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    On call pay?

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

    We get NOTHING. It is an expectation of the job and if you want the job, you will take your rotation of being on-call. I looked up years ago in my states labor rules and this is perfectly legal,...
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    New MDS Nurse needs HELP!

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

    How long are your short term people staying? Are you trying to "overwork" the system. For example comprehensive careplans aren't due for 7 days after RAPS. If someone is scheduled to go home prior...
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    I figured out what my unit manager job really means.

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

    Sue, sorry for your situation. Unfortunately many times this is the world of management. The world that many do not understand and love to critize. I feel your pain, been there myself. More often...
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    Sympathy Pains....will they ever go away?

    Nascar nurse replied to AndiePi's topic in General Students

    There is only one end of the needle that causes pain & as the nurse, I don't intend to touch that end. That being said, remember that many painful things must be done (as kindly as possible) or...
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    allnurses or allSTUDENTnurses?

    Nascar nurse replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Tweety.. now I'm gonna be up all night. I have been here for couple years now and just discovered the allnurses central because of your post. I went and checked it out.. now I've got a lot more...
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    I want to be a Nurse in VA Beach!

    Nascar nurse replied to sheilamarie73's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Sorry, can't help you, but have to say.. My family took a vacation to Virginia Beach this summer and was the best vacation ever. Love it, love it, love it. You are never "to old" to return to...
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    CNAs, LPNs, RNs and Pumps and Pearls Please Advise

    Nascar nurse replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    1. 11-7 - a nursing manager needs to come in on nights and supervise for a few shifts. They need to know that unexpected rounds can occur at any time. We had to do this a few times and it didn't...
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    The legalities of having a relative on your unit of employment?

    Nascar nurse replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It would appear you are just looking to start problems. If it is really causing a problem go to your supervisior. If you just don't "like it", let it go. It is not illegal and not worth being...
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    Crazy Work Environment

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

    Front door apology.. I spouted off before I checked my facts. I was misinformed and am big enough to admit it. Sorry. Now back to our regularly scheduled
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    Crazy Work Environment

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

    Jeesh, I hate when I'm wrong (oh well, bound to happen from time to time :) OP Check this fact sheet out, it may help you
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    Crazy Work Environment

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

    Lots of misinformed people here today. HIPAA has NOTHING to do with your insurance. It's all about your private medical records and who can and can not access them. Medicaid does NOT cover all...
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    Falls interventions

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

    I am in charge of falls in my facility. We actually have a fall committee; me, hskp supervisior, social service, therapist and maintenance. We do fall round first business day after a fall. We all...
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    what do you think of this policy?

    Nascar nurse replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When in doubt, go back to the basics... the ABC's. Air must go in, air must go out.. blood must go round and round (but stay inside the body). When this fails, you have an emergency and must act...
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    what do you think of this policy?

    Nascar nurse replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    well there are often 2 sides to every story. i have seen nurses send residents out for the most ridiculous things too. maybe this is happening in your facility. resident care and safety are always...
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    Dead or Not he was your Patient show some RESPECT!

    Nascar nurse replied to Jerry 75's topic in Emergency

    Like they say..."You can't fix stupid" & "Stupid should
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    what do you think of this policy?

    Nascar nurse replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As stated in previous posts, it would all depend on what was going on. I would gladly go along with this policy if not an urgent issue just to keep everyone happy. BUT.. urgent/potentially life...
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    Is there a clearinghouse or forum where LTC facilities can share survey issues?

    Nascar nurse replied to ChesterCountyMSN's topic in General Nursing

    Click the specialty tab at the top, click on nursing specialties, scroll to the LTC forum (actually labelled as geriatric forum i believe) and then check out the sub-forum for DON/ADON. Lots of...
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    State showed up today.

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

    We recently had a full code occur while state was in the facility. This survey team is very tough and had been down our throats. Once they knew there was a code in progress they respectfully went to...
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    Medical staff rude to my brother;complicated;advice please

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

    Yes, I find what was written to be very rude. My point is what actually gets said & what is the caregiver hears (both words and tone)is not always the same thing due to their stress with the...
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    Medical staff rude to my brother;complicated;advice please

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

    From my experience (and this is only a possibility because I was obviously not there), I have found many times when telling a loved one something they don't want to hear, they tend to preceive the...
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    Sleeping aides at work

    Nascar nurse replied to sasha2lady's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would have woke her up and told her this... no slamming doors for me. I would want her to know she was caught Depending on the situation and any explanation from her I may have even agreed to let...
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    Do you send meds along on a Leave of Absence?

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

    Out on
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    Help with Care Plans!!! What all to care plan???

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

    This would not work for me. How would you include some of the major disease processes, ie: IDDM, or use of anticoagulant meds, use of oxygen, HTN (which our survey team is on a kick
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    What Can I Say?

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

    My Daddy always said if I had nothing nice to say, to keep my darn mouth shut. Sounds like good advice for this situation
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    The Activities Dept.

    Nascar nurse replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    SO... What exactly is your point? Yep, their job is usually easier than the nurses. That is why the don't require the amount of education we do and why they don't get the pay we do. That does NOT...