nancyjean68

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1. Census

   nancyjean68 replied to quicksoapy's topic in LTC Directors

   Just wanted to add I was the ADON here also.

2. Census

   nancyjean68 replied to quicksoapy's topic in LTC Directors

   Oh Yes!! We had a facility like that. It did take a long time but good things come to those who wait. I can give some hints. The DON got out on the floors, toileted, fed, assisted ambulating, knew all the resident's names, and no bragging. Staff sees...

3. Nursing Wound Vac Checklist

   nancyjean68 replied to teleRN08's topic in Wound

   That's right. When you first received the wound vac, the company should have done an inservice to show you how the machine operates AND they show you how to place the dressing properly, if it is not a nurse showing you the dressing - one of your nurs...

4. Violent/combative residents?

   nancyjean68 replied to nursehaley91's topic in Geriatric

   In Mass. you have to have a scheduled antipsychotic before you can have a PRN, also make sure you medically clear them of UTI or any other labs, elevated BUN etc. THEN you can send them out for psyche eval, and only then. It may appear as a long proc...

5. Was reprimanded for wearing gloves while working with a patient

   nancyjean68 replied to amillion3147's topic in Disease

   I think it all depends on how good your rehab dept and nursing relationship is. Is there a way to speak with the director of nurses and voice your concerns, or are they going to poo-poo you and sweep it under the rug? I worked in a wonderful SNF wher...