Yes but be prepared for the reality and sacrifices....I am living proof! My husband left me with two babies, one 3 months old and another a year and a half this and a 600 per month mortgage! I knew that I needed to act and act quickly or we would si...
GreenvilleRN replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric
I have worked per diem for major for profit chains in Maine, can't really say anything negative about either one...I have also worked full time for a small hospital based Not for profit and by far prefer this situation. Very rural, community needs fo...
GreenvilleRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric
There may be state to state differences but here it is by facility policy and common sense. Our organization is hospital based but still allows pets in but requires vet documentation of current shots and certifying health. I raise West Highland Wh...
GreenvilleRN replied to rchembunny's topic in Geriatric
I think you need to look at the specifics in your state. Eastern Maine Medical Center employes FNP with geriatic specialization to assist in providing continuity of care across the acute care/SNF/NF/Homecare settings. They are utilized as geriatric...
GreenvilleRN replied to Talino's topic in Geriatric
We require consents/declination to be signed each year by resident/responsible party on this form it states that vaccination information has been provided to the resident/responsible party. The signature of the resident/responsible party indicates t...
GreenvilleRN replied to azurebutterfly's topic in Maine
Hi, I am a C.N.A. instructor in Northern Maine, before spending money on the New Hampshire course call the Maine C.N.A. registry to check if they will accept certification from NH. I say this because Maine has significantly requirements to be on th...
GreenvilleRN replied to lexibear99's topic in Geriatric
Scheduled III and IV medications are double locked in med cart....in Maine C.N.A.-M (Med Techs) can pass these under a RN direction. Scheduled II Narcotics are locked in double locked wall box that only Licensed Staff have access to. This is governed...
GreenvilleRN replied to qajen's topic in LTC Directors
Recognition programs are a good idea...a suggestion is to start with a more local view as many may be in place already. In Maine the Long Term Care Ombudsman offer an annual recognition for "Outstanding Caregivers" from around the state. Facilities ...
GreenvilleRN replied to qajen's topic in LTC Directors
Things I use include: 1. Hand written thank you notes that I mail to their homes...and place a copy in their H/R file. 2. I have a communication board in our nurses station where we communicate QI info, Education, etc. One column on this board is ...
GreenvilleRN replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric
I would check your policy....most facilities I've worked with require the employee (not family member) to call the facility AND speak with the charge nurse. Equipment could fail...what if you had the device turned off... I would explore your H/R pol...
GreenvilleRN replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing
I would feel absolutely comfortable placing a loved one in a nursing home in my area of Maine. I am not in a position to give up my job to meet the 24 hour care that would be required and I have found in my experience that many people flourish in th...