GrandmaSqueak

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1. What makes a good DON

   GrandmaSqueak replied to imjstme's topic in Geriatric

   What makes a good DON depends on who you ask. Staff nurses want someone who supports them and helps out when it gets really hectic. Administrators want someone who looks after the bottom line. Being a night shift nurse, I agree with Blackcat99.

2. Roxanol 40mg q30 min

   GrandmaSqueak replied to GrandmaSqueak's topic in Hospice

   Thank you. Yes, it was titrated up to that level and she has end-stage cancer. I'm more at ease with it now, thanks again.

3. Roxanol 40mg q30 min

   GrandmaSqueak posted a topic in Hospice

   Last night I had an order to give Roxanol 40 mg po/sl q30 min prn. The evening shift had been giving it every hour. When I went to check on my resident at the onset of shift, I told the visitors (not family or POA) that she appeared comfortable and ...

4. Geriatric Simulators

   GrandmaSqueak replied to mlaz87's topic in Geriatric

   I'm not sure the expense would be worth it. Looking at the article, I was thinking he put her in the front seat so he could use the carpool lane.....

5. Bad messed up

   GrandmaSqueak replied to pcbeachbum's topic in Recovery

   The BON will probably not want you working with controlled substances while on probation. I worked with a nurse who was busted for diverting and using Demerol. She had to go to rehab and 2 years of probation. She worked in a blood mobile. She was...

6. If not nursing what other career would you have done?

   GrandmaSqueak replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in General Nursing

   If I had it all to do over again, I'd a Funeral Director.

7. Are the elderly just happy to see a white guy?

   GrandmaSqueak replied to kfostercma's topic in Geriatric

   As llg stated, resident hearing loss may have something to do with it. High frequencies are among the first to go, so it is easier to hear lower (male) voices. My experience has been that the elderly ladies often do not want male caregivers. They m...

8. License at Risk? Put up or shut up,,,

   GrandmaSqueak replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Two -- One for narcotic diversion with intent to sell, the other for diverting and using IM Demerol while on duty.

9. Opinions on new "rule"

   GrandmaSqueak replied to sillylil's topic in Geriatric

   The LTC unit I work on has 2 day shift nurses and 1 night shift nurse. I'm night shift and I give report to both at the same time. They are each assigned their own hall, so if one is late I can start with the hall of the one who is there. It helps ...

10. Leaving my comfy throne to go into LTC, comfort vs skills

    GrandmaSqueak replied to MzLopez4real's topic in Geriatric

    You say it's in a better location and suits your needs. If you can live with the pay cut, I say go for it. 30 residents on over-nights is pretty good, depending on how many CNA's you have. It will be a challenge and sharpen your skills. If you plan...

11. New Nurse Seeking Knowledge and Wisdom

    GrandmaSqueak replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric

    I agree with LTC_LPN. I usually advise people to give it 6 months, unless the place is a complete nightmare. It sounds like you are getting your bearings. Each shift gets a little better.

12. CNA's not completing assignment. Vent.

    GrandmaSqueak replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric

    My initial response to your post is: Did the on-coming shift do touch walk-through? I always encourage my CNA's to do touch walk-through instead of just receiving a verbal report. If they had actually gone into the rooms, they could have asked the...

13. California endorsement

    GrandmaSqueak replied to risyd's topic in Registration

    My advice is to contact the Calif BON. They will send you the information you need. California is not on any of the interstate contracts as far as I know. But, since you tested there, I don't see a problem with being licensed there.

14. New facility no med cart allowed

    GrandmaSqueak replied to Mqnurse13's topic in Geriatric

    I feel your pain. I once worked 2 weeks at a brand new facility. It was beautiful, but the call bells for the hall I worked rang at the front nurses' station. There was no nurses' station on my hallway. I did my charting in the room at the end of...

15. Membership Package Survey

    GrandmaSqueak replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Announcements

    I enjoy the information I get from reading the posts, but I see no particular reason to purchase a membership. Thanks to the above comments, I tried the survey and agree with /username, BSN, RN