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    Need to move but have a versant contract

    quiltynurse56 replied to LCordelia's topic in Nursing Career

    It sounds like she did. What she did not know at that time was a job transfer of her husband's. OP, when you resign, let them know that it is due to a job transfer of your husband's that you had no...
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    Current CNA Considering LPN School

    quiltynurse56 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    One thing to look at too is their pass rate and their NCLEX pass
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    Hospice Nursing: A Season Pass

    quiltynurse56 replied to jeastridge's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I, as a nurse in LTC, appreciate the work of the hospice nurses. I want to add that Hospice nurses are a big help to the nurses in LTC who do the daily care. Whenever I have had a hospice patient...
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    Current CNA Considering LPN School

    quiltynurse56 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Since you enjoy your CNA job as well as working with the elderly, getting your LPN sounds like a logical step to me. Look around and see what options there are for schools for this. Go for
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    going from hospital to LTC--am i crazy?

    quiltynurse56 replied to irishlynn5's topic in General Nursing

    Find one with a good reputation in management as well as care for the residents. They are out there. I work evenings in one with 32 residents and management is
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    Graduate in one state and move to another!!

    quiltynurse56 replied to KHadlock's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You will need to apply to the BON of the state you are moving to. You can take the NCLEX anywhere, but your license would be in the state you applied for licensure in. You will need to look up the...
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    FAILED Lpn 3rd time

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

    Try the app NCLEX
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    Help! My Employer is Committing Medicaid Fraud!!

    quiltynurse56 replied to oreocookie123's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely
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    Should I buy a nice stethoscope?

    quiltynurse56 replied to arojumper's topic in General Students

    I used the Classic in school. I now work in a LTC and find the Cardiology III makes for better hearing. I have mine marked, both of them and I don't let others use
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    Plantar fasciitis, just curious have you had it?

    quiltynurse56 replied to tsm007's topic in General Nursing

    I have had it in the past, but not when I was a
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    educational value of care plans

    quiltynurse56 replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Students

    At first, I didn't understand the need for care plans. It does help us to prioritize. I have found since I have been working that having done all those care plans with the meds and labs has helped...
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    nurse with social anxiety

    quiltynurse56 replied to dreamer0x's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think it is a good idea to see a therapist and take the meds they suggest. I ended up going a therapist all during nursing school. Helped me a lot when I had some situations that in creased...
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    Lost computer files

    quiltynurse56 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Should backup files to an external hard drive, just in case. Don't have any advice for you about your current lost files as it sounds like you are doing what you can to find
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    Odd finding (Concerning genitalia)

    quiltynurse56 replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Around the orifice could be hemorrhoids. Though, skin tags can be a part of the aging
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    Thinking about quitting my job

    quiltynurse56 replied to kiah89's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Also know that not all LTC are like this. I work for a great
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    INR LABS

    quiltynurse56 replied to nikita12's topic in General Nursing

    Again, find out from your facility. We have a page where we put the new INR in that has the previous ones listed as well as their coumadin dosages that we fax for all of our INRs. The doctor faxes...
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    fall charting

    quiltynurse56 replied to nikita12's topic in General Nursing

    This. We first assess and get vitals before getting the resident up. Do vitals again. We have about 4 papers we chart on as well as calling DON, Physician and family. If the fall was unwitnessed or...
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    charting

    quiltynurse56 replied to nikita12's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I suggest finding out what your facility says to do. We only do narratives on those who are skilled nursing and those where things are going on we need to document. Not sure if this will change when...
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    adopting a facility for holiday

    quiltynurse56 replied to mbtsab's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The only thing I can say is to call the activities director and find out when would be a good time to do this. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day would not be good times. Most facilities do a facility...
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    I was happy once. Then I became a nurse

    quiltynurse56 replied to ebart03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You have received a lot of great advice. I want to add that there are some jobs out there where the nurses do get along. I suspect they are hard to find. I say this because when I worked as a CNA,...
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    Feeling like I'm a bad CNA constantly...

    quiltynurse56 replied to OpinionatedCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are new and only work weekends. It takes time to feel comfortable in your role. With the resident you mention about being soiled, I would check her pad anyway every couple of hours. Maybe even...
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    Patient care question

    quiltynurse56 replied to LadybirdRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for the clarifications everyone. I asked because I work LTC where things can be very different. I appreciate any opportunities to learn more as a new
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    Patient care question

    quiltynurse56 replied to LadybirdRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am confused. Was he a hospice patient? I am asking because of the G tube and the lack of a
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    Really, how bad can it be to work in LTC?

    quiltynurse56 replied to BirdieBird's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Day shift is usually the busiest in LTC. I work the evening shift in LTC. There tends to be admin around and much more physician communications going on during the day shift. Reading the threads...
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    Moved mom out of her house today!

    quiltynurse56 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry that you had to go through this today. Just remember, it is her dementia speaking when she acts like this. Remember that you did the right thing for her safety and the safety of...