PsychNurseWannaBe BSN, RN

Hi Everyone... im going back to doing MDSs and its been over 7 years. If a resident has diabetes but doesn't take meds, no blood sugar check, no labs for diabetes (whats the look back period for that) no mention in a compliance note within 14 days.....

Thank you!

I guess it depends. Our changes are put on the MAR, so we sign it off plus the other info we fill out on the MAR. Measure the length from point of insertion to the hub and measuring three inches about the site and then the circumference of the arm....

No...no I don't have a cushy job. LOL. Well... I guess compared to other LTC facilities I have a good gig. Outstanding benefits, with great pay, differentials... but I do work my butt off more times than not. Depends on what unit I am on. I don't...

Also, if you are a student (not sure), maybe ask an admin to move this to the student section.

I won't flame ya! :) To the original poster there are many theories. Could you give more information? And yes some theories are rather....well, elitist.

The way mentioned above is the way I was taught. I don't really add my stuff on except for the RN. As a certified wound care nurse, I could append that, or my education, but really I am in a hurry. Don't have time for that. LOL. Really only my r...

Just thought of another resource. Public health nurses at a city/county health department.

I would also look at the hospitals website. They normally offer smoking cessation classes and will have some information for you to utilize...such as support groups. Reach out to area occupation health nurse. Doesn't necessarily have to be a hospi...

Just want to add: Plus with going through HR, they know what positions are open and so if you aren't a fit for one area, they might know another area that will take new grads. They will normally ask you what your interests are. So you will get mor...

Wouldn't you have to go through HR for open positions. Managers normally don't do the first steps of things. HR interviews and then pass the information along. As a past manager, I would not like emails from people looking for a position. I didn'...

Normally you are hopefully finishing up the med pass if it is set at 20:00 and you start at 19:00 until 21:00. I can usually get it done around that time but it depends on how big the unit is and how complex the residents are... blood sugars, insuli...

One last thing and I swear I am off to bed. If the person isn't drinking as well either, she is taking a diuretic and could be dehydrated. Her fluid and electrolytes could be off which could contribute to a fall, confusion, decreased appetite.

As a diabetic, I have learned that diabetics experience the disease differently (I'm generalizing) But for me, I don't get the typical S/S of hypo or hyperglycemia at times. The only way to know is for me to check my blood sugar. I could feel compl...

All I can say, is if you move to a new state.... you play by their rules. I wouldn't take it personally.

Does your professor care if you do a risk for care plan versus an actual care plan? For example he has pain.

I always subscribed to the student companion website from the book. Has practice questions, in depth charts and graphs, videos etc. It really helped me out. It was always free.

I love my Littman....got it back when I started school. It was a little over $100, but prices may dropped by now. I also find it easier for me to hear with larger soft tip ear buds. The only time I really had a hard time hearing is when I inspecte...

I did. I spoke with the Dean of Students. You will have to check with your school to see who deals with special accommodations for disabilities. My doctor had to fill out a form and the Dean of Students would make a lamented paper that stated a Spe...

I don't know if she is "just very stupid". I kinda find that offensive. I never heard of such a title. The staff nurse does this. Only RNs are allowed on our Medicare neighborhoods. The only point that I find a little off putting is that the res...

I'm not going to judge you for what occurred. I think it has been done enough. It is far too easy to read into a response and sometimes very difficulty to truly understand the tone of a post. What you as an RN need to do, IMO: 1. Accept responsib...

When I started as a GN, I was given 3 weeks. Now that nursing home was owned by a hospital and bigger organization. When they sold, they only gave 3 days, which I think is a joke. You can't learn and apply what may come up. They need a solid fou...

They don't have all the certs. I would imagine that list would be soooo long. LOL. I put the LTC and other including the fact that I am a certified wound care nurse in my profile. There is a specific thread about this type of topic. When you go t...

What is your AEB?

Don't know... don't have them. Does your facility have job descriptions?