mead

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1. Help with sundowning residents (long)

   mead replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric

   WE DO BEHAVIOUR MAPPING WITCH COVERS 24 HRS AND 14 DAYS. iT GIVES US A RECORD OF BEHAVIOURS, APPROACHES TRIED, AND RESULTS. WE THEN HAVE A RECORD FOR THE DRS WHO CAN REQUEST GEREACTIC PSHYC TEAM TO GIVE THEIR APPROACH. WE THEN GET THE DAY STAFF INVOL...

2. "Take down" in LTC?????

   mead replied to NurseyTee's topic in Geriatric

   re take down: This is total abuse! Under no circumstances should this be tolerated. You did the right thing by reporting it. Is there any policy for very agressive pt such as a code where help is available to ensure your safty and your otherpts?Mi...

3. Domestic Violence Survivor.

   mead replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

   Re: Domestic Violence, Have been working with a nurse who has been in a dv situation. After having her head split open she has finally left him .Now we are all trying to keep her from going back! So far we are succeeding and with profession...

4. Physically attacked on the job?

   mead replied to KungFuFtr's topic in General Nursing

   have wored in ltc for many years and like the comments befor, have been punched sctatched spat at and been just about bitten . This can be an every days occurance in long term care wirh the cognative impaired. You learn very quickly how to approach a...

5. How do you handle shift change admissions?

   mead replied to ljds's topic in General Nursing

   I too work in long term care and have the same problems! We will do basic vitals tuck them in then next shift does the paper work all 32 page admission forms!!!

6. nuring homesdeaths in new orleans area

   mead replied to rondafan's topic in General Nursing

   Can any one tell me when under manditory evacuation that this nursing home was not?????

7. Bomb Attack On London

   mead replied to Silverdragon102's topic in UK

   may god bless you all effeced by this event. To the nurses coping with the results ,may you find inner and physical strength.for the work load in your city's time of need.Myprayers are with you.

8. Bomb Attack On London

   mead replied to Silverdragon102's topic in UK

   May the good lord bless all that have been effected by this senceless event.To our nurses dealing with the aftermath may you find an inner and physical strength to cope with it all.

9. About Our Beloved Franmtnurse

   mead replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

   you are in our prayers take care we are there for you

10. OMG I passed !

    mead replied to micaj's topic in NCLEX

    Now your learing will begin! Hope you have a position soon and enjoy the fruits of your studing !!!!

11. LTC and constant alarms

    mead replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric

    Rather have the alarm go off than accidents! also don't you have a restraint log that has to be filled in hrly? toileting repositioning drink or food can reduce alarms Do they need hs sedation to let them sleep ? and getting them up is the last reso...

12. shocked at what I saw!

    mead replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric

    wow!!!!!! this is nothing but abuse. You are your resident's avocate Please report this to the appropriate people asap. One day you could be that resident!

13. It's official I FAILED

    mead replied to lefthander1975's topic in NCLEX

    sorry for your bad news but am with you 100% for your next atempt am sure you will do well! Keep your chin up! we will throw a :balloons: for you when youdo

14. RNs in LTC

    mead replied to surfnbeagle's topic in Geriatric

    Iam an rn in ltc in canada We have an rn on each floor on my shift with 2 lpns(each floor has 99 residents) Our lpns are not allowed to take drs orders in my facility so you have to have rns. we also have a superviser who is over all in charge of the...

15. Stressed out and Getting Out

    mead replied to CseMgr1's topic in Safety

    wow! andI thought canadian nurses are under stress! WE are unionized across the country by each province so nurses have rights as well as management. We can change where we work in hospital as well as in ltc and can reduce hours if part time position...