jornac

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1. Fibromyalgia

   jornac replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

   It seems to me that there are a great number of people in this world that seek narcotic pain medication for whatever ails them. Anyone every heard of an "addictive personality". There are also a great number of us with actual pain that try ever...

2. Dnr

   jornac replied to momrn50's topic in Geriatric

   In our facility, we have a very specific DNR policy. It is discussed with residents ans families on admission and is included in our admission packet. To make a long story short, we only do CPR on resident if we witness the arrest. Which means, if...

3. Survey Time

   jornac replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric

   I have had this very experience. It was 4 or 5 years ago by now. I will always remember it as my "Worst Infection Control Nightmare!!" We developed a strange rash with itch. As Infection Control Nurse (at that time), I contacted our County He...

4. Not me!

   jornac replied to Town & Country's topic in Geriatric

   I have an idea!!! I work in a 75 bed facility in Wyoming. Our State has a minimum staffing requirement of 1 nurse (RN or LPN) for every 50 residents. Therefore, we are required to have 2 nurses in house at all times. at all times. It ...

5. MDS/PPS nurses... a roll call

   jornac replied to Talino's topic in Geriatric

   I do hope this is still an active thread. I would love to participate. MDS coordinator for the duration of the MDS process. I have some knowledge of the PPS/SNF. Do education for new MDS users. 75 bed LTC facility 70% Medicaid. Currently doing ...