mander

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1. A challenging & rewarding job.... but a "dead end" in nursing?

   mander replied to WildflowerFairy's topic in Geriatric

   I parked my fat behind here and I’m going for my adult geriatric np. It’s up to you whether you reach a dead end or not.

2. Question about adon position

   mander replied to litbitblack's topic in LTC Directors

   Can I ask how you are reimbursed for calls and texts? Or is it like on call hours for that?

3. Question about adon position

   mander replied to litbitblack's topic in LTC Directors

   I got a $2 raise... mind you I was already making below what other charge nurses were making at the time... and when we are short staffed I was always coming in and I work well with my DON. You should really be getting a raise if you have this on cal...

4. Organization tips as RCM

   mander replied to Valcorie34's topic in Geriatric

   Do you have a ward clerk that fills out lab slips for blood draws and appointments etc? All of our units have a falls binder (where we pretty much just write the date of the resident's name and date of the fall as everything else is in the incident r...

5. Any tips for preparation of Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP ?

   mander replied to forevernurture's topic in NP

   Honestly, working 7 years n the ICU was probably the best thing you could have done.

6. Reportables

   mander replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   That sounds asinine to me. I think we only report falls or incidents with injuries ONLY if there is a break in care plan or if it results in a death. Or if it's a burn. I don't think anyone wants to sit there and read all of that. What a waste of y...

7. Another Day Another Cut

   mander replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   Yikes, we have at least 4 CNAs on days for 40ish residents, 3 on evenings, and 1 on nights. That's minimum before the DON and I are called in...

8. When They Don't Want To Pay

   mander replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   Smile... attempt to help... politely tell her she needs to calm down and tell her about discharging AMA. ?

9. Walk In My Shoes

   mander replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   Yikes. We have unit clerks that do that! I can’t imagine how stressful your place of work is. We are low on census as well so of course that’s all we hear. We’re still busy!!! We couldn’t get things done before and now we are just barely keeping up. ...

10. Medication nurse vs. Charge Nurse

    mander replied to Earthgrlrn's topic in Geriatric

    They are nurses. I know they did more than study the art of medication passing in school. They need to practice to the fullest extent of their licenses. Yes, they need to report things to the charge nurse but they also need to do their best to take c...

11. Uniforms

    mander replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

    I hate the damn white pants. We all have color coded name tags already anyways. But our LPNs/med cart RNs have white pants, other RNs scrubs and white lab coats. Admin RNs can wear dress clothes but I've been wearing scrubs because it's easier. CNAs ...

12. Christmas Gifts For Residents

    mander replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

    We put up a Christmas tree in our lobby. Activities goes to every long term resident and asks them what they want for Christmas. If they can't speal for themselves we usually see if they need slippers or socks or some supply/clothes or a gift certifi...

13. On Call

    mander replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

    We have a house supervisor at all times. We have a specific list of "When to notify DON and administrator". If you call for something dumb you better go find some lube for the ass reaming you're gonna get!

14. RN Supervisor/receptionist

    mander replied to staffing24's topic in Geriatric

    And their argument would be that they are paying you to be a nurse AND answer the phone. I would add that family members are unhappy you have to suddenly step out or you are being interrupted during assessments and this poses a risk to make an error....

15. DON on cart

    mander replied to arainh20's topic in LTC Directors

    ADON here. My DON and I area often coming in when staffing is critical. We've taken carts and done CNA shifts. Of course we're not going to be as fast and as organized but you gotta do what you gotta do. As long as it's not a weekly occurrence and yo...