Micki72

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1. 11-7 meds

   Micki72 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric

   Sorry, don't know why it posted twice

2. 11-7 meds

   Micki72 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric

   Residents with a Peg tube get all their A.M. meds. In addition to Synthroid & Omeprazole, some residents have orders for 6am Reglan, Hydralazine, Ativan, Keppra, ABH gel, Lyrica, Norco, breathing treatments.

3. 11-7 meds

   Micki72 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric

   Residents with a Peg tube get all their A.M. meds. In addition to Synthroid & Omeprazole, some residents have orders for 6am Reglan, Hydralazine, Ativan, Keppra, ABH gel, Lyrica, Norco, breathing treatments.

4. Flexible med times

   Micki72 replied to laderalis's topic in Geriatric

   Mn nurse...With UR med pass times, you could give all UR meds with the 0600 meds & wouldn't be waking someone for just a synthroid or an omeprazole.

5. writing telephone orders

   Micki72 replied to nurse4lyfe37's topic in Geriatric

   nurse4lyfe37...why would you have to write the order to admit to ICU? If you sent the resident to the hospital, you would write an order to be transferred to the hospital. Once seen by the ED, they determine the next course of treatment. If they thin...

6. Flexible med times

   Micki72 replied to laderalis's topic in Geriatric

   Our facility has been doing this for a while. Our med pass times are: Upon Rising (UR) 6am-10am Prior to Bed (PB) 6pm-10pm QD: UR HS/PM: PB BID: UR PB TID: UR 2P PB QID: UR 12P 4P PB Q12 hours: 6A 6P Q8 hours: 6A 2P ...

7. 11a-7p Shift?

   Micki72 posted a topic in Geriatric

   Does anyone work an 11a-7p shift? Do you like these hours? I was offered this shift at my facility on the rehab unit. It would be a desk nurse position. Duties would include orders & admits. I am going to talk with DON tomorrow to find out specif...

8. LPN's in wound care?

   Micki72 replied to kwest99's topic in Wound

   I, too, am interested in wound care and an an LPN. I worked med-surg at a hospital for a year & am currently working LTC now on midnights. I am trying to find the best way to become a wound care nurse. I eventually will go back for my RN but am n...

9. Ativan use for Geriatrics

   Micki72 replied to jamd11's topic in Geriatric

   I worked at a teaching hospital as an LPN on midnights, & dealt primarily with residents. Many of the residents would not order Ativan for geriatric patients stating that it often increases confusion & agitation.

10. LPN or ADN?

    Micki72 replied to VanessaBlueEyes's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm in Michigan, too. I got my LPN and plan to get my RN. Getting my LPN first worked for my family. I have worked in both the hospital & LTC setting. Yes, RNs make more than LPNs. As an LPN in the hospital, I stated out making a little more tha...

11. What shift does the 7am med pass?

    Micki72 replied to keepitsimple0025's topic in Geriatric

    At my facility, the 7-3 does the 7 am pass. You do have that hour window before & after, so if you can do it I'm sure the next shift would appreciate it. I don't usually do the 7 am pass because inevitably something comes up that needs my attenti...

12. What shift does the 7am med pass?

    Micki72 replied to keepitsimple0025's topic in Geriatric

    It depends on the facility. At my facility, the 11-7 nurse does the 6 am meds, all the morning blood sugars & coverage if needed. Most of our morning meds are written as UR (upon rising), midnights do some of the UR meds, it just depends on the ...

13. Fired New Grad in Michigan Needs Advice ASAP

    Micki72 replied to LovesnursingRN's topic in Michigan

    Sorry to hear this. I don't think I would put that job on a resume or application since you never completed orientation. As for applying to the dame system...I know that in the system I work for, if the hiring manager is interested in you, a manager...

14. Wellness Nurse in Assisted Living Community. Experiences?

    Micki72 replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric

    Good luck at your interview. Let us know how it goes. I just applied to a posting for a health & wellness nurse, and was also wondering what to expect in this position. I am eager to see the responses.

15. Online vs. In class pre-requisites

    Micki72 replied to industriousant's topic in CA Programs

    Sorry...I missed the part where the OP was from Canada. I'm in Michigan