cathy54

cathy54 has 9 years experience and specializes in LTC and Critical/Acute Care/Homehealth.

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1. Am I freak for charting meds as I pull them?

   cathy54 replied to Izzy11's topic in Geriatric

   I like your method of the dot. I had never thought of it. I was a float nurse at my last job and in any given week, I had to pass meds to at least 27 to 30 residents per day. That is a lot of meds to take in consideration. The dot would have come...

2. New-ish RN, 30 residents please help!

   cathy54 replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric

   I really can't add anything to this. You will, in time come up with your own way to do things.

3. Reality in the LTC

   cathy54 replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Geriatric

   This was normal for me. I worked 3-11. I passed out medications, did treatments, ran up and down the halls to answer phones for doctor's calls and calls from family members wanting to know how MOM ate at breakfast. Ran to rooms to check on residen...

4. Need Information

   cathy54 replied to cathy54's topic in Home Health

   Thank-you so much!!!!!!!!!! I will look for the pamphlets at my next rotation.

5. Need Information

   cathy54 replied to cathy54's topic in Home Health

   The leaflets are a good idea. I guess that I am not thinking clearly. I have already informed the company that I will need more time. They are very helpful. However, I will see if they also have the information.

6. Need Information

   cathy54 posted a topic in Home Health

   I have just started a new job in HH. I am orientating for Pediatrics having just left LTC. My problem is that there are quite a few things that I am running into that LTC never had, such as insulin pumps (we gave injections), vents(never used) and ...

7. I start home health Thursday!!!

   cathy54 replied to Paravell's topic in Home Health

   I am also starting in HH on Monday. I am going into Pediatrics. Big change from geriatrics. Nervous? You betcha!!!!! LTC just was not an option any more.

8. help...I am drowning

   cathy54 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Home Health

   I have an interview this morning with a HH agency. I am trying to go from LTC to HH. Your questions and answers are extremely helpful for me at this time. Thanks

9. Waiting

   cathy54 replied to cathy54's topic in Home Health

   Thank-you so much. I have looked at the site. There is a lot of really good courses.

10. Waiting

    cathy54 replied to cathy54's topic in Home Health

    Thanks. Where did you find the home health CEU's?

11. now considered a restraint?

    cathy54 replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric

    This is what I mean by common sense. I totally agree that State should have to come in and work with the residents for at least a month, before passing out guidelines

12. now considered a restraint?

    cathy54 replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric

    There is one question I would like answered. How is a floor mat a restraint. Unless, I read it wrong, I cannot figure it out. The BS and stupidity of management is what finally has made me want to go to Home Health. I love working geriatrics, but...

13. Waiting

    cathy54 posted a topic in Home Health

    How long on average does it take to hire with Home Health Agencies? I live in the Central Texas area, and have put in numerous applications, with no success. I really want to do Home Health, and am willing to wait as long as possible. Should I wait...

14. Does anyone like LTC?

    cathy54 replied to remched's topic in Geriatric

    Thank-you Commuter. I would also like to add the facility social worker to the list of agrivations. Never comes out of his office. Makes decisions, not based on residents needs(that have been charted on continuously), but on money. I also love t...

15. Typical Day For A Home Health Nurse | Life of a Nurse

    cathy54 replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    I really would like to do HH. I have just left a Nursing Home. Lord willing I will NOT work at another one. I need a change in direction. I believe that HH is it. Thanks for letting me know what to expect.