ClearBlueOctoberSky

ClearBlueOctoberSky

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About ClearBlueOctoberSky

Used to be a Paramedic, now I'm a Nurse. Daughter, Sister, Friend, Pack Leader. I draw on experience that I have and experience from others, I don't know all the answers, and wing it a lot of the time, but admit when I am wrong, and love to learn.

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  1. Can’t a nurse be fired?

    The issue comes from the State. Because of the abuse laws that have been enacted, this is most likely considered a Self-Reportable Incident. If substantiated, the Nursing Home can receive an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) State or Federal tag in Professiona...
  2. How would you react? Body odor discussion.

    In Skilled Rehab and in long term care, if State inspectors come in, smell offensive odors, or notice a Resident that has bad body odor, the facility could be tagged on dignity and in providing adequate care to the Resident. I've known some who try t...
  3. We are human too

    I currently work LTC/Memory Care. I get told "I love you" all the time, in which I reply "Aw. I love you too." There is no feeling behind the sentiment, it is a validation statement made for that resident. I also get kissed...usually after I have be...
  4. When Your Doctor Doesn't Listen

    Paying for Medicare! Yes. My mom has Tricare, and is still required to carry Medicare B, which I pay for to the tune of over 400 for three months. I also struggle with the Dr/patient relationships for her appointments. If we see her regular NP, it is...
  5. questioning state reporting regulations

    I work in our secured neighborhood for Dementia, and we don't report every RTRA. For it to be reportable, the Resident has to demonstrate understanding of the incident and there has to be significant injury. I'm in Colorado, so even though our standa...
  6. ixchel's 8/15 This Week I Have Learned...

    I'm sorry you misconstrued the true meaning of my post, and I wasn't very clear with that, and offended you. I understand about trying to keep ahead. Although I don't have children, I do care for an ailing parent at home, on my own. Last semester...
  7. ixchel's 8/15 This Week I Have Learned...

    I love Melba toast. It is actually very light and crisp. Yummy with Jalapeno jam and cream cheese!
  8. ixchel's 8/15 This Week I Have Learned...

    Don't slack on the re-take. I did that last semester with A&P 1. In the end I pulled it together, but still...it's my bad thinking that since it is my umpteenth time taking A&P, it would be my easiest class. I'm such a dunce.
  9. ixchel's 8/15 This Week I Have Learned...

    Thank you. I don't have children, and now I might have to go buy some to try.
  10. ixchel's 8/15 This Week I Have Learned...

    I think I'm in withdrawal from working. Going from working 50 to 60 hours a week as a Nurse manager back to part-time floor nurse has left me feeling discombobulated and feeling I don't know what to do with the extra time off. I'll be glad when sc...
  11. Does this make a bad nurse/aide?

    Yeah, that happens sometimes. I wouldn't feel bad, for it isn't a TERRIBLE mistake. The nurse probable should have asked what you needed it for, and then dolloped some out into a medicine cup, or given you the individual packets. My concern is th...
  12. That's not what that's used for!

    The ones we have are actually quite absorbent. I keep a clean package at my cart for cleaning Resident hands and faces. The other day, one of my Residents spilled her Prune juice and I grabbed a handful to clean up with. It beat making five trips ...
  13. That's not what that's used for!

    You don't need a saber for it to hurt. I've been on the receiving end one too many times. I also learned, as a Paramedic, not to hang my stethoscope around my neck when I am bending over a angry, confused patient.
  14. That's not what that's used for!

    This isn't as colorful, and one of my pet peeves. Watching people on the street pick up their walker/cane and walk. Ugh. If you are able to do that, you don't need the darn thing.
  15. This week, I have learned... (8/8)

    Ixchel, There are those of use who try very, very hard to NOT send out our Dementia patients; because of everything you mentioned. It is heartbreaking to be suspected of abuse because your Dementia patient who fell and has a knot on their forehead i...