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    Graduate Nurse nervous about new job

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

    Oh my. You've never worked as a nurse since you have been licensed? Any you're going to be an agency nurse? Bad, bad idea! You're right, you will get no orientation & you will be thrown to the...
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    Anyone work with a prima donna?

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

    My prima donna is our marketing director. ALWAYS fighting with her about what type of patients we can/can not accept. Had to try and explain to her that I wasn't being stubborn today when I said...
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    DVT and Homan's sign

    Nascar nurse replied to HarmonyW's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a first hand reason this is probably still the wrong answer.. 10 years ago I had horrible leg pain..very similar to having a leg cramp, but the cramp would not quit. My leg was NEVER red,...
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    what are the conservatee rights in SNF?

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

    Have NEVER heard the term conservatee?? Are you in the US or somewhere
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    I'm outta here!

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

    I've been to 2 seminars already for the 3.0, but that won't make up for not actually doing it. Oasis is the home health version of the MDS...if I understand correctly, it's how they get
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    no cell phones no personal phone calls at work

    Nascar nurse replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    The employer has every right to make the "rules". You have every right to seek new employment if you don't like the rules. Simple, simple,
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    Is an LTAC Hospital good for a graduate nurse?

    Nascar nurse replied to zia238's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    You may not get a good response in this forum. This is a long term care forum & usually we don't have anything in common with a long term ACUTE care facilities. Sorry, good
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    Did you always know you wanted to be a nurse?

    Nascar nurse replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    Wanted to be a nurse since I was 5 or 6 years old. Why?? Don't know. There was not one single influence in my life..heck I was the first to ever go to college on both sides of the family. Had...
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    PPD Question!!

    Nascar nurse replied to Amill24R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    In all good humor, you are in for a very long pregnancy (being funny, not critical. We can all be like this at times) Did ya get bit by a bug? Go see your Dr. if your really that
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    First Inspection

    Nascar nurse replied to sls73's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I would start by reviewing last years survey. Then I would start with audits in those areas of concerns. Example, if you had tags based on holes in your MAR/TARs, I would start with daily audits to...
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    Nurse with a condescending attitude - rant

    Nascar nurse replied to happy2learn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh crap...we are all doomed. Come on now...I fail to see any value in stewing in this. If it bothers you that greatly, politely ask her not to speak to you in that manner. If it continues, report...
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    Brain surgery last week, then coming to ED for pain. Wait 4 hours to be seen.

    Nascar nurse replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    There were 10 MVA's, all lucky to be alive. 2 were rollovers. This is from the other thread you have about a rude nurse. This kinda explains why the poor fellow had to wait 4 hours to be
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    Brain surgery last week, then coming to ED for pain. Wait 4 hours to be seen.

    Nascar nurse replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    I am not an ER nurse & don't pretend to be one BUT.. there are to many variables here to give any kind of answer 1. I would assume that someone triaged him upon arrival to the ER. If he was...
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    Denial

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

    Every medical study ever conducted has concluded that 100 percent of all Americans will eventually die. This comes as no great surprise, but the amount of money being spent at the very end of people's...
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    Denial

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

    This should be a criminal
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    Denial

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

    Unfortunately, you can put it in writing all you want, but if your loved ones won't back it up..it won't matter one bit. Facility/Dr will nearly always follow family demands despite what is written...
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    I called in today, no I mean ..I called Out! / huh??

    Nascar nurse replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone seems to chuckle at our quirks rather then beating the heck outta each
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    First Nursing job, and I drowned!

    Nascar nurse replied to galenanurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a 25 year LTC nurse.. I WOULD HAVE DROWN in the situation you describe. You never...EVER stood a chance! Do not beat yourself up & shame on them. LTC is tough business, even in the best of...
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    Nursing and sexual orientation

    Nascar nurse replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    I have a gay co-worker. I know it, she knows I know it, but it is just not an issue - could care
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    Aspiration: Help request

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

    :yeah: Cover your tail and careplan every bit of the above & document ALL attempts to educate the family on the risks/benefits of eating/tube
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    Aspiration: Help request

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

    Sounds like you're in a no win situation. Have you had speech therapy involved? chin tucks, double swallows after each drink/bite,
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    I called in today, no I mean ..I called Out! / huh??

    Nascar nurse replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the midwest. We say "Call off" Never heard call in/out until this forum. By the way.. pass me a pop because I don't drink soda
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    Skating on thin ice?(at my job)

    Nascar nurse replied to nursep2b's topic in General Nursing

    I'm management.. we audit for holes everyday. That's what management is responsible for..to make sure things are getting done according to state/federal regs. Just imagine what would happen if state...
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    MDS 3.0 sub-forum

    Nascar nurse replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    maybe it could be put at the top as a "sticky thread". I don't know how to make that happen..does anyone
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    how do you report violations in nursing homes?

    Nascar nurse replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    Can I ask what's up? Maybe it would help guide you in the right direction better. Sounds strange that someone would have a concern with MULTIPLE nursing homes. Maybe there is some procedure that...