infectionRN

infectionRN

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  1. how many of you go to the grocery store after working with patients?

    infectionRN replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    I go to the grocery store after work all the time. When we get to the store we grab a cart ( major organisms here). Even if you went home and showered, we would pick up more germs on those carts than...

  2. In LTC, how many days did you orient before charging?

    infectionRN replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    We give are nurses 80 hrs, unless their a new grad then we give 4 wks. One weekend does not seem like enough. Did you get to learn all the paper work that fast? Good Luck

  3. nursing home MAR's

    infectionRN replied to canadianlpngal's topic in General Nursing

    In the right hand corner on the mar, we write the date and our initials upon transcription of the

  4. Leave the phone at home !!

    infectionRN replied to disney158's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know what you mean, I walked into the clean utility room the other day and CNA was in there on the phone. I gave them a written warning, it is posted everywhere no cell phones allowed in the...

  5. What to wear to a job interview

    infectionRN replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    I interview nurses that wear scrubs all the time, they will always say I am on my way to work or just finished my shift.I also interview nurses that have been dressed in suits, I think either one will...

  6. Getting care plan info to your staff

    infectionRN replied to ejpip1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At our facility we use CNA assignment sheets. Each morning we go through all the orders from the previous day, we then give them to the medical records girl and she inputs the information. It is...

  7. New Charge Nurse needs advice with float assignment

    infectionRN replied to AdamRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    I have a CNA float from 11p -3pa on one unit, then go to the other unit from 4a-7a. By doing this it helps out both units, we keep a pull book so everyone shares the wealth. Good

  8. ulcer dressing won't stick

    infectionRN replied to mickeymouse123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    opsite works well in this area, keeps soilage off the dressing as well. Good

  9. Monthly MAR/ TAR order checks

    infectionRN replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your right, they need to be checked against the current orders. Sometimes it can take up to 1.5 hours to complete one re-cap. My facility pays overtime to do these so they are not rushed and in turn a...

  10. Multi Cultural Health Care

    infectionRN replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Baseline knowledge related to a specific culture can begin to assist a nurse’s development of culturally competent nursing care, such as-does this culture believe in immunizations? It's a process...

  11. fellow nurse always "too busy" to help

    infectionRN replied to jam2007's topic in General Nursing

    I would aproach your nurse manager, maybe this nurse should not be in the role of a charge nurse. As a nurse manager myself I would appreciate that you came foreward with this matter. Maybe feel the...

  12. Your Favorite thing about being a nurse? Least favorite?

    infectionRN replied to Humanist's topic in General Nursing

    The favorite thing to me about nursing is it's very versatile. Least favorite= High

  13. pt fall during shift change

    infectionRN replied to payatot21's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This should be shared by both nurses, it gets done faster and both are thanful for the help. If you both pitch in, one assess the pt. and one call the md., you both chart what you have

  14. Wound Care.

    infectionRN replied to CocoChanel's topic in General Nursing

    Smith & Nephew have a negative pressure wound vac that can hook onto a pole or

  15. am I wrong to be upset with this resident?

    infectionRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To protect yourself as well as the resident, call the female resident's family and inform them of the situation. Family would be very upset if something were to happen to her, not to mention the state...

  16. I need help and advice

    infectionRN replied to Hellokitty_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You should check your local community college, most offer an RN refresher course that is 12 weeks long. Good

  17. Corporate headaches

    infectionRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We send corp. nurse the skin log, all unplanned discharges for the week( why they were sent out-who sent them out and their payer source). If wound % is >3 a weekly summary gets sent as well for a...

  18. need a good idea for this patient

    infectionRN replied to dcnballmom's topic in General Nursing

    First I would call Md. and obtain an order to insert foley cath, consult for PT, they can get the patient a special pad for her chair. Pt. needs to be on some type of air mattress along with T&P...

  19. How long do germs live on a surface?

    infectionRN replied to Simpleplan's topic in General Nursing

    c-diff spores can live on surfaces up to 5 months, MRSA can live on hard surfaces for months and Hep C can live for 16 hours- up to 4 days. Hope this

  20. CNA certification/ Nursing School

    infectionRN replied to rntobe4's topic in General Nursing

    You can start by calling some LTC facilities in your area, most off CNA training that is about 3 wks long. Good

  21. Resume Help for a LTC Nurse

    infectionRN replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you have worked LTC all those years you have the ability to sense when a patient is declining, so you have exceptional assessment skills, charge nurse capabilities. Don't forget your various...

  22. What to do, who to call

    infectionRN replied to Thornbird's topic in General Nursing

    This is neglect as well as a delay in the patients treatment. I'm sure if you re-approached the DON of this facility and used the word "neglect" a few times the situation would then be

  23. need help in stopping smoke

    infectionRN replied to alexnaison's topic in General Nursing

    I have smoked for thirty years and have quit multible times over the years. Two weeks ago i started the new drug Chantix and have been nicotine free for five days with minimal withdraw symtoms. This...

  24. Stupid question

    infectionRN replied to Travellpro's topic in General Nursing

    Almost forgot, REMEMBER THERE IS NEVER A STUPID

  25. Stupid question

    infectionRN replied to Travellpro's topic in General Nursing