txwildflower57

txwildflower57

Telemetry; Stroke

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About txwildflower57

txwildflower57 has 3 years experience and specializes in Telemetry; Stroke.


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  1. Day shift or night shift - Which do you prefer? Why?

    I love working my 7p-7a shifts. I worked those for almost 10 years. Decided to go to days with a different type of job - hate it, hate it, hate it. I stuck it out for a year but now I am going to searching for a job where I can work my nights agai...
  2. Do you have to be certified to debride wounds in a hospital?

    I don't know about debriding a burn wound - have done other types before but to me the question here is "Did she break the rules and not follow Dr.'s orders?" I hope the patient is ok.
  3. Death- your experiences

    I work in LTC and I think that we do still have feelings about death but we have to protect ourselves so we don't "fall apart" everytime someone passes away. Especially if you work in LTC or Critical Care where it can be a daily situation. I do fee...
  4. Death- your experiences

    I work with a doctor who believes that the elderly in the LTC shouldn't have anything more than Tylenol! He's a jerk! Patients should always have all comfort measures at end of life.
  5. Salary - is it normal to work 60 plus hours a week?

    I am a DON in a smaller facility, don't have an ADON or MDS coordinator. I do it all and still have to cover the floor if I don't have a nurse. I do my best to keep my hours to 40-45 but many times it isn't possible. I feel that I get paid for 40 ...
  6. lpn as ADON?

    I know that a lot of LTCs do have LPN/LVN as the ADON. I think it does come down to the money part. I agree, I would have a very hard time having a LPN/LVN supervising me. I really don't think they are ever in "Charge" perse, I think they would ha...
  7. lpn as ADON?

    I know that a lot of LTCs do have LPN/LVN as the ADON. I think it does come down to the money part. I agree, I would have a very hard time having a LPN/LVN supervising me. I really don't think they are ever in "Charge" perse, I think they would ha...
  8. What's the best way to supervise the CNA's?

    I am a DON in LTC and I have found that several of you have the right idea. I tell my CNAs all the time that they are doing a great job. I have also found that if a situation occurs and "no one" knows exactly who's doing it that I can cover a good ...
  9. The Affordable Care Act - Strengthening Medicare

    Well, you must not be working in Long Term Care because it's biting us in the butt! Our patients benefits are being cut so bad we can barely do therapy or any other types of care that can improve their lives.
  10. LPN working CNA shifts??

    As a DON in a LTC I think they are really doing you an injustice - it would have to be really an emergency before I would put one of my nurses on the unit as an aide. Do I expect my nurses to be helpful & assist the aides when needed - absolutel...
  11. Being an ugly nurse

    I am a woman but I was over 50 when I got my RN. I have found that many of your elderly patients want the us "older" nurses because they have more confidence in our abilities. Your age will be advantage for you. Patients don't care how cute or young ...
  12. Seeking advice and how to approach former job

    I think the best way to go about this is to contact HR and find out if you are rehirable first. Then submit your resume' with a cover letter, don't say you quit - say you had to adjust your work schedule to accomodate your school schedule. Let them k...
  13. Got No Job? Come be an RN !

    I agree whole heartedly!! I personally believe that it should be a requirement in every state and every nursing school (LVN, LPN, RN, BSN) - that a person has to be a CNA working in a facility for atleast 6 months before they can even apply to nursi...
  14. Out, Out, Damned Spot!

    One thing that the "facility" owners are forgetting is that the private home sectors are going away from carpeting and putting in wooden or tile floors because of the dirt, grime, stains, etc... that get into carpets. Allergies are way up because of...
  15. Are nurse patient ratio's safe with the numbers rising away?

    Well, as a DON in a LTC I would like to let you know that my resident's care is #1. I make sure I see and talk with each resident each day. I also listen to my nurses and aides so I can try to make a better work environment for them. As for the pa...