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  1. CLONAZEPAM

    username33 replied to username33's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you! I was told that the effect the drug produces is not the same as a half- life. My drug book says that the peak is 1-2 hrs and the duration of clonazepam is unknown. I am wondering if anyone...

  2. seizure

    username33 replied to username33's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Great! Thanks for

  3. seizure

    username33 posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hello! I am a new nurse working in LTC. Today one of my pts had a seizure. I was called to the pt's room by CNA. She stated that pt had jerking movements. I didn't notice any on my arrival. Pt was...

  4. seizure

    username33 replied to username33's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Thank you, Mattmrn2013, for your reply. I have difficulty documenting situations like that one. Could you give me an example of charting. For example, '' Called to pt room at 1200....... and so...

  5. alginate dressing

    username33 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hello! I am a new grad and I just started my job as RN in LTC. Today was my first day working on my own. I had a pt with almost healed pressure ulcer on his coccyx. The order in MAR was to apply...

  6. alginate dressing

    username33 replied to username33's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Thank

  7. Talking to MD

    username33 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work as a new RN in LTC. I am worring how to talk to MD during phone call. English is my second language. Actually I speak well but when I am under stress I just don't know what to say. Can anybody...

  8. Talking to MD

    username33 replied to username33's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you

  9. Critical lab value

    username33 posted a topic in Critical Care

    I am a new RN working in LTC. I am working with elderly population as you can see. What lab results I I should consider to be critical in order to notify MD? Thank

  10. float nurse in LTC

    username33 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am a new grad and I am working as a float nurse in LTC. It is hard because I am new in this facility and don't know the residents and their preferences. They float me from one unit to another. i...

  11. RN supervisor

    username33 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hello! What are the responsibilities of RN Supervisor in LTC? Thank

  12. RN supervisor

    username33 replied to username33's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thank

  13. RN supervisor

    username33 replied to username33's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I asked my DON today what is her expectation regarding my work. She said that I will be doing the same work as LPNs do. I asked her to clarify my job title ''RN Superviser" and she was surprised that...

  14. Coding patient in LTC

    username33 replied to username33's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thank

  15. LTC - What are my actions after receiving phone call regarding new orders?

    username33 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    HELLO! I am a new grad and started my orientation period in long -term care facility. What are my actions after receiving phone call regarding new orders? I am new and I am afraid to miss something....

  16. Labs

    username33 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new RN working in LTC. I am working with elderly population as you can see. What lab results I I should consider to be critical in order to notify MD? Thank

  17. Labs

    username33 replied to username33's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you

  18. LTC - What are my actions after receiving phone call regarding new orders?

    username33 replied to username33's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you

  19. insulin

    username33 replied to username33's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Thank you for your input! It does make sense to ask the doc to write specific order regarding give/hold insulin to this

  20. RN supervisor

    username33 replied to username33's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am a new grad on orientation in LTC. My job title RN Superviser. Right now I am working with LPNs. They teach me what they normally do on their shifts. It seems to me that they do everything you...

  21. LTC - What are my actions after receiving phone call regarding new orders?

    username33 replied to username33's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That was very helpful! Thank you! I am a brand new RN. What I need to do to protect my license while working in LTC. In other words how can I loose my license?. I am on orientation period and pretty...

  22. New nurse

    username33 replied to username33's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thanks!!!!:)

  23. New nurse

    username33 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    HELP!!!!!!! Today was my second day of orientation in Nursing Home. I am frustrated and overwhelmed with everything. I spent too much time just passing meds . I was checking and tripple checking...

  24. New nurse

    username33 replied to username33's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thank you so much for your for your

  25. New nurse

    username33 replied to username33's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thank you!!! During my second day of orientation I made med mistake. The patient seems to be OK. I asked the nurse who was supervising me and teaching me during that day if I need to do anything...