Maedele

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1. restorative nursing

   Maedele replied to gale54's topic in Rehabilitation

   We just finished survey on friday 11/13/09 but they wont exit till monday that is when we find out the results, it shall be interesting. This was a very different survey called QIS, I believe it is the same everywhere? They walked around with their ...

2. restorative nursing

   Maedele replied to gale54's topic in Rehabilitation

   It would be great if we could keep this thread going. Being a Restorative Nurse is rewarding and can be fun and at the same time very frustratin, my RNA's are constantly pulled to the units or asked to do other jobs which means that many days program...

3. PPD Requirements

   Maedele replied to CherryAmes_RN's topic in General Nursing

   In Washington state, it is requiired to do the 1st step within 3 days of hire, and the second step 7-21 days after the first step. If an employee has a documented negative 2 step or 1 step within last 12 months from a previous employer we are only r...

4. Does staff use transfer belts?

   Maedele replied to Pooksmom1996's topic in Geriatric

   I'am the restorative nurse at my facility and I make it my daily mission to enforce use of gait belt. It is a safety issue for the residents as well as the staff. Anytime an NAC walks with a resident even if only SBA they use gaitbelts , only if the ...

5. Patients Treat Nurses Like Garbage!

   Maedele replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for saying that, I so agree with you. It is not always easy dealing with difficult patients but often depends on how one responds to them. If I ever have be patient in a hospital I hope to have nurses with your inside assigned to me.

6. ? RE: Starting A Restorative Nursing Program

   Maedele replied to julie1014's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks for the info, I've been having some issues with CNA's following the programs as it is easier for them to just do everything for the residents instead of taking the time to encourage them do things for themselves. Anyone else having the same is...

7. ? RE: Starting A Restorative Nursing Program

   Maedele replied to julie1014's topic in Geriatric

   Hello, I'am a restorative nurse from WA-state and would like to know how you set up your restorative programs, I have 3 regular RNA's and 1 to fill in on days off. Each RNA has 22 restorative programs, this does not include any ADL restorative progra...

8. To those scared about the NCLEX-PN

   Maedele replied to lvlissl2ebecca's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   :balloons:CONGRATULATIONS :balloons: Best wishes and success in your career as a nurse. Maedele

9. Nurses not doing assessments

   Maedele replied to gucci rush's topic in General Nursing

   I wonder how "these nurses" would feel if they were sick in a hospital and their nurse would "fake" assessments and therefore they might not get the medication or treatment they need or maybe even worse..DIE.. But I'am sure that thought never crosses...

10. considering an admissions/PR job in LTC..

    Maedele replied to theuncreativechic's topic in Geriatric

    How many hours do you spend per admission on average? I'am curious as my DNS thinks we should be able to complete an admission mostly within 4 hours that includes head to toe assessment, and ALL the paperwork including contacting physican verifying o...

11. Is current thinking on pain control creating drug addicts?

    Maedele replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Hello and Happy New Year to eveyone;) I haven't read all of the responses, hopefully I wont repeat something what was posted before. My thought on pain management is "pain is what the patient says it is" period!!! as some of you also stated. There a...

12. OMG!! You guys are right!

    Maedele replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric

    The only way we can protect ourselves is with documentation and in as much detail as possible. I document that I reported to the oncoming nurse and often state that nurse's name. It depends on the facility's policy whether you can use a name or not. ...

13. Ever Been Fired?

    Maedele replied to lpnurse2004's topic in Geriatric

    The nurse should then report the employer to the state board that issues the license to the nursing home, and report it to the BON. However, if a nurse falsifies records whether told to do so or not, that nurse is still responsible for her own acti...

14. Ever Been Fired?

    Maedele replied to lpnurse2004's topic in Geriatric

    I am glad you were able to get another job and your new employer is not judgemental. Your "old" employer actually accused you of falsifying records. In most states the employer is obligated to notify the BON of a nurse's suspected misconduct and the ...