springRN

springRN has 12 years experience and specializes in Acute Rehab/Geriatrics.

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1. How do you deal with.....

   springRN replied to cory'swife89's topic in Emergency

   I think that you could have asked your questions and got your point across without sharing the graphic details.

2. DNR POLST not signed by conservator, signed by MD

   springRN replied to Loving.Very.Nice's topic in Geriatric

   My advice is to check your facility's P&P on POLST. My understanding is that a POLST is a patient driven document. It is about the patient's or responsible party's choice and then in collaboration with the MD, he/she signs it. Sounds like the S...

3. New Grad RN in LTC, what can I do?

   springRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Geriatric

   yes, what is "pulling milk?" (I am almost afraid to ask):uhoh21:

4. RN would like other opinions from nurses on this awkward MD/insurance issue

   springRN replied to pensivern's topic in General Nursing

   The office staff I spoke to obviously isn't going to admit that he 'did wrong' in charging me for asking questions but I could tell from their voices they felt awkward in trying to justify his actions. They kept telling me I'll have to talk to him ab...

5. how to deal with bullying between nursing students/coworkers?

   springRN replied to mashamontago's topic in Student Assist

   Congratulations!! 23 is young to achieve this. Don't let anyone bring you down or rain on your parade!!! You are doing great!!:anpom:

6. inappropriate work attire

   springRN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

   I don't think it is appropriate to show that much cleavage in any work place, I doubt she can't afford proper clothing and the affair is his business if they carry on in front of him and he has to see it. The fact they expose it in the work place is...

7. Exhausted, need to vent, advice please!

   springRN replied to Trubie's topic in Geriatric

   A few days ago, I entered a patient room and heard a CNA being very aggressive with the patient she was tranfering. She actually said to him "if nobody was watching, I would slap you". Later, (same CNA), she heard me tell a resident "So&So is you...

8. RN Supervisor Responsibility in LTC

   springRN replied to PAERRN20's topic in Geriatric

   In my state only an RN can conducts assessments, so you would be responsible for assessing the residents (especially if the resident is experiencing a problem). Making frequent rounds yourself would be essential and always give and get report from t...

9. How long does it take you to calm down?

   springRN replied to bridezillatobe's topic in General Nursing

   You did an AWESOME thing, don't worry, events like this do take a while to calm down from, you are probably going over and over it in your mind but that seems normal, you acted courageously!!

10. Lost My First Patient Today

    springRN replied to cakegirl's topic in General Nursing

    you seem like a very compassionate nurse, I am sure you didn't miss anything :hug:

11. Warning: Stay away from...

    springRN replied to SDALPN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this post. Patient safety is at risk, I am sure you can report this anonymously if you prefer or are afraid of retaliation.

12. Tips for preparing for surveyors @ work

    springRN replied to patskeelvn's topic in General Nursing

    A survey is a federal process not state so any state laws or lack of would not apply. Your facility (like most LTCs) would be a voluntary participant in the Medicare program and therefore subject to survey/inspection and answering any questions that...

13. Group one -black list for nurses in dallas

    springRN replied to nitenurselorraine's topic in Texas

    I have never heard of a list like this. Sounds like slander/libel to me. Do the employers make these lists?

14. Bipolar and going into nursing

    springRN replied to PghRN30's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel bad (as indicated by your unsmiley face on post title)..you have a condition and you are taking care of it, should not affect your ability to be a nurse..we all have something that could affect us but as long as aware and taken care of it ...

15. Nurse Clinician vs. Floor Nurse

    springRN replied to jmokeefe's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the 8 hour day shift would give you and your family a better quality of life and time together, working nights is hard if you can't adjust to it...you shouldn't have to live exhausted..good luck