Know your residents, what's in their plan of care and that the plan of care is being followed, do things according to policy and the way you were taught. Time for the short cuts to go out the window. Nurse - make sure you hold the inner canthus of the eye for 1 min. after application of glaucoma drops (we got nailed on this a couple of years ago). Wash your hands or do proper hand hygiene frequently, be on time with your meds. Don't give insulin injections while in the dining area. Answer call lights promptly. ALWAYS knock on the doors before entering a room. Make sure all the call lights are within reach. Make sure there are oxygen signs on the doors of the rooms where O2 is in use. Make sure foley catheter bags are off the floor and in dignity bags if possible. Provide privacy. Proper glove use. Know the steps in range of motion. What does RACE stand for? Where can an MSDS book be found? Make sure you are doing peri-care properly - front to back. Know the definition of abuse, what to report, to whom to report, when to report it.
This is just off the top of my head - we're expecting state anyday too. My first year with state as an RN in a supervisory position I felt like crud, like I didn't know anything! Just stay calm. Take a deep breath and remember that they are just people too. If I remember more tips, I'll come back and post more! Sorry you asked?
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