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1. jean

   freddiebear replied to LIjeany's topic in Geriatric

   WOW. It sounds like they did you a favor. The management team sounds like they are inexperienced, intolerant, unreasonable, etc. The part about hiring someone younger sounds like age discrimination to me. I dont understand why they had you passing me...

2. Being a bi-polar nurse~what's it like?

   freddiebear replied to MsEnfermera's topic in Disabilities

   First for the sake of your sanity and confidence make 100% sure that you are mentally fit to work again. And do not return until you are. If you feel that you can not trust yourself to be mentally competent than maybe now is not the time to return t...

3. Disqualification for Schizophrenia

   freddiebear replied to nursedreams11's topic in Disabilities

   With HIPPA I dont see how anyone can access someones medical file without either you signing permission for them to do so or a court order. You need to talk to your psychiatrist and ask him/her if they think that your illness could interfere with you...

4. Can I lose my license for having a seizure?

   freddiebear replied to LovebugLPN's topic in Disabilities

   your question could be best answered by your BRN. Is there a position in nursing that you could hold that did not require direct patient care?

5. Med Pass Timing in LTC

   freddiebear replied to mariyahsmommy's topic in Geriatric

   As far as meds are concerned in LTC a med can be given one hour before until one hour after the time ordered unless it is insulin, or a med that must be given before meals, after meals or with meals. What someone can do is change the time of meds to...

6. Has Your Facility Ever Tried to Have a Set Schedule?

   freddiebear replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric

   cotjockey- Most facilities I have worked for had set schedules. Anything from 4 on 2 off to m-f with every week end off and a seperate weekend staff to every other week end off. 12 hour, 8 hour shifts. Yes I did work for a hospital that had a put the...

7. Is there a flow sheet for nurses in LTC?

   freddiebear replied to barefootlady's topic in Geriatric

   Barefoot lady- I hear ya. But, the nursing act states that every nurse must perform the acceptable standard of care less one be accused of unprofessional conduct. Charting is basic. For example if one of your residents were found deceased, with a br...

8. Seniority question and WWYD in this situation?

   freddiebear replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric

   First you need to review her job description, what duties she is expected to perform. Then you need to review the employee manual. This is not a personal issue. So no need to make it one. Just write down the facts in regards to the times she takes h...

9. Abandonment

   freddiebear replied to kamani811's topic in General Nursing

   You need to call your nursing board ask them the question. They can give you the best response you do not need to tell them who you are or where you work. Sounds like your facility had grounds for termination. I think that clocking in and taking rep...

10. Abuse?

    freddiebear replied to weirdRN's topic in Correctional

    When it comes to abuse I think the law is very clear. Even though someone is working in a prison cant an inmate complain to the RN board in regards to allegations of abuse? Sounds like there needs to be a definate medical evaluation done as to the m...

11. What do you LOVE about LTC/N.H.?

    freddiebear replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in Geriatric

    What specialty a nurse chooses is a personal choice.

12. Patient ID Bracelets in LTC?

    freddiebear replied to kwvath's topic in Geriatric

    I was wondering what is your facilities policy regarding this issue and how do they ID residents?

13. Incident report on residnet who went out door. Advice

    freddiebear replied to ElderCare Nurse's topic in Geriatric

    The bottom line is outcome. The resident was observed and brought back to safety. If you want to defend yourself please look at the facility policy. If the facility policy states you were supposed to do something and failed to do it then it is appro...

14. New position and need some help

    freddiebear replied to RochesterRN-BSN's topic in Geriatric

    First of all you might want to consultant some references. The first one is your state regulations the second one your federal regulations (OBRA). In regard to what you must inservice staff on and when. Then you can make a calendar for the year with ...

15. If my employer schedules below state regs can I be held responsible if ohmbudsman

    freddiebear replied to Rosie's topic in Geriatric

    Rosie- By Regs the DON and Administrator are accountable for maintaining adquate staffing. But, if you clock in and accept an assignment even though the staffing per regulations is inadequate you are responsible for the safety and adequate care of a...