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  1. Here Comes Ike!

    joyflnoyz replied to HouTx's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Austin- during Rita we had a 'sister facility" (owned by the same corp) bring their residents to our facility. Was a bit crazy for a few days, but it worked out. I was off today, but am...

  2. Time management + getting/staying organized

    joyflnoyz replied to xEdgexRNx's topic in General Nursing

    I work LTC..after report, 1st rounds and making out CNA assignments, I grab a sheet of paper, and write down the tasks I need to do. Gtube meds/flushes Nebs Foleys Skin Assessments Accuchecks...

  3. CNA or EMT while in school, CNA being a "dirty job" help please

    joyflnoyz replied to KdnRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Please keep in mind that what a CNA does is ***Basic Nursing Care*** EMTs are utilized much more as ambluance transport(when we tranport a resident that is urgent but not an emergency, we call a...

  4. Consent to drug test OB/L&D Patients

    joyflnoyz replied to JMA-RN2B's topic in General Nursing

  5. am I wrong to say this to a family?

    joyflnoyz replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I really try and gently educate the families- talk to them about signs of death, etc. When being pinned down as to "When will she die?", I usually answer something such as "A death is like a birth,...

  6. CNA as a NURSING SUPERVISOR?

    joyflnoyz replied to militarymom06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    sorry, saved then tried to edit, and wasn't allowed to.. The staffing co-ordinators where I currently work(LTC) have always been "civilians"- non nursing people. They have the guidlines from the...

  7. CNA as a NURSING SUPERVISOR?

    joyflnoyz replied to militarymom06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    [quote=dixieedarlin;At our facility recently, we were told that CNA II's could change colostomy bags, do treatments, etc........sometimes that is threatening because it seems we go to school longer...

  8. Does your hospital require a certain color uniform?

    joyflnoyz replied to ctspargo's topic in General Nursing

    I usually go for a tshirt and pants coordianted (such as tan/brown)or same solid colors with a print SHORT sleeved scrub top as a jacket..florals, butterflies, hearts, appropriate holiday print I...

  9. Does your hospital require a certain color uniform?

    joyflnoyz replied to ctspargo's topic in General Nursing

    My facility just mandated colors for nurses and aides. Supposedly, it came from "corporate HQ, so that residents and visitors know who works here" 'Scuse me?? I have NEVER had anyone ask "Do you work...

  10. dnr in geriatrics

    joyflnoyz replied to ulmaulma's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :crying2:I see a lot of families not ready to make that decision..or they think they DNR means do not treat (things like UTI, URI whatever) Most times that simple explanation is enough. Some families...

  11. Bad Day

    joyflnoyz replied to JB2007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Aww JB, I'm sorry about your day. Been there done that, didn't get the Tshirt. What keeps me going back? I get HUGS (hey, the residents need 'em too!) I work 3-11, so everything on Friday night...

  12. "no further hospitilization" order

    joyflnoyz replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some of our residents' families choose palliative care without involving an "official" hospice organization. Blessedly, our MD and NP are totally on board with palliative care, and will give us...

  13. "no further hospitilization" order

    joyflnoyz replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i have seen "do not hospitalize" orders written in keeping with family

  14. "Safe Harbor"

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in Texas Nursing

    I REALLY appreciate all the replies-- I've learned a lot.. I have no problem saying "NO"..this was an unusual circumstance..a couple of nurses on vacation, prn people already picking up shifts, one...

  15. "Safe Harbor"

    joyflnoyz posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    OK, I've been looking through the TX BON site for so long, my eyes are starting to lose focus.. i work 4 days a week. administration is pushing hard for me to do 5. don't want to. Didn't work...

  16. How much is your pay?

    joyflnoyz replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    LVN LTC 5 years at this place. 22.00/hr. No shift diff at

  17. Asking you to work an extra shift.....

    joyflnoyz replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    practice: "I am not able to help you today" repeat as necessary. my facility had the nerve to call me yesterday to come in, after refusing to even consider my time off

  18. Brookdale Senior Living

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    hmmm..hard to believe that no one here works for a Brookdale facility. Thinking about taking a job with one and just wanted to get some information. Not too sure about working for a HUGE corporation,...

  19. Question for LPN/LVNS

    joyflnoyz replied to LoriJoCNA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Favorite: I get hugs Least favorite:"business culture"/ inflexible

  20. Rant!!! Someone's using my name!

    joyflnoyz replied to GadgetRN71's topic in General Nursing

    The point as I see it is NOT someone visiting a neighbor, but the ethics of LYING and using someone else's name. (aka Identity theft.) What else is this person lying about? vital signs? meds given?...

  21. Question for the LVN/LPN's

    joyflnoyz replied to KeyTronics's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

  22. Whataburger - a Texas gem!

    joyflnoyz replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    As a Michigan girl transplanted to Texas, I gotta say I really miss White Castle bugers (aka sliders). Grew up with a WC a mile fom the house. The frozen ones we get here are NO MATCH at all, and...

  23. Who Said This?

    joyflnoyz replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part" Loved it when I read it about 10 yrs ago in a high school counselor's

  24. punishment advice.....please......

    joyflnoyz replied to Seamless LVN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Tuesday night I had a CNA working with me..had 3 or 4 sets of VS to get. All b/ps were in the 160/80 ranges. ALL the temps were 97-98 range. ALL the resps 20. One of the pts had problems going on,...

  25. punishment advice.....please......

    joyflnoyz replied to Seamless LVN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Write him up, have a "plan of action" ready- how his conduct is to improve, perhaps have whomever is "over" the cnas do a general inservice for all the CNAs on what can happen with incorrect VS,...