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    Good bye 2.0

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

    Hey Bella...I was thinking of you Tuesday. I was in Indy at the state MDS 3.0 training & thinking I should have messaged you to see if you planned to attend any of these seminars. Thought it may...
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    Question on urinary incontinence.

    Nascar nurse replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    If the incontinence just started, have you had her to the Dr. to be checked for a urinary tract
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    Giving injections question....

    Nascar nurse replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have given 50 flu shots to employees this week. Never once changed a needle (never heard of doing this). At least 75% made a specific comment on how painless their injection was. All in the...
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    mds 3.0

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

    Hey, now I know how to get thru the day next Friday. (Holy crap...it really is ONE week away
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    significant change

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

    I also remember hearing that a significant change must be done with any hospice admission...but I don't have the books at home to find the page. We've always done it this way anyways. Who wants to...
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    It seems probie's can't take a joke or laugh

    Nascar nurse replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN
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    LTC problem getting assistants to respect me

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

    I was a new LPN in LTC at 19...yes I said nineteen! At the time my CNA's were all in their 40's or older & all set in their ways. It was a long up hill battle. (I can still remember them...
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    It seems probie's can't take a joke or laugh

    Nascar nurse replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    It's a firefighter term for a "probationer" or basically the new guy. I fail to see how this is SO HORRIBLE. It's not a term I have used in the past to describe anyone ever, so I am not attempting to...
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    DONs, the effects of a displinary action /written up?

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

    When someone calls for a job references we are only allowed to tell them the dates of employment and if we would or would not rehire them. If we would not rehire them I can not say why. That being...
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    It seems probie's can't take a joke or laugh

    Nascar nurse replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    OP... I get what you're saying & tend to have the same feelings that I must laugh or I may crack. But, not everyone does get it & I'm not so certain that it just a lack of experience. Some...
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    Nursing homes' bad reputation

    Nascar nurse replied to luvmydogs84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

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    MDS courses through AANAC

    Nascar nurse replied to exnavygirl-RN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Ooops, put the claws away as I certainly didn't intend for such a defensive reply! I simply asked if you had any experience in LTC (to which you did not respond). I just don't see the point in...
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    MDS courses through AANAC

    Nascar nurse replied to exnavygirl-RN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Do you have any experience in long term care? I would think it would still be hard to find a job as an MDS coordinator without prior LTC experience. No offense but I wouldn't hire you even if you...
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    Confidentiality for children

    Nascar nurse replied to wibobr's topic in Emergency

    Sorry, off topic a bit... My highly responsible, honor roll 16 1/2 year old daughter is in trouble at school this week because she didn't turn in the parental permission slip to watch a Star Wars...
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    Medical Terminology in Nursing...

    Nascar nurse replied to studiousme's topic in General Nursing

    Without medical terminology an X-ray report may read: The hip bone not connected to the thigh bone.. Orient...oriented...orientated - Oh please! We've been fighting this battle at least twice a...
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    Nursing homes' bad reputation

    Nascar nurse replied to luvmydogs84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Check this thread out. LTC Nurses Bottom of the Barrel - Nursing for
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    LTC Nurses Bottom of the Barrel

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

    It's sad, but one of the best things to recently happen to the LTC facilities is all the new RN grads that can't get jobs. This has forced many, many, many RN's into a speciality they otherwise would...
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    Pacifying a difficult family that will not listen to reason??

    Nascar nurse replied to Work in Progress's topic in General Nursing

    1. Is the guy on Coumadin/ASA? What is his current PT/INR? 2. Can he move himself about in bed? Any chance he just landed against a siderail to hard? 3. Where is the bruise at on his chest? If...
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    Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    Nascar nurse replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    This has always been my solution too. Daughter had to have pre op blood work prior to getting tonsils out at the age of 4. I carefully explained what was going to happen prior to going to the Dr...
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    LTC Nurses Bottom of the Barrel

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

    I was at a job fair at year or two ago. I actually had a recruiter look down at my resume, look back up at me, handed me back my resume & say "You're just a LTC nurse..you can't work in a...
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    Who is to blame

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

    If only every facility had people in leadership positions with this much style and grace the world would be a better
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    Can you really change a bad LTC?

    Nascar nurse replied to lisa41rn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Oh I can so relate to the new administrator with no LTC experience. Wears me out/stresses me out just thinking of it & trust me...I FEEL YOUR PAIN! Best of luck (to you and me
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    Attention CCM & any of my other friends near the east coast

    Nascar nurse posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Cape Cod Mermaid... watching the news & hoping you're in a safe
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    New Grad RN's working in Nursing Homes. What's your experience?

    Nascar nurse replied to grateful2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would not hire you if you told me you only planned to work 6months to a year. You would not be worth the trouble of spending all that time teaching you what you need to know and then taking that...
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    MDS 3.0 RUGIII to RUGIV Medicare PPS Transition

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

    Amen! They are going to have a build a special "looney bin" just for MDS coordinators that attempted to make the transition to 3.0.