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How do I submit my signatures on VA applications for forms 10-2850a and 306? I do not want my application rejected on a technicality. Adobe Acrobat Reader has the option to submit a digital signature, but this function is disabled on the 10-2850a, an...

Thank you so much, Micco! Best wishes to you and yours

It's from her post above: 1. get specific 2. check regs 3. read policy 4. determine audience 5. set time and place 6. evaluate effectiveness Good luck!

My best guess about what you're asking is that if you want to develop an inservice, you aren't sure how to get it approved - is that right? As in, do you need to ask someone in advance, develop it, get approval? If that's what you mean, I don't have ...

Hi, I'm not sure exactly what you're asking. Can you elaborate?

The large national company I work for also uses a paid employment verification system, but this is for verifying wages when applying for loans and housing. It varies from state to state as to what an employer can or will say in a reference check. T...

Hi all, I'm starting orientation tomorrow on my new position as a case manager. Do you veterans have any advice for a newbie - things you wish you'd known, learned more about from the beginning, mistakes you wish you hadn't made, things you had to le...

Jessica, I feel the same way - now that I'm in hospice, I finally feel like I'm a real nurse. It's a good fit for my personality - it's where I am supposed to be. Isn't this a great feeling?

Thanks, doodlemom. I've been reading a lot of old posts over the past few months and that has ben really helpful. Any other advice?

Jersey RN, are you using the 1990 book called Notes on Symptom Control in Hospice and Palliative Care, by Peter Kaye? Is this the newest edition? Thanks-

I accepted a job with hospice today! I'm going in for IDG and new hire paperwork tomorrow - yay! Congrats on your new job. I bought Final Gifts several weeks ago in preparation for the career change. (TCU/Float LPN in hospital for 2 yrs, brand new RN...

You have to have seen the movie (Office Space) to get the quote. Highly recommended, it's one of my faves. If you've ever worked an office job outside of nursing, you'll probably relate. We watch it over and over and over again . . .

Transforming Nurses' Stress and Anger: Steps Toward Healing 2nd ed By Sandra P Thomas 2004, Springer Publishing

At our facility, the infection control department uses both methods (tracking hand rub usage and having staffers watch for complicance.) But to clarify the "spy" reference - it's not as bad as it sounds. When you are asked to do hand hygiene surveys,...

OP, I am still confused about why the doc is threatening to sue the agency. On what grounds? Can you please clarify for me? Or was it the patient who threatened to sue? Not sure I'm getting an accurate picture of what went on here. Thanks-

I've been working as an LPN for one year and have one semester to go before I'm an RN. I'm still working on finding an organizational system that will help me with time management on my shift. If you would be willing to post your personal "cheat shee...

OP, I think you did the right thing, for all the same reasons given by the other poster's who have validated your actions. This thread has given me a lot to think about in terms of liability; I will no longer be taking family member's BPs "out of cur...

You're going to have to take the initiative and try to suggest possible solutions to your clinical instructor. I've found that managers, etc are always more receptive to accomodating your requests when you propose a solution. How long are your clinic...

i can't eat m&m's anymore since they changed the colors. i always used to save the greens for last because they reminded me of kermit the frog. the kitchen sink is only used for food-related washing. if you come in from outside and need to wash...

Well, my LPN to RN program has definitely not rehashed everything from the LPN year. We have been presented with completely new material. I have learned so much that would have helped me in my practice earlier, and it's expanded my critical thinking ...

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Okay, what kind of comments are you anticipating? I think we can answer your questions better if you give us some more info. Did your instructor say something or have a strange expression when she couldn't get your BP? What happened when she couldn't...

Yep, no problem!

Getting good at BP's just takes a lot of practice. It's hard to sort out all the artifact noises (tubes bumping, etc.) from the actual Korotkoff sounds. One way that helps sometimes is to watch for the needle flutter - it usually flutters with the re...

Our Foley kits come packaged with Betadine; I've never heard of NS being used. How do the infection rates compare? Although the urethra is sterile, the external genitalia are not - that's why we disinfect. My "lucky charm" is to always have an assis...