Momtomykiddos

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1. Single Parent CNA

   Momtomykiddos replied to HMagouirk's topic in CNA/MA

   I work in LTC, and work with several single-parent CNAs. Look for a daycare with flexible hours, or into before or after school care. As a single parent, you can likely qualify for daycare assistance, too. Per diem can be a good way to go. If you'r...

2. med error

   Momtomykiddos replied to Inaniel's topic in Geriatric

   What kind of documentation did you do when you held the med? There's a big difference between simply not giving a med (appears as if you just overlooked it), and thorough documentation as to why you held it--assessment of patient, nonverbal pain sco...

3. LTC job and schoolwork

   Momtomykiddos replied to cazach0122's topic in Geriatric

   I think there is a common myth that nights on LTC are quiet. All the residents are asleep, right? At least, that's what the people who do the scheduling seem to think, hence the insane ratios at night. But you have people sundowning. You have inso...

4. need help deciding on preceptorship units

   Momtomykiddos replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in General Students

   We were able to do some ED time when I was in school. It wasn't a full rotation, but we had a rotation that was kind of a grab bag of places we didn't get for a full rotation. ED, cath lab, dialysis, outpatient lab...places where they didn't want a t...

5. What time do you leave work?

   Momtomykiddos replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

   I work 8 hour shifts, days or evenings. I've only been off orientation a month and a half. And this is my first job back after several years out of the medical field. That at said, I am getting better, but I'm still a little slow. Day shift, I usu...

6. It's end of shift and I'm leaving on time. Not!

   Momtomykiddos replied to nursefrances's topic in Relations

   Had one of those last week. There are the days when you know you aren't getting out on time, then there are the ones where it looks good. I work LTC, per diem so I work days or evenings, with little consistency as to which of the four "neighborhoods"...

7. Tips for med pass followed by state

   Momtomykiddos replied to anonymous09's topic in Geriatric

   Gloves for blood draws, eye drops, and injections. We don't always do all of the above on a daily basis, but when state is there, do it! Also privacy is a big one. Many residents won't care about doing their medications, finger sticks, or insulin in...

8. Sitting down in patient rooms.

   Momtomykiddos replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in Relations

   I like to when I can. I won't sit on their bed, and there isn't always n extra chair, but I try to, especially when it's someone who takes. Little longer to take their meds. I feel like it shows I'm not rushing them. And I got into nursing for the pe...