Sammijo1122

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1. what would you do??

   Sammijo1122 replied to Sammijo1122's topic in Geriatric

   what blood tests would be good to get? I saw the DR today and she said I have bronchitis and a sinus infection. My bite marks are still visible. Thanks, Sammi

2. what would you do??

   Sammijo1122 replied to Sammijo1122's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks for that info!! Seeing as I am wheezing in my lungs, and sweating when I sleep, I am going to the Dr just to be sure I am not developing pneumonia (which I didn't get vaccinated for this year:o). I need to get back to work, but want to make su...

3. what would you do??

   Sammijo1122 replied to Sammijo1122's topic in Geriatric

   Now I have an issue- Thanks for the feedback BTW and I have talked to the DON who say they are "working" on a plan. Now, I am not feeling well... I am hoping I just picked up a bug and it's nothing bad. I am wheezing and coughing alot. It just fright...

4. small town/rural patient care

   Sammijo1122 replied to ArchEmesis's topic in Safety

   I too am in small town Idaho, and I can see the challenges, but I think it boils down to sticking to your professional attitude whilst providing care. It doesn't mean you don't really truly emotionally CARE for them, it's just easier on them if they ...

5. what would you do??

   Sammijo1122 replied to Sammijo1122's topic in Geriatric

   Seems to me that the CNA's just deal with it, in other words, they have just allowed it. My DON was appalled when I went for my TB test and he saw the bitemark on my arm. He said that this resident needs 3:1 care when he is being chnged, hoisted, etc...

6. what would you do??

   Sammijo1122 replied to Sammijo1122's topic in Geriatric

   His condition is not expected to get better- he has been in this state of health for 18 years. What immunizations are necessary. I just got my 1st of 3 Hep B and tetanus. Thanks!! Sammi

7. what would you do??

   Sammijo1122 posted a topic in Geriatric

   I work in a LTC as a NA and trying for my CNA. I am new here. I was bitten by a resident a few days ago- he is non- communative, 38 y/o male with TBI. He is paralyzed but can use one arm, and boy does he. I nearly missed getting hit hard in the face ...

8. LTC TBI Patient is violent!!

   Sammijo1122 replied to Sammijo1122's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, I am thinking the same things. I just feel like I will be back to square one:o, but I cannot tolerate being assaulted. I am a survivor of Domestic Violence- 16 years now. I am not going to allow a PT to put me through the agony again. Sammi

9. LTC TBI Patient is violent!!

   Sammijo1122 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Wow.. where ,to start. I took a job at a local LTC facility and am in training for my CNA. I work on a locked all male unit, and basically our residents come to us, because no other LTC facilities will take them. This particular resident stole my hea...