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    Short staffing incentive ideas???

    quiltynurse56 replied to kms6417's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to say they should get some travelers too. Wish places would learn that expecting staff to constantly work extra will only make the already short staff shorter yet due to
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    5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    quiltynurse56 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
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    Plus Size Scrubs

    quiltynurse56 replied to MissRN_Dior's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like the Cherokee cargo pants with elastic waist band. For me they fit well. Tops, I have gone with whatever fits in prints, but am going to change out my scrubs to single color sets. I have...
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    5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    quiltynurse56 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Happy birthday to WILTW Me? Being the wife of a car accident victim is no fun. The darn ER wouldn't let me back there for what seemed like forever. When I got back there, the doctor came in and...
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    Look for a College for my Daughter

    quiltynurse56 replied to ConcernMama's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a graduate of Iowa Central and they have a good program. From my viewpoint, for the ADN, either ICCC or NIACC. I don't really know about anything of the community colleges in the southern part...
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    6 months in... and I had a fall...

    quiltynurse56 replied to rosyariana's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think that first patient fall is the one that gets us the most. Just remember that no matter what preventions are in place, falls will happen. We do what we can to prevent them, but falls
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    5/21 WILTW: The journey sucks and the end isn't pretty either

    quiltynurse56 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that I am really enjoying this per diem I am doing through a staffing agency. I also learned that I don't like ERs that shut out family members when their loved one first arrives. They want...
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    Responsible for MARs/TARs

    quiltynurse56 replied to BikerNurseLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, once a week the night nurse is suppose to do this. Not that it always gets done, but that is the
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    Patently false rumours of LVN phase out.

    quiltynurse56 replied to Redmiata1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not sure how you are replying to here as the quote feature is your friend. That being said, if you want the pay of the RN, get your RN. When I got my LPN, I did not expect RN pay. Yet, at my job,...
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    HM to LPN

    quiltynurse56 replied to Meiba2k16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you looked into getting the ADN/ASN RN and then move up to the BSN? I know a lot of nurses who have done it this way where I
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    Confusion over the 3 checks

    quiltynurse56 replied to hazeyraine's topic in Patient Medications

    In nursing school, we were shown med administration with taking the MAR into the room with us. Have you been working in LTC? That may be where some confusion may some into play. Will the hospital...
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    New aide on the floor... HELP!!

    quiltynurse56 replied to chwcbesteph's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Take her aside and explain to her that communication with the Dr. is between Dr. and nurse. You may also have to be specific about what information you need when. If you need the I&O once a...
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    Patently false rumours of LVN phase out.

    quiltynurse56 replied to Redmiata1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Most places, LPNs can not do initial assessments either. This post shows that you did not do RN work. Also, if this has been such an issue for you, why didn't you get your RN so you could get that RN...
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    Patently false rumours of LVN phase out.

    quiltynurse56 replied to Redmiata1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is one of those things that are cyclical as well as regional. Also, LPNs may not be found in large numbers in hospitals, there are plenty of opportunities in other
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    Am I totally screwed

    quiltynurse56 replied to Scooter15's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that by now, the surveyors have finished. Was there anything about this in their report? That would be something to find
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    PP nurse thinking about doing LTC

    quiltynurse56 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know where you live, but where I live, LTCs are begging for nurses. The only way to find out is to apply to places. You could also go through a staffing agency and see if can get hours that...
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    Med error documentation

    quiltynurse56 replied to Ruger2014's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, once we realize there was a med error, we assess the patient and take their vitals. We then fill out a medication error form and include our assessment on it. We also state what...
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    Full-time job & wanting per diem

    quiltynurse56 replied to 2016New's topic in General Nursing

    For my per diem job, I fill out the calendar with the dates and shifts I am available. Once I accept a shift for my prn job in the facility I am employed, I mark the per diem calendar as not...
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    Resident falls everyday

    quiltynurse56 replied to angelsite2850's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, document each fall. You probably are suppose to call the family too. Should he be injured, you send him to the
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    Medical Assistants in jails?

    quiltynurse56 replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    MA can either mean Medical Assistant or Medication Aid. I am wondering if what they are looking for are Medication Aids. Many LTC facilities utilize Medication Aids. Any more, they are needing to...
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    Nebraska Nurses

    quiltynurse56 replied to nebraskagirl16's topic in General Nursing

    Bergen-Mercy, Creighton, Methodist, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Immanuel are all good hospitals in the area. Does Ehrling Bergquist on Base hire civilians? I do not live in Omaha but...
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    Infection control + gloves

    quiltynurse56 replied to eiwneon's topic in General Nursing

    Now if you are wondering about what the gloves are made out of, then that will be up to the individual. I find that for my hands, the vinyl non-powdered ones are best. Now at your clinical sites,...
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    How often does a nurse get interutted during a shift

    quiltynurse56 replied to fissileflower's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes the interruptions get interrupted. Happens a lot. Everyone is trying to do their job and the aids are wanting to let you know about something. The family members may have questions....
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    Finished first year of RN school. Should I take the NCLEX-PN?

    quiltynurse56 replied to FLnurseprospect's topic in General Nursing

    In my state it is school specific. Usually the community colleges offer this option. That first year is the same for both LPN and RN which is why you can take that
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    Finished first year of RN school. Should I take the NCLEX-PN?

    quiltynurse56 replied to FLnurseprospect's topic in General Nursing

    I have several friends who got their LPN license and worked as an LPN while finishing the RN. For each of them, they felt is was worth it doing this way. Only you can decide which way to