Bird2

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1. Long term care desk nurse?

   Bird2 replied to Josifek's topic in Geriatric

   It is very important in LTC to know the paperwork and procedures. I wish our facility had a process that you are describing. Once you have the paperwork down then you should start with med passes, assessments and treatments. Good luck to you.

2. signing meds as you pop to give??

   Bird2 replied to nursedawn67's topic in Michigan

   We got tagged for the same scenario. You should not sign out until the meds are given. I see many nurses place a dot in the box as they pop them out just as a reminder that they did place the med in the cup.

3. residents that smoke

   Bird2 replied to nrsbetrn's topic in Geriatric

   We are a smoke free facility and all residents are told prior to admission. If they are alert, oriented, can sign themselves out, and take themselves out then they can smoke. Staff can not assist them with getting out, lighting the cigarette, etc...

4. RN with relapsing cdiff

   Bird2 replied to RNinPGH's topic in Disease

   I also just attended an inservice on c. diff and quite truthfully it shook me a bit. My first thought was the big push we have all done on hand hygiene/alcohol hand sanitizer. Did we inadvertently spread the spores? I was very proud of myself fo...

5. What is "Capstone"?

   Bird2 replied to bell47's topic in Pre-Nursing

   In the ADN program that I completed the Capstone was the last week of school. We chose an area of nursing that we were interested in and then found a preceptor that agreed to work with us in that area. We then worked side by side with that one nurse...

6. Medicare Charting

   Bird2 replied to mickeypat's topic in Geriatric

   We do daily charting on Medicare. Hall A is done by dayshift, Hall B by PM's. They rotate halls every week. Vitals are done daily. Every shift does charting plus vitals if the pt is on an antibiotic, had an incident, etc. With the daily Medicare...

7. Charting meds while pt is out on pass

   Bird2 replied to branco's topic in General Nursing

   It would depend on your facilities policy but we initial then circle our initials. Then on the back of the MAR chart "med got given d/t pt being out of facility" or meds sent with pt. Then we chart in the nurses notes what time they left, the condi...

8. 30 day notice?

   Bird2 replied to johnson0424's topic in Geriatric

   The worst that can happen is they will put you on a do not rehire list. Basically you got do what you got to do. I would not risk not getting the new job.

9. Barrier cream around wound edge

   Bird2 replied to jmarriednluvnit's topic in Wound

   Barrier cream is a great idea. It will protect the area from further breadown. If the drainage is excessive you could try a thin layer of a zinc based protective barrier. I am so sorry that your husband and you are going through this ordeal. Has ...

10. MRSA and CDIFF= VRE???

    Bird2 replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    Your co-workers are misinformed. They are different organisms and you won't find the info documented because it is not possible. Also, good for you for not believing everything that you are told. I am a firm believer in researching the topic mysel...

11. New (soon-to-be) Graduate RN Looking to LTC

    Bird2 replied to redot's topic in Geriatric

    Just like Suebird I have only worked LTC. First as a LPN and now as a RN. I knew deep down that Hospital nursing was not right for me. I love LTC. It is very rewarding. I did not allow myself to become stagnant. My priorty was learning the skil...

12. What would you do in my situation?

    Bird2 replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN/LVN

    I would be upfront with any facility that you are applying. It cost a great deal of money to train a new nurse and a lot of time. The LTC I work gives new grads a minimum of 3 weeks of training and then they need months of working with a strong nur...

13. alternating air mattress????do heels need to be floated

    Bird2 replied to Rnltc's topic in Wound

    I always float heels even if they have an alternating mattress.

14. So this is Infection Control?

    Bird2 replied to FrustratedLPN's topic in Geriatric

    Your recourse if calling the Department of Public Health. If your are concerned about someone finding out that you called then tell no one. Not even your best friend. You do not have to give your name but help the DPH out by giving them specifics ...

15. So this is Infection Control?

    Bird2 replied to FrustratedLPN's topic in Geriatric

    Literally ran out of food??? Call the Department of Public Health! The facility should have gone out and bought paper towels, food etc while they waited for the supplies. If I have read your post correctly all of your residents have been placed in...