spiderslap replied to guest17's topic in Geriatric
I had 25-30 patients but only ever 1 or 2 ivs. I also didn't really have a huge amount of "acute" patients but dementia patients were just mixed in with everyone so it got pretty nuts at times. It seems like you have the right idea on prioritizing an...
spiderslap replied to Manofstone's topic in Geriatric
Everyone passes meds late. It's a matter of basic physics, you cannot be in multipe places at once. Ive always wanted to ask the DON to work one shift with me shadowing to see how exactly they could pull off such magic. I tend to help cnas a lot. Fal...
spiderslap replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric
Half of the meds are unnecessary and are likely making the prescribing doc some money from the pharma company. The laws regarding ltc patient ratios clearly show that the government doesnt give a flying chuck about safety.
spiderslap replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty
I think it would only bother me if i was suspicious of the parents intentions. If it was always there it wouldnt matter. But if they installed it and said some flip comment, different story. Yet again, if they come out and tell you and don't just hid...
spiderslap replied to bdbrdb's topic in Private Duty
He needs to understand, you could be walking into an unsafe environment with possibly dangerous people around and no protection, you could hurt your back and ruin your career if the pt is too big, both things that are more likely if youre a small per...
spiderslap replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Private Duty
I have started taking melatonin to get my circadian rhythm to adjust. I also consume caffeine and theanine. I listen to podcasts and bring a book. I also bring a journal to write in if im in the mood. If you can be on your phone or computer, the skys...
spiderslap replied to zizi2677's topic in Private Duty
Nope, bigtime liability issue. This is a legal issue and your employer should not hesitate remove you from the case. No one is being paid for you to keep the other kid safe, yet if you dont, who is ultimately responsible for her? Tell them you need t...
spiderslap replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing
I read more of your comments and understand your situation better. Please know, the end of nursing school and the months that followed were HELL for me. I could not find a job that wasnt somewhere in east bumblechuck pennsylavia. I was stressed about...