infectionRN

infectionRN specializes in med surg-oncology-progressive care-Rehab.

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1. how many of you go to the grocery store after working with patients?

   infectionRN replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

   I go to the grocery store after work all the time. When we get to the store we grab a cart ( major organisms here). Even if you went home and showered, we would pick up more germs on those carts than a day at work, because we use are PPE.

2. In LTC, how many days did you orient before charging?

   infectionRN replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

   We give are nurses 80 hrs, unless their a new grad then we give 4 wks. One weekend does not seem like enough. Did you get to learn all the paper work that fast? Good Luck !

3. nursing home MAR's

   infectionRN replied to canadianlpngal's topic in General Nursing

   In the right hand corner on the mar, we write the date and our initials upon transcription of the order.

4. Leave the phone at home !!

   infectionRN replied to disney158's topic in Geriatric

   I know what you mean, I walked into the clean utility room the other day and CNA was in there on the phone. I gave them a written warning, it is posted everywhere no cell phones allowed in the clinical area. I'm sure they all still use them,it will b...

5. What to wear to a job interview

   infectionRN replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

   I interview nurses that wear scrubs all the time, they will always say I am on my way to work or just finished my shift.I also interview nurses that have been dressed in suits, I think either one will do. What ever you do , don't wear jeans. I always...

6. Getting care plan info to your staff

   infectionRN replied to ejpip1's topic in Geriatric

   At our facility we use CNA assignment sheets. Each morning we go through all the orders from the previous day, we then give them to the medical records girl and she inputs the information. It is mandatory that everyone carry one in their pocket for t...

7. New Charge Nurse needs advice with float assignment

   infectionRN replied to AdamRN2007's topic in General Nursing

   I have a CNA float from 11p -3pa on one unit, then go to the other unit from 4a-7a. By doing this it helps out both units, we keep a pull book so everyone shares the wealth. Good Luck

8. ulcer dressing won't stick

   infectionRN replied to mickeymouse123's topic in Geriatric

   opsite works well in this area, keeps soilage off the dressing as well. Good luck.

9. Monthly MAR/ TAR order checks

   infectionRN replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric

   Your right, they need to be checked against the current orders. Sometimes it can take up to 1.5 hours to complete one re-cap. My facility pays overtime to do these so they are not rushed and in turn a decrease of med errors are seen.

10. Multi Cultural Health Care

    infectionRN replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Baseline knowledge related to a specific culture can begin to assist a nurse’s development of culturally competent nursing care, such as-does this culture believe in immunizations? It's a process where the nurse continually strives to effectively del...

11. fellow nurse always "too busy" to help

    infectionRN replied to jam2007's topic in General Nursing

    I would aproach your nurse manager, maybe this nurse should not be in the role of a charge nurse. As a nurse manager myself I would appreciate that you came foreward with this matter. Maybe feel the other nurses out and see what their response is in ...

12. Your Favorite thing about being a nurse? Least favorite?

    infectionRN replied to Humanist's topic in General Nursing

    The favorite thing to me about nursing is it's very versatile. Least favorite= High stress

13. pt fall during shift change

    infectionRN replied to payatot21's topic in Safety

    This should be shared by both nurses, it gets done faster and both are thanful for the help. If you both pitch in, one assess the pt. and one call the md., you both chart what you have done.

14. Wound Care.

    infectionRN replied to CocoChanel's topic in General Nursing

    Smith & Nephew have a negative pressure wound vac that can hook onto a pole or w/c.

15. am I wrong to be upset with this resident?

    infectionRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric

    To protect yourself as well as the resident, call the female resident's family and inform them of the situation. Family would be very upset if something were to happen to her, not to mention the state would be in there so fast. Continue to pass the s...