alika

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  1. NURSING JUDGEMENT.

    Oh and yes I do total care every shift on at least a few of my residents because we are short staffed. I have 3 MS patients that are contracted. So I do understand that.
  2. NURSING JUDGEMENT.

    Obviously you do not read my post close enough. I currently have 37 residents. That is roughly 10 meds a piece. I also do have wound dressings on my shift. My Aides on the other hand have around 10 residents each. And Your "edit" Is what I'm talking...
  3. LPN...not good enough??

    I'm an LPN and damn proud of it. Bring me an RN into my LTC facility and I guarantee us LPN's will run circles around them! We are the ones who make the place run. Our RN's sit behind a desk and do not have any idea what it takes to be a floor nurse ...
  4. NURSING JUDGEMENT.

    Sounds Like you work at a facility just like mine. Twice now in the past few months I have came across a resident who had passed and rigor mortis had set in. It is the total lack of competent CNA's. We are working so short staffed it is not funny. I ...
  5. Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    Oh Yea and Also..I don't even know how many times I've had a family member tell me "They have the right to Fall!" My response is OK. Well I really hope that isn't the outcome>>>
  6. Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    This happens often. "Mom doesn't need an alarm". As long as each nurse is documenting that mom is non-compliant with wearing Person alarm, staff is not responsible when mom falls and breaks her hip. Yes of course family will blame you, but as long as...