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Problem patient and family

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

We have had some luck in our facilities holding weekly interdicipinary (nursing, social service, dietary, activities, therapy if appropriate) careplans with "tough" families. We present it as kind of...
opinions of young people as nurses

Nascar nurse replied to goober's topic in General Nursing

Hi. I graduated LPN school and began my first nsg home job when I was just 19. I had lots of gossip behind my back about being a teenager and had several nurses good naturedly calling me the "baby"...
RN to BSN online

Nascar nurse replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

To those of you looking into the Univ. of Wy. BSN program, or any other program for that matter, I am confused - can you take all the pre-req courses on line too or is just the nursing courses that...
Looking For A Change Maybe Ltc?

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

Bird2, you were doing just fine with your description. I would add to use some caution with the http://www.medicare.com site to make a total determination about a factility tho. This will only tell...
Taking Life Span

Nascar nurse replied to cat716's topic in Online Distance Learning

Have you tried any of the study guides available from the publishing companies, ie: RUE, Chancellors, etc? I used these and I thought they were very helpful to condense the studying down to what I...
I got a date!!!!

Nascar nurse replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

Best of luck to you. Just commit the study guide to memory and practice at home/work all you can and you will do fine. I remember leaving my test site (in Racine, WI) and reflecting on the test and...
Care plans...what is and isn't necessary

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

Oh please. If you care planned every "potential" you'd never have any time to give care. The potential for exposure to every illness all the other residents have, the potential for the roof to...
Handling Admissions in Your Facility

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

In my facility in Indiana, we handle admissions almost exactly as CapeCod's facility does on the previous post. The only addition, is our social service actually does the "paperwork" with the...
Sub-acute/rehab floors

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

Off thread... as far as wondering why someone independent is in LTC... We have an independent gentleman, leader of res. council, volunteers thru out facility, sets tables for meals etc. He does not...
Excelsior college - moving to California

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

I am an EC grad in Indiana. Have read alot on here about many problems with EC and Calif. but don't really understand all the specifics. I would definately talk to both the people at EC and the BON...
what is comfort care only?

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

In our facility, we usually let the resident (if able to) or the family decide about IV fluids/meds, etc. We give them the options and let them decide. Each has there own ideas of what "comfort"...
Excelsior College and CRNA

Nascar nurse replied to deannicholas's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

I'd just like to say I am an EC grad and proud. I agree that not everyone would have a good outcome from this program, but after 19 years of being an LPN - this was an ideal situation for me. I've...
Graduating Today

Nascar nurse replied to H60Medic's topic in Online Distance Learning

Congrats on graduating. I graduated from EC in May and passed NCLEX in June. Still smiling over this huge accomplishment :chuckle . When going on job interview, if they bring up concerns with this...
How to work with acute-minded nurses in LTC setting?

Nascar nurse replied to DG5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

What do you mean by med tech? We have QMA's in my state - they are just to pass medications. Is this what you
Don't laugh, but... what if I throw up??

Nascar nurse replied to Alice b.'s topic in General Nursing

My best advice - try to find a close friend with an equally strong and opposite gag reflex - my friend can't do poop, so when I can I do it for her. Then I call for her if someone is vomiting because...
How to work with acute-minded nurses in LTC setting?

Nascar nurse replied to DG5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

Wow, didn't realize that something like this was such a two sided thing. I guess I would fall under the more acute style, although I have never done acute nursing. By state regs, we have to call...
transition to management

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

I also do restorative and MDS in LTC. Was lucky I guess, as the transition was smooth for me. Have been in management 10 years now (staff development too). Will be glad to help you with whatever...
RN to BSN online

Nascar nurse replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

What is a
Typical Day For A Home Health Nurse | Life of a Nurse

Nascar nurse replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

Hi. I have been reading this thread and find it very interesting. I am a LTC nurse w/ 19 years experience (unit manager/staff development/MDS co). After many years of trying I finally finished ASN...
skills review

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

Is your facility going for JACHO (or how ever that goes) certification. This requires compentency testing of all nursing. Don't worry, you are probably to valuable to replace, even if you miss...
How long after CPNE can you take NCLEX?

Nascar nurse replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

You got a CPNE test date in only 3 months! Lucky dog. I applied July 04 and took the test Jan 6 2005. (Took in Racine - loved that site tho - examiners were all very nice and professional ladies)....
How did you find out about allnurses?

Nascar nurse replied to cnelle101's topic in General Nursing

I found this site while doing a nursing salary research. I think this is wonderful and am positively hooked. my only regret is that I went all thru EC ASN program without knowing about this support...
EC exams

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

You can take all pre-req courses w/o being enrolled and take the first 2 nsg tests w/o being enrolled. Do not sign a contract w/ any publishing complany. Most, if not all study guides can be bought...
How long after CPNE can you take NCLEX?

Nascar nurse replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

Congrats. on passing CPNE. I will always believe if you can get thru that, you can do anything you put your mind to. :balloons:
How long after CPNE can you take NCLEX?

Nascar nurse replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

It's like being all dressed up w/ no place to go. Just start studying for NCLEX during this time so you will be ready on the first day you're approved to

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