MadRedneckRN replied to MadRedneckRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Thanks for the replies. We have a Social Worker involved, just no suggestions yet except "everyone has to tell her the same thing, she can't go home right now". The Lasix is early in the morning but...
I have a bit of a problem. My Grandmother, age 96 was just placed in a LTC/Rehab center. She has lived at home with her son up until 3 weeks ago when she had to be hospitalised. She is very...
I had to place my 96 year old Grandmother in a SNF last week. The first thing I did was pulled a CNA aside and ask her how much she made and if this was a good place to work. I did this at several...
I was in Atlanta at SRMC Sept 8-10. I passed with only one lab repeat. The CA and CE's were wonderful. They would help out as much as possible and really wanted you to pass. Here is the key IMHO:...
MadRedneckRN replied to NurseCard's topic in Psychiatric
I have a patient who takes 1500 Seroquel, 30 Ambien, 2 Klonopin and 1 Ativan every night. He is still able to walk around an hour later!!!! Ya gotta wonder how much meth, crack and heroine he was...
Hi Meerkat In my facillity (adult forensic), if a staff member is assulted and charges are pressed, the staff member will be moved to another unit while that patient is still on the unit. For example,...
Leslie If "orienting a patient to reality" will agitate them, I won't do it. While playing into the delusions isn't a good thing either, I think your response as "one of the good guys" is...
SLC is a good place to be a nurse. You will find just as many Non LDS as LDS. Most people are friendly. IMHO, the "anti mormons" are worse than the mormans. You get a lot of religon bashing from...
MadRedneckRN replied to nursie06's topic in LPN to RN
I used College Network guides for my RN through Excelsior. They worked for me. You may want to check on Ebay for guides before you sign a contract. You can get them much cheaper. Keep in mind the...
MadRedneckRN replied to RNGINA's topic in Home Health
OK, I can't resist. My Grandmother had a flower pot that a cousin of mine pot marijuana seeds in. They grew into one of the most beautiful plants I've ever seen. Grandma, being the sweet old lady...