MombearNurse

MombearNurse

LTC, Rehab, Gerontology

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About MombearNurse

MombearNurse specializes in LTC, Rehab, Gerontology.


I graduated from the ADN program at Western Nevada College on May 23, 2011. Graduated BSN from Western Governors University on May 6, 2014. Received promotion to Nurse Supervisor on July 1, 2015. Received promotion to Asst. Director of Nurses on November 1, 2015.

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  1. Legally What Can She Do??

    Yep... I agree with Peachpit! I currently work for a HH agency and this is not the way to treat your employees or patients!
  2. Good luck finding a solution. I was the "24/7" manager for my former facility for nearly 3 years and with no end in sight, I left it behind me! Even now, discussing the scheduling situation in the past, gives me palpitations and lots of anxiety. I...
  3. Oh dear . .Audited for proof of CEUs and don't have

    I haven't read through the comments, but if it were me, I'd be spending the next 30 days earning those 30 CEUs. There are many ways to do it online. JMO.
  4. Call bells

    I "hear ya"! We then must take out individual bells for each patient to have at bedside. Ringy dingy...
  5. How do you leave it at work?

    I often have some of the same thoughts you have. I work in LTC/Rehab and we occasionally have to send someone back to the hospital for a decline in condition. I treat my patients compassionately and I have to admit some will "light up" when they se...
  6. Question about TID meds

    A nurse I work with is insisting that pain medication, or any medication prescribed as TID should be given exactly 8 hours apart. Is this how TID should be interpreted? We have 8 hr shifts at our facility. The med in question is currently schedule...
  7. There is the possibility of taking some online classes to start pre-reqs the first year after you graduate high school. Or you could take a year off altogether. However, I think if you can honestly say that you would consider giving up on nursing a...
  8. Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    There is not enough information to make a choice. If the family members were not POA, then the patient is the only one that could refuse any care. However, if it is determined that the patient is a fall risk, then the nurse should be sure that all ...
  9. LTC facility, can an LPN adjust TPN?

    I found this discussion... hope it helps. https://allnurses.com/lpn-lvn-corner/states-do-lpns-621609.html. I would still call your BON on Monday to clarify.
  10. One year later as a nurse, what have I learned?

    Wow! You hit the nail on the head with ALL of your points! I also work in LTC although we are about 50% rehab as well. I just have 6 months experience due to the 6 months it took to find a job in this glutted field. I am fortunate enough to work...
  11. No nursing shortage: roll call!

    I do think it has been mentioned a few times but at least in my area they do not hire new grads for home health. I do have to report though that I have been hired at a LTC/Rehab and I start on Monday. And the schools keep on cranking out the new gr...
  12. Difficult families

    I like this response to the problem a lot! I am just getting ready to start my first job in a LTC/Rehab and can imagine having issues with family camping out. Asking them to write down their questions to share among the family is brilliant!
  13. New Grad RN in LTC Needs Advice Please!!

    I'm in Nevada. Our facility also has the two sides. Where are you?
  14. Stress of finding a job

    I would not recommend waiting to take the NCLEX. I applied for a job before I took the exam and they barely looked at my resume. I recently applied at the same facility and was told to expect a job offer:yeah:. They obviously prefer to hire someon...
  15. New Grad RN in LTC Needs Advice Please!!

    I am also a new grad and having a difficult time finding work. I finally applied at a LTC/Rehab center recommended to me by two of my former instructors and the timing was perfect! Now I am expecting a job offer and I actually feel excited about it....