It's usually the families that won't allow the DNR. Too many think it = "leave them in a corner to die". I spend A LOT of time correcting misconceptions about this.
Ditto to all of what Angie said + the realiztion that we are not responsible for the function of the universe or almighty enough to make sure everything goes right. Everything happens for a reason, even the bad stuff; and it doesn't happen according...
In LTC, it's not unusual for the folks to go in batches......esp. when the seasonal viruses start coming thru, but also at the change of seasons. We just lost 9 this month (10% of census).......all different reasons. The weakest ones just don't seem ...
potential or actual alteration in psychosocial function / status related to [whatever is making her delirious] resulting in impaired social interaction / mood changes / impaired emotional control you might also want to care plan delirium / resulting ...
How did insurance changes effect CRRNs? I've had my CRRN since about '97, but I have to say I rarely ever meet any other CRRNs. I absolutely agree that you should get the core curriculum from ARN. The test was like taking boards all over again.
It's a pharmacy that can make special preparations themselves...not just sell prepackaged medications, we have one here that makes a topically applied cream with Ativan in it. (They don't manufacture the drugs) I think these used to be a lot more com...
fluffwad replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric
I agree that the pendulum has swung rather far in the other direction.....but I was doing LTC when half the patients were zorked on Haldol, people used restraints on anything that moved and tied the patients to the rails in the hallways. Sounds like...
I've been at it 7 years. At least 4 months is right, maybe a year before you get the sense of the finer points of the thing. Get yourself sent to training / seminars / etc. Subscribe to AANAC, take their courses. Learn and stay up to date with all th...
My typical day is lots of assessments, lots of meetings, keeping an eye on all kinds of stuff. Ever done the MDS before? OCD is a plus here, being well organized is a must. check out aanac.org
fluffwad replied to angel o' mercy's topic in Career Support
Sounds like you need a change of pace / scenery / co-workers. Consider a different unit or facility. Some companies just have a 'mentality' that runs thru the whole place, sometimes just in certain parts of it.
Don't say anything to her now. It's not your place, and it would just create problems. If they don't keep her and she brings the subject up afterwards, be supportive.