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  1. LTC tips please!!!...

    jetscreamer101 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    I don't let it wait a half hour until they do it. I call them into the room, maybe takes an extra minute. If I can have them correct it, they might remember to do it and the patient in the end spends...

  2. LTC tips please!!!...

    jetscreamer101 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    I help out when I can. Help with transfers, incontinence cares, etc. If I am in the process of doing something that I have to get done (med pass, treatments, etc.) I call a CNA to take care of...

  3. ABC or 123

    jetscreamer101 replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We use room # order for MARS, but use alphabetical for TARS. For meds, they are in the order that they arei n in the MAR book, the refills down below however are

  4. Med Error Question

    jetscreamer101 replied to cnolan's topic in Patient Medications

    There are policies in place for a reason. Knowing what will happen with errors kinda keeps you vigilant and not as likely to repeat an error. The other day, I stopped by a room as the nurse was...

  5. How does your facility handle and unexpected death?

    jetscreamer101 replied to linzz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If they are a DNR, nurse pronounces. Most times we have to call the coroner and get an ok to release the body to a funeral home. On rare occassions, he will come out. We also notify primary doc,...

  6. Watch your meds CLOSELY! (long)

    jetscreamer101 replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Have you talked with the pharmacy yet? I was on the receiving end of the med error and got serzone instead of seroquel. Screwed me up a bit. When I swiched back to the seroquel, I went through the...

  7. Are you paid for orienting someone?

    jetscreamer101 replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in LTC and have never been paid extra to orient new employees. I have trained many over the years. I actually started orientation with a new employee today. You know, I really don't like to do...

  8. Nursing Home Humor

    jetscreamer101 replied to maureenlynn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Kinda like a kick stand? (or whatever those things are on bikes to keep them from falling

  9. bristol stool chart

    jetscreamer101 replied to cybernurse81's topic in General Nursing

    We don't use it but I am familiar with it. I think it would be helpful from a descriptive aspect. Loose stools? It makes a difference. Is it a 6 or 7? I spent some time in the past trying to find...

  10. How do you deal with seeing a dead body?

    jetscreamer101 replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Oddly enough, I too found the cadavers easier to deal with than the cats. Nearly flunked when that section came

  11. Fear Factor, Nurse Style, Five Stunts... lol

    jetscreamer101 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Nursing Humor

    ok, I only made it to page 4 before I had to stop reading. Way gross. Stomach is still

  12. Impaired at work!

    jetscreamer101 replied to withasmilelpn's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I change my psych meds, I let my DON and family know so they can be watching me for abnormal behavior for awhile. The one time I had problems with a med (pharmacy filled script with wrong...

  13. If you had your time over again >>>

    jetscreamer101 replied to Sabby_NC's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to say no. I wanted to be an actuary at one time. I think that would have suited me

  14. I'm not "WIPING BUTTS"

    jetscreamer101 replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I have always lent a helping hand to my CNA's when needed. I don't particularly enjoy providing incontinence care, but someone has to do it. One day, I was hurrying down the hall to do...

  15. This has been really getting on my nerves lately...

    jetscreamer101 replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

    The "prolly" thing, while used as slang on-line, also comes out of my daughter's mouth. Probably doesn't exist for her. "We'll prolly go to the movies tonite." Take note, I frequently make typos. I...

  16. long term care wants

    jetscreamer101 replied to rotty2chicago's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    oh yeah, I also want electric beds. I am tired of cranking feet and heads up and down, not to mention the bruises on my shins from someone not putting the crank

  17. MD's professional handwriting skills

    jetscreamer101 replied to hppynurse2's topic in General Nursing

    There is one doc that has horrific handwriting. I'm guessing his office staff have gotten tired of us calling to translate, so now, all his faxes come with a printed translation. Helps tremendously....

  18. long term care wants

    jetscreamer101 replied to rotty2chicago's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If I can dream: Supplies there and readily available Staffing according to acuity, not numbers Management that backs me up Co-workers...

  19. Extra dose of medication-medication administration error

    jetscreamer101 replied to Woman_in_love's topic in General Nursing

    I've had med errors before. I'll admit to it. But I hate calling family or MDs for someone elses mistake. Oh, I'll also admit to giving myself my am meds at HS one night and taking my HS meds in...

  20. Let's Talk About Myelograms--What was your experience?

    jetscreamer101 replied to KELLYGIRL's topic in General Nursing

    It's been several years (about 6 or so) that I had a myelogram. It was done 6 mo. post decompressive lami. I remember having some burning sensation in my leg, but it was tolerable. I've have heard...

  21. Lovenox Injections: SC, But Where?

    jetscreamer101 replied to lmz's topic in Patient Medications

    I have received Lovenox injections while in the hospital and at home. I had an abdominal surgery, so I wouldn't let them give it in my abdomen, so they used my arms. When I got home, I did end up...

  22. "The last place I worked, we did things differently!" (and correctly)

    jetscreamer101 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever had the one that says, "just because you have always done this this way, doesn't mean it's the right way"? Just because YOU think it's the right way doesn't mean it's the right way...

  23. Collecting urine sample

    jetscreamer101 replied to NextSummer's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nights generally collect our urine specimens. It's always been that way. Maybe because they are mostly in bed to be able to obtain specimen via straight

  24. Wound Care Frustration

    jetscreamer101 replied to soulfullady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unbelievable. I also get very angry when I know dressings haven't been changed. We've brought it up recently to our DNS and she doesn't seem to

  25. Back Pain,,,,and suggestions for relief?

    jetscreamer101 replied to Calgon-take.me.away's topic in General Nursing

    I too have used chiropractic care. I had 2 lami's, and had pain all the time. Now, I only have pain when I push myself too hard with lifting. But I have heard bad stories about chiropractic docs...