoughts exactly. In my state, the surveyors have cracked down ridiculously on oxygen in general. It is a "medication" & like any medication we must obtain a physician order prior to use at...
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    You Arent Supposed To Hold A Newborn Baby If On Menstrual Cycle?

    Nascar nurse replied to starmickey03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    haha..gotta clean my computer screen...spit my chocolate milk when
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    You Arent Supposed To Hold A Newborn Baby If On Menstrual Cycle?

    Nascar nurse replied to starmickey03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Great plan until the girls get some wild mood swing and commit mass tent murder -
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    You Arent Supposed To Hold A Newborn Baby If On Menstrual Cycle?

    Nascar nurse replied to starmickey03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    LOL...yep, was only limited to cucumbers. I could go out and water everything else..."Just stay away from them cucumbers if you got a girly problem". Funny