MsKiesha

MsKiesha has 5 years experience and specializes in Long term care.

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1. What do you think???

   MsKiesha replied to MsKiesha's topic in Geriatric

   Moogie, I am currently working both places. It's the DON at the 2nd shift job were I am supervisor the ADON is there late everyday, she even said she don't mind holding the fort down a 1/2 hour cause she knows I don't get a lunch break if she doesn't...

2. What do you think???

   MsKiesha posted a topic in Geriatric

   I recently interviewed and was offered a position as a restorative nurse for a 100 bed facility. After thinking about the offer several days, I decided to take the position. It is a step up to me. I have never done restorative before and they are wil...

3. borrowing meds

   MsKiesha replied to mom4life's topic in Geriatric

   Sorry, I wasn't clear CapeCodMermaid. I was referring to the right to have adequate and appropriate care> Also When Peter runs out they go back to Paul.

4. borrowing meds

   MsKiesha replied to mom4life's topic in Geriatric

   I have also been told that if the resident you are "borrowing " from is on medicaid/medicare it can be viewed as medicaid/medicare fraud. Like VivaLasVegas stated, the ins. co paid for the meds with the intent for the designated resident to recieve i...

5. SAD!

   MsKiesha replied to pretty70's topic in LTC Directors

   I know that at my facility the restorative aides and nurse help to feed residents. The charge nurses usually park the med cart near the entrance and get everyone as they go in the dinning area as to not pass meds in the dinning room, and they are in ...

6. Advice for newer RN to LTC supervisor position

   MsKiesha replied to AddieRN's topic in Geriatric

   My story is a little similar to yours. I started out on a Neuro ICU stepdown. Stayed about 4 months or so . I also worked PRN in LTC as a charge nurse and loved the LTC setting. After 6 months, I was offered a supervisor position which I turned down....

7. BSN or BHA ????

   MsKiesha replied to MsKiesha's topic in Geriatric

   I still like being in the clinical setting ,don't necessarily have to be "floor" nurse. Somewhere in the area of nurse educator, staff development. If that makes any sense.

8. BSN or BHA ????

   MsKiesha posted a topic in Geriatric

   Have a question, I am trying to decide which degree route to go. RN to BSN or this Bachelors in Health Care Administration LTC. I have heard from my co workers a mixed review only to realize they have little or no knowledge of the later. I am a ADN R...

9. Cleveland - new LPN wants great job!

   MsKiesha replied to imanlpn's topic in Ohio

   Yes. Its a good place for new nurses. You learn a lot, have a lot of support from DON, ADON etc.

10. Cleveland - new LPN wants great job!

    MsKiesha replied to imanlpn's topic in Ohio

    Also in need of spanish speaking nurses!!

11. Cleveland - new LPN wants great job!

    MsKiesha replied to imanlpn's topic in Ohio

    Franklin Plaza on 38th and franklin is hiring and has sign on I believe. 3600 Franklin BLVD. Call and see.

12. Courtesies to families

    MsKiesha replied to THAT Nurse.'s topic in General Nursing

    i know sometimes we as nurses and medical professionals have to take care of families in special situations. this was one of those times when it trully is an emergency. my sis- in -law was in hosp (post partum), we were visiting her and new niece, my...