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    I really do feel depressed about the situation

    quiltynurse56 replied to NurseEnvision's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you probably should at least go back to LTC for now and when you are settled there, start looking for the kind of job you would like to try.. If you are going to school for your RN, stay...
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    Signing off on another nurses paperwork

    quiltynurse56 replied to cb9115's topic in General Nursing

    I work LTC and the last place I worked in had it set up so that if the skin assessment could not be done by the nurse doing the rest of the admission, it would be passed to the next shift. Usually...
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    November is National Prematurity Awareness Month

    quiltynurse56 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    My first grandchild was born 1 day short of 27 weeks and weighed 2.5 pounds. Spent 9 weeks in the NICU and had many scares along the way. He is now a happy and healthy soon to be 5 year old. His...
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    Advice for a brand new LPN at a LTC facility

    quiltynurse56 replied to Scrublife16's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    NurseNick said everything I was
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    When to start administering "hospice medications."

    quiltynurse56 replied to LPN9200's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like they had needed reviewing of how the roxanol works. Many people believe it hastens death. Where as it makes them more comfortable during this process. There are always going to...
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    Does my mental illness make me unfit to be a nurse?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Pudding212's topic in General Nursing

    The ones I have dealt with ask about mental health hospitalization. As was said in a previous post, check the BON website to see if there is any further
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    Nurses: Monthly or Weekly Planners

    quiltynurse56 replied to biobots's topic in General Nursing

    I use my calendar on my Mac which syncs with my iPhone as well as my watch. Having it sync to my phone makes it handy when scheduling appointments. Have the next thing on my watch is handy too in...
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    Agency Nurses

    quiltynurse56 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we agency nurses have to hit the floor running. There are going to be poor nurses working via an agency. Your facility can ask the agency to not allow them back. Also, it has been noted that...
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    Night shift help..

    quiltynurse56 replied to Wandrlust's topic in General Nursing

    That is totally up to you. Can you schedule yourself both ways for these 6 weeks and then decide which way you
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    abusive yelling husband, new baby, not sure what to do

    quiltynurse56 replied to Noodle28's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yes get out. Call Domestic Abuse hotline or the shelter in your community. Sounds like you will also need to get a protection order for you and the baby
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    Muslim??

    quiltynurse56 replied to FloridaLpn2015's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my opinion it would not be a good idea to wear it in those situations, Why? You don't want anyone to grab it if they become enraged and harm you. Wear it to and from work. If your mental health...
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    Prayer that Works before taking Nclex

    quiltynurse56 replied to backpackvega's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Lots of people pray before the NCLEX Just haven't seen one posted here. There are many who pray to God. I don't pray to
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    Whose responsibility is the incident report in this case?

    quiltynurse56 replied to LeahSunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I always figured that when report was finished, narc counted and keys handed over to the next shift nurse, that I was now off the floor. Fortunately, wherever I have worked, I was left to do charting....
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    Lpn to Rn online

    quiltynurse56 replied to Nelsonneal's topic in LPN to RN

    Didn't realize it was from the BON..sorry about that. Excelsior listed my state as good and it
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    Lpn to Rn online

    quiltynurse56 replied to Nelsonneal's topic in LPN to RN

    Before you jump on Excelsior, double check with your BON if they actually do accept them. After Excelsior telling me that mine does, I found out from mine that it does not. Saved me lots of
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    Wrong side for amputation(loss of license)

    quiltynurse56 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My husband had an inguinal hernia repaired this summer and the doctor handed him the marker to mark which
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    holidays... sick call...

    quiltynurse56 replied to imsickagain's topic in General Nursing

    You came in here to ask about this issue. You have received your answers from many nurses here. It seems to me that you came to allnurses with the hope that we would tell you to go ahead and do it...
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    Job Hopper

    quiltynurse56 replied to 1Sharon1's topic in General Nursing

    8+ jobs in 3 years!?! I wonder if you aren't quitting before settling into a job and getting in to a routine, You may want to step back and look at your expectations versus reality. Also, your...
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    holidays... sick call...

    quiltynurse56 replied to imsickagain's topic in General Nursing

    The places where I have worked tend to alternate holidays. So, it looks to me like this is your year to work. You may have to adjust your Christmas plans to accommodate this each
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    Wrongful suspension??

    quiltynurse56 replied to Mrsd1983's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can't say if it was a wrongful suspension or not, but I can suggest you start looking for another job. This doesn't sound like a place where I would want to
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    Is my nursing CYA brain taking it too far?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Kallie3006's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The band form, the part you are questioning is who bears responsibility should your child be hurt. This means that you will be and not the school, sponsors, etc. The med form for medications. You...
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    CNA

    quiltynurse56 replied to aliciaj04's topic in General Nursing

    Is there another agency? In my very rural area, there are several
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    WILTW 10/8: Flexed to Tenacity

    quiltynurse56 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I have not worked for 4 weeks and am itching to get back I work per diem which makes taking that much time off easy. I have been traveling. An home now and signed a 4 week contract today. Start on...
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    Beginner LPN of 3 days

    quiltynurse56 replied to coconut3431's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Create a schedule of what needs to be done when. You should already have an idea of when the med passes are. Maybe one of the nurses can help with that. I also take the list of residents and write...
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    Am I too old to be a nurse?.

    quiltynurse56 replied to KLARISSA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are not too old at all. I graduated and achieved my license at