lastkiss32

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1. MDS Charting Emphasis for Staff

   lastkiss32 replied to GrassHopper2's topic in Geriatric

   I to would like a copy

2. smoking in the work place

   lastkiss32 replied to fat cat's topic in General Nursing

   If you are concerned for your own health(we all are but not all are fanatics in worrying every moment) about getting diseases ect... go to another field because this one is always dangerous no matter what at any given time and moment. Sometimes all t...

3. smoking in the work place

   lastkiss32 replied to fat cat's topic in General Nursing

   did our forefathers not fight and die for our rights, each individual right smokers or none, the air outside, if you do the research is worse than the second hand smoke- use an air conditioner- check out the research on the filth and toxins it puts o...

4. "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

   lastkiss32 replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   I say, as long as you are proud of yourself, the only other thing to care about is how your patients and family feel about you. Patients are the ones who count and if you are proud of yourself and the caring work you do they will know it and feel it ...

5. Bossy CNA's in LTC(long)

   lastkiss32 replied to jaimemds's topic in LPN/LVN

   Have had similair problems a few , but if they have been there forever you might as well hang it up they are always right and you are wrong

6. Offended by Prayer

   lastkiss32 replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

   I would welcome all the prayers I could get before and after for my family in thier grief. IN LTC I deal with a lot of families and pray when asked. The condolences I offer is that thier loved one is no longer suffering in pain, SOB or what ever may ...

7. LTC staffing problem - may I have your opinion, please?

   lastkiss32 replied to anndoodle's topic in Geriatric

   Give them a choice no more assignments like that or you will look for another job- what a dangerous cituation that is-ouch

8. Top 5 medicine to pass in LTC?

   lastkiss32 replied to SoldierMedic's topic in Geriatric

   11-7 shift Ativan Tylenol - both at the same time-works wonders for some to sleep Haldol Robutussin Maalox pain meds usely given just before I get to work- Oxycodone or Percocet

9. I just resigned my position! Would you?

   lastkiss32 replied to anndoodle's topic in Geriatric

   While working for a Temp agency under the same conditions- I walked back and forth to check the CNA's and the residents in all halls- 3 of them. This is also where the trust factor comes in- do you trust your CNA's to do thier job and do it right? Ei...

10. arrogant nurses

    lastkiss32 replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric

    Wow, some very bad stories here, I depend on and trust my CNA's. I know how hard to job is as I used to do it before becoming an LPN. I also know what it is like to complain about a very bad CNA(resident abuse) as I did this as a CNA and got nowhere....

11. Nursing Home Nurses: How many patients are you respsible for?

    lastkiss32 replied to butterflynurse's topic in Geriatric

    I work nights(3rd) and there are at most 33 residents- 2- G-Tube Feedings which are now not after 8pm except for 1 feeding thank goodnes. Very few meds except for PRN's which is somenights just as bad. Med Tech comes in and passes am meds. Do all tre...

12. What's Up With Agency Nurses?

    lastkiss32 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

    When I did agency- I was expected to walk in and know everything and run the shift- well didn't know everything but did run the shift- I had Med Tech's in most places I went to so didn't have to worry so much about meds-Agency Nurses are suppose to d...

13. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    lastkiss32 replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Did they not pass a new law pertaining to amt. of Nurse's to patients or was that only in a few states?

14. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    lastkiss32 replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    LPN's do Know how to chart and are responsible and just as loving of a care giver as anyone else(most of us anyway) :) Doesn't the chart Q24 hrs by an RN have to do with Medicare rules?

15. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    lastkiss32 replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been told if you don't take report you do not have to accept the assignment is this true or is it a state to state thing? Also where I worked before I did the charting/ the RN would read it and sign behind my name- I would then think that the ...