Jessie71385

Jessie71385 has 7 years experience and specializes in Geriatric.

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1. HELP!! Care plans on MWD orders

   Jessie71385 replied to KathySandersSoffos's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   KathySandersSoffos - I have been in LTC for 8 years now, and have never seen things like this on the MAR. This would be something that would either be included in the weekly/monthly assessment or...

2. State Survey Guidelines

   Jessie71385 replied to busybee22's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   The best assurance I can give is follow your companies policies regarding everything in question. No matter where you are, the surveyor will want to be sure you are following the policy designed by...

3. How often do you get called?

   Jessie71385 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I developed a list for our "Nurse Supervisor" (one floor, whichever the supervisor is that day). Call me for unexpected deaths, fire, elopement, fall with injury, and raging family. They do know to...

4. Rant About the Administrator

   Jessie71385 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   You're the DON/DNS whatever you call it in your facility, right CapeCodMermaid? Have you every said anything to him about it? I have a very green to being an administrator and in my company,...

5. Anyone else tired of LTC?

   Jessie71385 replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   My intention was never to be harsh, nor unforgiving. I absolutely love LTC! You're right CrispyCritter, some do come to vent. I came to the wrong posting, and was at too passionate a place in the day....

6. Anyone else tired of LTC?

   Jessie71385 replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am so saddened and appalled by all of these comments. If you want out of long term care, get out!!!!! If you are not wanting to take care of the amazing people we care for, then get out!!!! The...

7. RN - Crushing medications

   Jessie71385 replied to DDdove's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I agree with the above - pinkiepie. The only time you have to do them separately is with residents with PEG tubes. Otherwise, mix up with applesauce/pudding/jelly and

8. Soooo discouraged:( First Med Error

   Jessie71385 replied to LuvTheNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Oh my, it is okay. People are not perfect, we are human and we make errors. I don't care if it is your first week, or your 20th year. You will make a mistake. Make sure you learn from it, and make...

9. Moving from LTC to hospital

   Jessie71385 replied to ahlarabeautty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I always recommend, after receiving your RN license, that you work in the acute care setting before long term care. It gets you aware of acute issues and critical thinking skills. It also lets you...

10. Salary expectations

    Jessie71385 replied to cgwrn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Wholly, he**! I have 9 years experience as a nurse. 8 in long term care, no including the many years I was a CNA before I went to nursing school. I am DON and started at $50,000. Good luck to

11. Is this normal?

    Jessie71385 replied to Nick2you's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nick2you, unfortunately this is pretty standard for LTC. I would advise that if you don't feel comfortable that you request more orientation. LTC is awesome and fun, but it isn't for everyone. Good...

12. Trying to make it in LTC

    Jessie71385 replied to nomadicnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have done long term care for 12 years. My suggestion to you is to learn your residents. Learn their in's and out's. Their preferences. Long term care is about the person, not the process. It is not...

13. Looking for advice for LTC

    Jessie71385 replied to Pipnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unfortunately, I agree with all the others. In long term care, we focus more on chronically ill patients, and improving their quality of life. Not necessarily their quantity of life. I appreciate your...

14. Starting nursing school..why am I so afraid?

    Jessie71385 replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Students

    1) I was a CNA before I started nursing school, and I thought the exact same thing that you did. "I know all about nursing!!!" NOT!!!! You have a slight upper hand, but not very much. Don't go in...

15. No vacation! worn out-- how do you guys do it?!

    Jessie71385 replied to TigerxLiLy's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I wish there was a good answer for you. We have two MDS Coordinator's. I do Medicare/Mgd Care. The other does regulatory and care plans. I am on call 24 hours per day. Even when I'm off, I go in or...