Kaysmom8

Kaysmom8 has 1 years experience and specializes in Skilled Rehab.

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1. Hcr manorcare shift to shift question

   Kaysmom8 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Pennsylvania

   I understand what your saying but this rule should apply to everyone across the board in our facility however supervisors have a very similar printed paper with more detailed info that they update on the comp and give to the oncoming supervisor. We w...

2. Hcr manorcare shift to shift question

   Kaysmom8 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Pennsylvania

   I'm not sure who came up with this rule its either corporate or our DON has a bug up her butt. They tried the Hippa card but written or printed it's still the same info.

3. Hcr manorcare shift to shift question

   Kaysmom8 posted a topic in Pennsylvania

   Hello, Can anyone who currently works for manorcare tell me if your printable shift to shift paper with pt names and their room numbers has been taken away? They said it was a corporate doing and we are given a blank sheet and it only lists room num...

4. Emergency meds through IJ

   Kaysmom8 posted a topic in Urology

   Hello, I responded to to a code yesterday at my facility and while doing chest compressions I noticed the patient had a IJ I the right side of their chest. I later learned the patient was a diabetic with a blood glucose of below 30 and I remember see...

5. Unreasonable assignment?

   Kaysmom8 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Rehabilitation

   A year ago it was all LTC and then we transitioned the 1st floor to skilled and believe me I know this sounds crazy but none of us really know what type of rehab facility their classified as because they use several different terms this is how they a...

6. Unreasonable assignment?

   Kaysmom8 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Rehabilitation

   10 patients and 1 admission sounds like a dream to me lol even on other shifts the nurses still have 20 per assignment.

7. Unreasonable assignment?

   Kaysmom8 posted a topic in Rehabilitation

   My assignment consists of 30-34 patients and I'm the only nurse on this assignment. -2 med passes -At least 10 sugar checks -1 patient that needs a dressing changed twice my shift -3 IVs - 1 manual peritoneal dialysis exchange - many prn pain pills...

8. Calling all resume experts

   Kaysmom8 posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I've looked all over & I can only seem to find resumes for new grad nurses. Can someone help me out with my resume. I have 1 year experience in a skilled rehab nursing facility. Do I need to use a objective? Name & Address Experienced Regist...

9. Questions on becoming IV nurse

   Kaysmom8 posted a topic in Infusion

   Hello, I'm a newer nurse with one year of experience, I do have 8 years of prior phlebotomy experience. I would like to find a course or facility that will take me on & train me to place lines. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

10. Resume for one year of experience

    Kaysmom8 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Job Hunt

    I haven't considered using a cover letter and to be honest with you I don't know much about them. If creating one would improve my chances of getting out of my current work situation then I'll gladly try to do one. Any tips or advice? I work in a ski...

11. Resume for one year of experience

    Kaysmom8 posted a topic in Job Hunt

    I'm in desperate need of help with redoing my resume, at this point I'm willing to just give up and pay someone. I write something down it sounds good and then I realize that my resume is bland with just about every boring resume tip someone can come...

12. Untrustworthy supervisor

    Kaysmom8 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Relations

    I called to have the unavailable med delivered. I did manage to get him sent out and turns out he had a GI bleed.

13. Untrustworthy supervisor

    Kaysmom8 posted a topic in Relations

    Did anyone ever have a supervisor that was 100% well known to be very very untrustworthy? Tonight I had a patient with a very low bp and I called MD who said send him out and the supervisor wanted to speak to the MD before I hung up. Before I know it...

14. Frustrated with Pittsburgh nursing facility

    Kaysmom8 posted a topic in Pennsylvania

    I'm currently looking for a new job but for now I'm stuck at a facility that brags about their new renovations and upgrades that they have spent money on in order to meet strict requirements to be able to accommodate patients who have a higher acuity...

15. Staffing requirements

    Kaysmom8 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in LTAC

    Thanks to all who answered my question. Yes the numbers they post daily look good and it's a shame they get away with it. Heck I had a resident with a wandergard bracelet get outside using the emergency exit door in the pouring rain last week. Tha...