EmeraldMom76

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1. RN job responsibilities in LTC

   EmeraldMom76 replied to MA Nurse's topic in Geriatric

   In my facility it depends on which shift you are on. Dayshift has a treatment nurse. So they are mainly responsible for med passes. Usually the DON or ADON handles the calls to the Drs, most communication is through notes. (Our facility is attached ...

2. Giving report in LTC

   EmeraldMom76 replied to night owl's topic in Geriatric

   We have a report sheet for each hall and we tape our report. We include med changes, blood sugars, who's on ABX, falls, skin tears, bruises etc, PRN's given, behavior issues. Usually it goes pretty quick. We don't give a detailed report on each perso...

3. Uniforms and your appearance

   EmeraldMom76 replied to sassysteph7's topic in Geriatric

   I agree with Jen - it's great to show your personality. I do that with my eyeshadow. I have about 3,547,935 shades and I make it fun to match my scrubs. (Nothing garish or freaky, just fun) I also try to find fun scrunchies and such to dress up my ha...

4. Uniforms and your appearance

   EmeraldMom76 replied to sassysteph7's topic in Geriatric

   I iron my scrubs, and make sure my hair is neatly pulled back. It just looks more professional and I think people are more likely to think you know what you are doing if you look well put together, yanno?

5. Nebraska Nurses working in LTC

   EmeraldMom76 replied to Aprilmist_99's topic in Nebraska

   I am an RN in LTC. I work NOCs in Broken Bow. I just graduated and passed my NCLEX in May, but I have been at the facility since 2002 as a CNA & MA.

6. Introductions

   EmeraldMom76 replied to Brian's topic in Nebraska

   Hi - I am a new grad RN. I live in Mason City, work in Broken Bow. I started as a CNA 5 years ago, then a year later got my Med. Aide, and I've finally made it to my ADN. I am in LTC and work the night shift. My ultimate goal is APRN specializing in ...