bubblymom373

bubblymom373 specializes in LTC.

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1. NIGHT SHIFT CENTRAL!

   bubblymom373 replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

   Pros: great teamwork (so few people you have to work together), no bosses, no family (unless pt is dying or major health issue), Cons: waking docs in the middle of the night, disregard for sleep time of night staff (meetings scheduled during sleep ...

2. Occurence reporting to punish other nurses

   bubblymom373 replied to sistrmoon's topic in Relations

   I agree with chevyv, I would rather fix the mistake. Granted after fixing it I will talk with the nurse involved and tell what I had found. If the mistake is repeated and by the same nurse yeah then it is written up. I figure she at least had fai...

3. Omnicare (new thread)

   bubblymom373 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric

   This was two years ago, it was Vitamin K injectable. Not in our contingency, for whatever reason. Thank goodness it is now.

4. Omnicare (new thread)

   bubblymom373 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric

   Omnicare in my area is terrible. We don't have drugs we need in contingency. Our refill time is terrible, sometimes it takes two days for refill. STAT orders have to be picked up by one of their couriers from a pharmacy in town and brought to our fa...

5. Day 5 of orientation, want to quit

   bubblymom373 replied to Anne36's topic in New Nurse

   Make yourself a little cheat sheet for the med pass. Does the resident take the meds whole, crushed, or one at a time? In pudding, applesauce, ice cream etc. Do they get special house supplements? Do they have medications kept in another place on...

6. It's sort of a bummer with some of these aids

   bubblymom373 replied to ldiva0808's topic in Relations

   When I give the CNAs the vitals list I will usually tell them what time they are to be completed by. If they are really busy I will get some of the vitals. If the vitals are not done by the time specified I hound them till they do. I work 2230 -06...

7. Anyone else dealing with anxiety/emotional issues?

   bubblymom373 replied to rntj's topic in General Nursing

   Breathe, just breathe. Eventually it will become easier and less stressful. I think anxiety with charge nurse responsiblities is fairly normal.

8. DNR Grey Areas

   bubblymom373 replied to RNtoThe3rd's topic in General Nursing

   You did just fine. You advocated for your patient and and dealt with that resident in a professional manner. It is hard to remain calm and cool when some jack wagon is in your face.

9. You know it's gonna be a bad day at the home when

   bubblymom373 replied to DixieRedHead's topic in Geriatric

   You know it is going to be a bad day at the home when: You pull into the parking lot for work and there is an ambulance and fire truck at the front door of the home.

10. Another Rant About Rudeness/Bullying/Eating

    bubblymom373 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Relations

    To kgh31386 , Could I have the number for the wahmbulance? I work with a couple of people I need to call it for.

11. Please someone help me understand..........

    bubblymom373 replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in Emergency

    It sounds like more education is needed in regards to the role of Hospice in a facility. Those poor patients.

12. Rn hurt by cold behavior

    bubblymom373 replied to RNHURT's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry about your mom. How awful that your place could not be a bit more understanding due to the circumstances. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

13. ER Abuse

    bubblymom373 replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    I have been on the sending side myself in a nursing home. After hours you get an oncall that doesn't want to deal with a sick patient. "I don't know them so send him in "I have heard this alot and believe me sending someone to the ER is not my favo...

14. write-up for insubordination because I turned my back to cry...

    bubblymom373 replied to farmernurse26's topic in Relations

    I also agree with the others. Quit. If they treat new hires like this how bad will it be once you are off probation?

15. Feeling sick but don't want to call out on first day of orientation

    bubblymom373 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I would haul my butt in and try to work. Then if you still feel bad later,you can ask to go home, but at least they see that you made an attempt.