PastoralCareRN

PastoralCareRN ASN, BSN, MSN

Home Health/ Hospice

Home Health & Hospice Nurse | I’ll Pray With You, Fix Your Med Box, and Pet Your Dog Before I Leave

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  1. Should I back off?

    PastoralCareRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Problem: Computer order states: 2 tabs PO Q HS Paper MAR states the same. The nurse that passes PM meds gives this medication, signs her name to the narcotic count sheet, but doesn't sign it on the...

  2. Should I back off?

    PastoralCareRN replied to PastoralCareRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your wise words.... I just feel that this place has the potential to be a good place to work, but things have to be straightened out one thing at a time.... and this is one of the...

  3. Should I back off?

    PastoralCareRN replied to PastoralCareRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's a good idea, but he doesn't. Last night he was up well past

  4. Should I back off?

    PastoralCareRN replied to PastoralCareRN's topic in General Nursing

    THAT'S what I'm talking about! She does what she wants, with no regard to what is told her.... we just got a new admin, so I'll hang around a bit longer just to see. But if it doesn't change, I will...

  5. Should I back off?

    PastoralCareRN replied to PastoralCareRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's the issue. The med in question is scheduled to be given at HS (between 8-9pm). The nurse in question is giving it between 3-4pm. So when it isn't written in the MAR, I come along and give it...

  6. Should I back off?

    PastoralCareRN replied to PastoralCareRN's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't it still considered a reportable medication error when a med is given out of the allotted time

  7. New DON cleaning house

    PastoralCareRN replied to trimm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep. I saw the same where I worked. A new DON was hired, she brought her own management team with her, even had positions "made up" when she couldn't put her buddies where she wanted them. Fired old...

  8. Are your "observation cells" a part of your infirmary?

    PastoralCareRN replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    Ours are directly across from the desk and we have cameras that can observe each room. If it's a suicide watch, then we have another inmate that watches and documents every 30 minutes. My last night...

  9. Nursing Student at 67

    PastoralCareRN replied to velroc's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Go for

  10. How do you feel about this?

    PastoralCareRN replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly why I left my previous job. Nurses were expected to tend to tasks such as this, when we were needed elsewhere... we didn't have to bake cookies per say (but I'm sure admin hadn't read...

  11. do you like working in a prison???

    PastoralCareRN replied to reddellrn's topic in Correctional

    I just talked to my boss today and he said there were at least 4-5 of us that he is working around... good luck to

  12. do you like working in a prison???

    PastoralCareRN replied to reddellrn's topic in Correctional

    My boss is very flexible with my school schedule. He has never complained about me needing a change and is very accomodating. I'm sure yours would be the same... go for

  13. "Suicide watch" How do you handle it?

    PastoralCareRN replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    We have one on one observation. This is usually done by a trustee, and the nurse checks every 2

  14. do you like working in a prison???

    PastoralCareRN replied to reddellrn's topic in Correctional

    I enjoy it so far. But then again, I have just started. I enjoy the autonomy I have, I enjoy being able to complete my work, I enjoy the co workers (although I do not enjoy all the complaints~ but I...

  15. How long was your training prior to actually working in the prison?

    PastoralCareRN replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    My orientation from beginning to end os supposed to be 3 weeks, although I heard it'll be 6 months before I learn everything I need to

  16. Which is a better experience prior to working in a Prison, ICU or Emergency Room?

    PastoralCareRN replied to Cowboy Thug's topic in Correctional

    With my minimal experience (2 weeks) in my new job, I would definitely say ER too. There are many more emergency type things going on that you will need to take care

  17. Anyone starting non-hospital jobs in this bad job enviroment?

    PastoralCareRN replied to luvmyguys's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am starting at one of the prisons. DON is starting me in the infirmary, where he plans to keep me after graduation. Working PRN hours at a nursing home I have been at for 2 years, may also pick up...

  18. How many miles/minutes do you drive to work?

    PastoralCareRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    About 45 minutes and 39

  19. Call Bell Over Use (Abuse?)

    PastoralCareRN replied to 311ltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Huh.... we have a couple of those.... our DON solution? "Answer them, this is their home." Hope you find a better

  20. Question about Sick call on the range

    PastoralCareRN replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    I just started as a Correctional nurse, but the inmates that are ill, make a sick call and the nurse decides if the doctor needs to see them or if it is something that could wait (like a dietary...

  21. Do you feel that the self defense course offered prepared you for an inmate attack?

    PastoralCareRN replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    Apparently our minimal class does work because the day I went to my PP class, a nurse had been grabbed and restrained in another room the night before. She broke his hold on her, and kicked him and...

  22. Apple seeds

    PastoralCareRN replied to Jaila's topic in Correctional

    I've always known about apple seeds and cyanide, but I surely didn't know that anyone would actually TRY that! The things they'll

  23. Do you feel that the self defense course offered prepared you for an inmate attack?

    PastoralCareRN replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    I am scheduled to take my class Thursday. I'll let you

  24. Leaving LTC for Corrections

    PastoralCareRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been offered a position in Corrections that I am seriously considering. The pay and insurance is comparable to where I am now. The only "real" difference is that the new job would be a 30-40...

  25. Leaving LTC for Corrections

    PastoralCareRN replied to PastoralCareRN's topic in General Nursing

    Haha! Thanks Starbucks.... Found out he was off today, so I would imagine he'll call me tomorrow. It's terrible to say, but I'm ready to put in my 2 week notice!