GeriatricSunshine

GeriatricSunshine

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  1. Could you work in this? Worst ED in North America

    GeriatricSunshine replied to GeriatricSunshine's topic in Emergency

    I agree that 300.00 a year does not seem like that much to you, but in our country that is how healthcare is provided. I almost died when my brother got stitches on vacation in Chicago.Thank god for...

  2. Could you work in this? Worst ED in North America

    GeriatricSunshine replied to GeriatricSunshine's topic in Emergency

    So lets think for a minute. Florida without snowbirds? I am sure it would be great for the economy huh? My great aunt is a snowbird and she goes for 6 months a year.Some of these people have lived...

  3. Could you work in this? Worst ED in North America

    GeriatricSunshine replied to GeriatricSunshine's topic in Emergency

    It dosen't read through like I am a nurse? Just so you know my mother was an ER nurse for 20 years and my aunt is a nurse..I could go on. I worked in that ER during my training for the volunteer...

  4. Ok here is a wierd one, Urine Smell

    GeriatricSunshine posted a topic in General Nursing

    One of our residents has a strange urine odour. It smells very, very strong and almost smokey at times.The doctor said there was no infection and to push more fluids. She still has this odour and is...

  5. Myriad of problems with infections,more drugs?Am I in the wrong

    GeriatricSunshine posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have had some serious health issues in the past while.I have a standing script with my doctor.I cannot take NSAIDS so her gives me Tylenol 2's.I only take them when I REALLY need them. A couple of...

  6. Ok here is a wierd one, Urine Smell

    GeriatricSunshine replied to GeriatricSunshine's topic in General Nursing

    No she dosen't smoke.It is really strange it is a gagging strong

  7. Can CNA's dispense meds in NH? Skilled nurse on site?

    GeriatricSunshine replied to drwatson's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was actually a little freaked when the retirement home told me the PSW's do this.Then I saw what training they had.The pharmacy trains them and the head office trains them, the nurse and manager...