GretaRN

GretaRN

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  1. vent

    Hi all, last week day nurse hadn't changed drsg (scaly/mole) on resident back for 4 days, the drsg was dated..I did change and thankfully the mole was healing. I wrote in report book regarding this and the next day she told me he didn't want it chang...
  2. advise please

    day nurse found this...she did take care of it...I wasn't there...she just wanted the 3rd shift to be aware of it happening........
  3. advise please

    Hi all, Last night.....I've been working in a wonderful small nursing facility for 3 1/2 months...I love it, people are supportive and the residents are loved and get phenominal care...that being said...I had an incident happen and was looking for so...
  4. LTC Emergencies - Not prepared!

    Hi, I think you need to make your concerns known and ask for more orientation time. Good Luck!
  5. Med Admin. question

    Hi ALL, I have a question regarding meds and working 3-11. I recently did an orientation for second shift and am a little unclear on timing of meds. The facility uses PM and HS, we also have 5pm and a few 10pm scheduled as well. The nurse I was or...
  6. Assisted living ?

    Thanks for your reply, sounds just like my place. I just have to wrap my head around the idea w/charting and what is acceptable to chart and not (regulations) We also call in other RN'S to do special care...I kind of feel incompetent when we do this...
  7. Assisted living ?

    Hi all, Question or a few...working in alf-dementia unit for 1 year now...there is a lot of "I hope their not writing that in the chart" by wellness director...example - resident resistant to care ,the resident required 2/3 girls to get her ready..W...
  8. Staff Ratios at Nursing Homes

    since last post I have moved to an assisted living facility and LOVE it!:redpinkhe
  9. Med question?

    thanks, I don't get to see her physician I only work part time, eves and every other weekend days,,, but will discuss w/unit manager who does communicate with him.
  10. Med question?

    Hi, Have been in assist. living for 3 months now...love it...but one resident is on trazadone, she has moderate anxiety, is 70 year old w/picks disease. In the past she would wake around 6am and be anxious (packing things etc.) I believe she was on...
  11. ALFIE QUESTION

    Hi all, after working in LTC for 9 months I have recently taken a job in ALF: which I LOVE so far...question? when checking new med sheets for the month I have come across something which I would like some advice on example: original order: celexa 6...
  12. Activities for Confused Adults

    Thats what its all about!!! :)
  13. Where are all the nurses?

    what part of the cape?
  14. Brushing up

    Hi, definately do dosage until you are proficient at it...there is a test each semester. also A&P. I used the Saunders Review Book throughout it is great!
  15. Staff Ratios at Nursing Homes

    It sure does I don't think I could do it without the staffing I have.