Nascar nurse ASN, RN

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    Can a LTC facility do this?

    Nascar nurse replied to bckthuzs1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is an either/or situation by regulation. Medicare pays or you give up your right to receive medicare benefits to receive hospice benefits. Hospice benefits will pay for things like medication...
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    Can a LTC facility do this?

    Nascar nurse replied to bckthuzs1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was looking to see if you had posted yet as I knew you would have an answer that I would agree with. To the OP - Medicare if the RESIDENTS BENEFIT. It is a benefit that they have paid into most of...
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    Do nurses eat their young?

    Nascar nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just the title made me want a
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    Is it ok to be a shy nurse?

    Nascar nurse replied to BearCare's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well ain't that the truth . Makes me want to ask if her sister works down at Bob Evans because that server down there drives me nuts too! To the OP..I tend to be an introvert by nature (or choice...
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    What is the point of Medicare?

    Nascar nurse replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    It is NOT for a lifetime. John Doe age 65 w/ medicare breaks a hip..goes to hospital for 3 days (actually 3 midnights)..goes to nursing home and receives daily skilled care and therapy for up to 100...
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    CNA issue

    Nascar nurse replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had an aide once that I finally had to haul into the shower room..things were pretty heated between us (and not from shower room steam). I finally yelled "When you get your license we might do it...
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    Gonna be teaching a CNA class...

    Nascar nurse replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    I did this for a few years and loved it! The first class seems a little rough but it gets easier. The students became my "kids" and I took such a great satisfaction watching them grow. Best of all...
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    abuse or just a mistake

    Nascar nurse replied to nassir's topic in General Nursing

    I notice the OP has not been back to clarify after all the experienced nurses are questioning the entire
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    Bad flu shot

    Nascar nurse replied to Granjan's topic in General Nursing

    I don't intent to be insulting with my comment..but do you mean you expected the shot to be given in the "flabby part" of the upper arm - like the back side of the arm (that's what I pictured when I...
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    abuse or just a mistake

    Nascar nurse replied to nassir's topic in General Nursing

    Confused?? 1. Why is the patient restrained to begin with? 2. Why can't the nurse explain the need for a foley and obtain consent prior to inserting? I just may not understand you speciality and the...
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    Nurses really aren't the smartest people

    Nascar nurse replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    Just today a "nurse" from my Dr's office calls me to inform me that my INR is "great" and just keep at my usual dose. I ask for the exact INR value.. she sweetly replies.."It's 20.8". I'm...
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    ADON misleading title? Rant from DON

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

    Who is the "they" that were trying to write you up? The only one that should even have the authority to do that is the administrator. When our team starts feeling a little disjointed and someone...
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    Gosh being a nurse is hard when you have

    Nascar nurse replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    When state is in the building I don't have time for my own Mother if she were to walk in the door. I also would not ever feel obligated to explain to a stranger who did not have an appointment WHY I...
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    Do you have to make a nurses note on every patient?

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

    You must have missed the first line of the OP..."in a nursing home setting". We do not chart every day on every resident in LTC. Unrealistic and
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    Any nurses with issue of leg edema?

    Nascar nurse replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am 4 weeks post DVT with some residual edema...worse on working days (go figure). Anyways, compression hose and elevate leg even if sitting for a few
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    How long does it take you to calm down?

    Nascar nurse replied to bridezillatobe's topic in General Nursing

    Good job to you for stepping up and saving this persons life! Don't let your reaction to this deter you. Most importantly you WERE able to act when it was needed. It gets easier. Again - good for...
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    Is this a Bad Evaluation?

    Nascar nurse replied to RaziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately I have to agree with brownbook. As a manager, my corporation has strongly stated that we are only allowed to give approx 5% of our people a fantastic evaluation. Their thinking...
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    DNR does not mean do not treat, people!

    Nascar nurse replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank You OP...Somedays I would like huge posters up to remind others of this. I even have trouble with a particular MD on this. I also need to remind him that HE doesn't get to decide who is/isn't...
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    Preventing med errors in LTC...

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

    what??? Wake up dear and smile so I can take your picture???? That sounds
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    If you go to the ER or doctor's office, do you tell them you're a nurse?

    Nascar nurse replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I was recently in ER to r/o a DVT (calf swollen and painful + prior history of DVT). ER released me stating the ultrasound was negative & did not have a clot. Next day to my own MD with horrible...
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    Non Compliant Wound patient

    Nascar nurse replied to Katwel's topic in General Nursing

    You can lead a horse to water but you can't make em drink! Document & let it go...it's really your only
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    Abuse & Neglect in LTC

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

    ummm..not sure where you're getting your information, but it is very wrong. We are required to notify the department of health within 24 hours of any allegation of abuse...even if it is widely...
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    Wanting to know about RNs as floor nurses.

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

    I must be a weirdo..I always liked passing meds when I did it everyday (hate it when I randomly get stuck on a cart with no routine in
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    Wanting to know about RNs as floor nurses.

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

    I say good for you. You have nothing to try and justify. Do what makes you happy. Actually as an RN that is an ADON and worked many years as a MDS coordinator, I admire what you are doing. Most...
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    To all LTC and ALF staff: Thank you

    Nascar nurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Thank You. Just when I wonder why I do what I do..along comes a post like