SoCalif1979

SoCalif1979 specializes in SNF, Psych, Sub Acute, Long Term Rehab.

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1. Oh God, A NURSE is my pt!!!!

   SoCalif1979 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

   When I was working for an orthopedic surgeon I had to remove the staples from a patient. The patient started to turn pale so I took a break (The patient was already laying down with his feet elevated as he had ankle surgery) I asked if he was ok and...

2. Oh God, A NURSE is my pt!!!!

   SoCalif1979 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

   you are so right!!! they can be demanding and spoiled! little princess wannabes. we had on physician's wife call 911 because her nurse wouldn't give her an unscheduled narcotic!

3. Playing secretary and receptionis during med pass??

   SoCalif1979 posted a topic in Safety

   :confused:How many of you work in facilities that require the nurse to answer phones and play secretary and receptionist for the facility and patients during the med pass? I feel this is too dangerous! It opens too much room for a med error which en...

4. Caring for Jehovah's witnesses

   SoCalif1979 replied to cu-n-hvn's topic in Safety

   I am a JW. I would consider a CABG because the blood is in continuous "connection" to the body just being run through the machine in an effort to prevent "spillage". Storing one's own blood for later use is no different from any other transfusion fro...

5. Oh God, A NURSE is my pt!!!!

   SoCalif1979 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

   I've had nurses and doctors as patients. Most of them are wonderful, non demanding and understanding patients. A real pleasure to work with and care for. There is the occassional nurse that will pull the "nurse card" in an attempt to manipulate th...

6. What is the nurse to patient ratio in your facility?

   SoCalif1979 replied to Colima's topic in General Nursing

   I've worked at facilities like this as registry. It is toooo dangerous! There is no way you can stay within the two hour window of a med pass to administer all of the meds as ordered. Most of the patients can't swallow well anyway and it take a while...

7. What is the nurse to patient ratio in your facility?

   SoCalif1979 replied to Colima's topic in General Nursing

   I just worked at a wonderful facility tonight! It was skilled nursing and long term care. The cleanest place I have ever been to! The patient to nurse ratio was 12:1. The patients were happy and pleasant because the nurses had time to give them. ...

8. What is the nurse to patient ratio in your facility?

   SoCalif1979 replied to Colima's topic in General Nursing

   :yelclap: GOOD FOR YOU! The more nurses that put up with dangerous understaffing the less likely the facilities are to correct this problem! I refuse to be put in dangerous situations like that. Nobody is going to look after your license but you...

9. What is the nurse to patient ratio in your facility?

   SoCalif1979 replied to Colima's topic in General Nursing

   In skilled nursing rehab, psych, and long term rehab with a 30:1 patient to nurse ratio, on an eight hour shift, the average time spent with each patient during a shift is about 20 to 25 min. This is decreased if there is an admission or an incident...

10. What is the nurse to patient ratio in your facility?

    SoCalif1979 replied to Colima's topic in General Nursing

    The average ratio for a registry nurse on hospital floors of 6 patients to 1 nurse in during the day shift. Staff nurses will often have half of that depending on the census. Advice: never be a demanding patient - the facility will you give the short...

11. What is the nurse to patient ratio in your facility?

    SoCalif1979 replied to Colima's topic in General Nursing

    When I work on hospital floors the ratio cant get up to 6 patients to 1 nurse even is sub acute and med-surg units! I work registry, so the "problem and High maintenance" patients often all get sent to the registry nurse at the same time. This increa...

12. A new (pregnant) nursing student

    SoCalif1979 replied to msmahan's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I agree with you! The health of both mother and unborn baby is so very important and should be given priority! The school I went to was horrific! I've never had such a negative academic experience coming from an already extensive academic backgrou...

13. A new (pregnant) nursing student

    SoCalif1979 replied to msmahan's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Congrats on your baby!!!!!:balloons: :yelclap: To any of you going into nursing school pregnant, do some research! I went to a private vocational school in the Antelope Valley in So Calif. When the CEO found out that a student was pregnant, the st...

14. My Feet Are SCREAMING!!!

    SoCalif1979 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I had plantar fasciitis in both my feet at the same time! I had orthotics made for my feet and were good supportive shoes. I never skimp on quality shoes. I had a lot of brands recommended to me, the trick is to find what works best for you. K-Sw...

15. Graduated from a vocational school?

    SoCalif1979 replied to momma2twnz's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    BEWARE of private vocational schools. I am a successful LVN. I have been to public colleges (I am attending one now for my RN) and went to a private vocational school in the Antelope Valley area in So. Calif. for my LVN. Public colleges have a chain ...