DenraSam

DenraSam has 2 years experience.

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1. Holiday fun

   DenraSam replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   Huh, looks like the fun takes a little effort? My facility tries too: We have hall decorating contests that are judged by the resident's council. Christmas, autumn, spring, holidays.. Crazy hair day, ugly Christmas sweater day (we sweated that day!) ...

2. Nurses not caring

   DenraSam replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   I meant to add that I care - it's just difficult sometimes.

3. Nurses not caring

   DenraSam replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   Hi CapeCodMermaid, I can understand that an error can happen initially: as you so well know, sometimes a nurse is interrupted while entering orders. Last time I was entering orders gradually decreasing lamictal while introducing depakote and then gr...

4. Workplace Sayings

   DenraSam replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

   And there is only one thing we say to death: "Not today." Syrio Forel to Arya Stark in Game of Thrones:)

5. Evidence Base Research Shows...

   DenraSam replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

   Wait! Is this a haiku? An EBR haiku about chux? Woo!

6. Meyers Brigg, Have you done it?

   DenraSam replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

   INFP: 1.5 years in an SNF (mixed bag of rehab, LTC amd hospice care)

7. Most Pressing Issues in Nursing Today

   DenraSam replied to pmcgrady's topic in General Nursing

   Sometimes in my secret heart of hearts, I wonder if "they" care if our patients get well. Its not like healthy people make money for the industry.

8. How many patients do you have on each shift?

   DenraSam replied to LStgo's topic in General Nursing

   SNF 1:17

9. When should a patient Narcotics be destroyed

   DenraSam replied to Akasha2#'s topic in General Nursing

   In the SNF where I work, it is customary to dispose of the narcotics WITH the on call hospice nurse. When the resident passes away the hospice provider is contacted. When she/he arrives they assist with the preparation of the body, any family present...

10. RVN: Registered Veterinary Nurse, what do you think?

    DenraSam replied to AllisonLeighLVT's topic in General Nursing

    Back in the late 80's I worked as an "Animal Care Specialist" in the US Army. (military working dogs, horses, privately owned pets) We were commonly referred to as "vet techs" by the army veterinarians we assisted. We were trained at Walter Reed Army...

11. Need help with this term..thx ☺

    DenraSam replied to MzLopez4real's topic in Geriatric

    I've seen the term "tubi grip" which is a type of elastic, netted bandage that is shaped like a tube that can easily slip over an arm or ankle/calf. In many cases, our elders' skin is very thin and the adhesive of some dressings or tape may tear the ...

12. What’s in your bag/what should I have as a newbie?

    DenraSam replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an SNF, this is what I carry in my pockets: bandage scissors, pulse oximeter, multi-colored pens, Sharpie, pen light, disposable ruler for measuring wounds/skin tears, alcohol preps and brain sheet. Also quarters for the vending machine, li...

13. New grad in LTC overwhelmed. Help!

    DenraSam replied to andreead's topic in General Nursing

    Hi and welcome:) I agree with the previous poster, try to get assigned to the rehab hall - you will tend to see more people with g-tubes, wound treatments, IV antibiotics and get exposed to more nursing procedures. In the specialties section, look in...

14. Fountain Pens for Charting

    DenraSam replied to wernicke's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught that we should all use pens that look alike. If the pen is different it could catch the eye of anyone investigating any thing, and pens that are not black and ballpoint are subject to closer scrutiny. I prefer blue gel pens - but at work...

15. Turned a Corner at Six Months In:)

    DenraSam posted a topic in New Nurse

    Started my first job as an RN last September in an SNF with a 17 patient assignment - evening shift. In the beginning I was super anxious to the point of nausea before each shift. Heart racing, light-headed, turn the car around kind of anxiety. FSBGs...