organicnurse24

organicnurse24 has 3 years experience and specializes in LTC, rehab.

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1. Foley cath as g tube?

   organicnurse24 posted a topic in General Nursing

   My resident's g tube came out, and the hospital replaced it with a foley cath. I'm told this is common, although I've been a nurse for 4 years and never seen in. My resident is on cyclic g tube feedings. But the foley has no cap or clamp, so if I dis...

2. Rn: what's your typical daily routine

   organicnurse24 replied to sroseo's topic in Geriatric

   If you have several residents that you know are very time-consuming, save them for last. That way you won't get you backed up. I usually save my g tubes and IVs for last during each med pass. As for cnas doing treatments, it depends on the aide. Most...

3. Rn: what's your typical daily routine

   organicnurse24 replied to sroseo's topic in Geriatric

   I'm an RN on a rehab floor. We have approx 18 residents. There are usually 3 cnas, sometimes 4 if the acuity is high and I beg administration. I am in Massachusetts, we don't have med techs so I administer all meds. Here is a run down of my typical ...

4. rheumatoid arthritis

   organicnurse24 replied to JennyMae's topic in Disabilities

   I have RA and fibromyalgia. I worked in a hospital (PCU) for 3 months, then had to leave it because it was too much on my body. I took a job at a SNF just to regroup and figure out my next steps, but I ended up really liking it and I've been there fo...

5. Average unit manager pay?

   organicnurse24 posted a topic in Geriatric

   A few months ago I accepted a new position that is essentially a unit manager. I have my own unit of 20 stable LTC patients, and then I also oversee a 25 bed rehab unit. I do all the paperwork, assessments, phone calls, etc. The med nurse in the reha...

6. LTC weekend on call

   organicnurse24 posted a topic in Geriatric

   I am an rn/bsn with 3 years of experience. For the past 2 years I have been working in a SNF on their short term floor. I've been offered a unit manager Monday through Friday position, which im thrilled about, but I'll have to take call every 6th wee...

7. Nurses with Rheumatoid Arthritis

   organicnurse24 replied to ssanders80's topic in Disabilities

   I'm a senior in a BSN program. I was diagnosed with RA last year at the age of 22. I'm really worried about my nursing future. My RA isn't well controlled right now, and I don't know what I'm going to do when I graduate. All I've ever wanted to do wa...