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    staffing a subacute rehab unit

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

    On our skilled rehab unit (we don't use the term sub-acute b/c like capecod stated - we don't meet the guidelines for this) we have 44 beds. When full we staff 7-3 with 3 nurses (combo of RN/LPN)....
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    Excelsior College Designated Center Of Excellence In Nursing Education

    Nascar nurse replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yeah . From another proud
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    How do you monitor labs at your facility??

    Nascar nurse replied to johnson0424's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry to butt in, but CapeCod.. what exactly is your coumadin protocol? Can you spell this out.
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    Shouldn't ratios exist in LTC too?

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

    I've been a LTC nurse in the midwest for nearly 20 years. Yes, I think there should be some sort of mandate about staffing ratios in LTC. I also believe these ratios should be tied to the acuity of...
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    State Survey...Advice Please

    Nascar nurse replied to annabrooke93's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1st step: Take a BIG deep breath and RELAX :) I can't help you with any info on a temp license as in my state, everyone has to be licensed to work at all. I have been thru many state surveys in...
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    ADON job offered to someone outside & not me. Need opinion.

    Nascar nurse replied to Shell5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "I don't like working with alot of people and personalities because I have strong opinions and I get ticked real quick". It is just my humble opinion, that if I was looking for an ADON, this would...
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    Venting

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

    Hey sideline note.. After I posted the 1st reply, I noticed this "warned 0%" down by my name. Can everyone else see this too? Why would this come
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    Venting

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

    Here's to a better day tommorrow.
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    Are LPN's/LVN's real nurses?

    Nascar nurse replied to Faeriewand's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPN's are REAL NURSES and don't ever let anyone make you think your not, but boy will they try. I was an LPN for 19 years and finally completed my RN just this year. Thought I would severely hurt...
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    Staffing/Hiring: Am I dreaming or is this common practice?

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

    I think I would just go ask the DON or whoever does the schedule what is going on. Could be they very innocently messed up and haven't even realized it yet. Whatever the issue... they just messed up...
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    University of Wyoming RN to BSN Online

    Nascar nurse replied to skylock's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I plan to start this spring too. Nervous and excited. Think I will start with patho and get it out of the
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    MDS Process nurses

    Nascar nurse replied to nursegirl62's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with you. The best way to learn it is to do it. I got a whooping 2 hours of orientation, then the MDS gal at the time got mad about something else in the building and walked out mid shift....
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    MDS Process nurses

    Nascar nurse replied to nursegirl62's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi. I don't know if this is exactly what your looking for, but I will share how we do it. There are 2 of us RN MDS co. in our LTC. We have 90 beds w/ about 25-28 being medicare (quick turnover of...
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    Time spent studying for Excelsior NC exams?

    Nascar nurse replied to primadonna's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It took me approx a month of study for each exam. I work full time, have 2 school age kids and just didn't want to push myself any faster - enough is enough. I have heard about some going much...
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    Excelsior and The College Network

    Nascar nurse replied to FroggysMom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior is a UNIVERSITY - the one you get an actual diploma. RUE and College Network are over priced publishing companies that sells books to help you pass Excelsior exams. Please do a search on...
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    What is reasonable staffing?

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

    I have heard in the past that in this state.. the state pays more medicaid $$ to care for prisoners/day than they do for LTC residents/day. Don't know this to be a fact, but wouldn't surprise me...
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    What is reasonable staffing?

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

    Oh please. REALITY is.. in LTC 14 patients is a breeze, luxury, etc, etc. I have had nights when I was the only nurse in the whole house for 80 patients. I had QMA's passing meds, but I did all tube...
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    Excelsior and The College Network

    Nascar nurse replied to FroggysMom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    ok, hate to be rude... but how old are you. Better question is how long until you retire? I just completed in May and passed NCLEX in June. I ended up with almost a $2/hr raise from my LTC...
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    What is reasonable staffing?

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

    LOL - just what the heck were we thinking when we decided to do this anyway? Anyone else ever feel like we are the red-headed step children of the entire nursing field? As soon as you tell someone...
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    Do you ever forget to do things?

    Nascar nurse replied to night owl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ANYONE who says they NEVER forgets to do something is a BIG FAT LIAR! This is just human nature. Do the best you can, admit your mistakes and live and learn from it. I wouldn't want a cold hard...
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    gifts for LTC residents...Christmas!

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

    That's right - no candles. No open flames in a nursing home... receipe for disaster. Just use the information that someone gave you as to their likes/dislikes. You may want to check in with the...
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    Rue and Excelsior Question

    Nascar nurse replied to heaves24's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First make sure your state, or any state that you "think" you may want to work in later will accept EC program. Second - Rue is nothing but a study guide publishing company - they sell study guides...
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    Need career advice for new RN w/ 19 yr LPN experience

    Nascar nurse posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi. Need some advice for those of you that have been around for awhile. I have been an LPN in LTC for 19 years. I have been unit manager of an ICF unit, staff development co-or and most recently...
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    Need Advice On The Excelsior Program

    Nascar nurse replied to closatssl1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    STOP!! Can you get out of this contract with RUE??? If so, stop it now!! You can get many of these exact study guides off ebay for a FRACTION OF THE COST!! RUE is probably charging several hundred...
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    I was horrified today!!!!

    Nascar nurse replied to nursejennie76's topic in Emergency

    I work in LTC in Indiana. Just call Indiana dept of health and they will go check it out - they are required to check out all complaints. Usually I go over board to defend a LTC as it seems we...