bubblymom373

bubblymom373

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  1. It sounds like you are doing a fine job. I think that its great that you try to help another shift. As for their comments, well retain what is useful ie: get an order to hold a med. Snarky...
  2. LTC / SNF /Nursing Home Nightmares: Pls Help!

    At the facility where I work the unit clerk does the MD orders. They are then double checked by a night shift nurse, to ensure that the new orders are recorded in the right places and old meds...
  3. I Got The Job!!

    :yeah::yeah:
  4. LPN Supervisor Over RNs.???

    Yep something does not sound right about this. Save yourself the headache and stomach problems. Would you really want risk your license like
  5. Assertiveness, Important or not?

    It is very important. In alot of cases you are the patient's voice( at least in LTC) . Some of those people can't speak for themselves so you need to. It is needed to ensure proper care is given...
  6. Some nurses make you sick!!!

    If the feeding is still running at the end of your shift do you let her know before you leave? Sometimes it can be frustrating in the morning rush to find these things still hooked up. Meds to...
  7. Need recommendation!

    When touring the home check the residents to see how clean they are, if there are any offensive smells. Look at the neatness and cleanliness of the rooms. Look at the activity board and check out...
  8. Never ending frustration in LTC.....

    Hmm sounds like typical LTC place. I agree with not now. Leave notes for the DON and NM. Be as specific as possible on the note .Make sure to keep copies for yourself in case their copies
  9. What is it with the nurses in LTC?

    Could their attitude have anything to do with
  10. Have you called off work for a sick pet before?

    I haven't had to yet but I would do it in a heartbeat
  11. Bizarre doctor's order

    We have a negotiated risk agreement that the resident or POA signs stating that the risk of aspiration is realized and that the facility is released from responsiblity if it happens. We have the...
  12. Criminal charges against WI Nurse

    I agree with tvccrn. Too many mistakes. I wonder how long she has been working as a nurse before this
  13. would you finish work from previoius shift?

    I work nocs in a LTC, often there are faxes, orders etc left from pms for me to do. I guess I would rather do them myself than have the pm nurse stay and be in my way as I try to organize and get...
  14. Help me with common LTC medications

    actonel, protonix, dilitizem, sinemet,HCTZ (hydrochlorthiazide?sp), furosemide, morphine sulfate, levothyroxine, digoxin, calcium w/vit D,darvocet, vicodin, acetaminophen, warfarin, lovenox, percocet,...
  15. I am a nurse, but I dream of....

    I am not a nurse, I am: 1. working in a bakery making donuts and rolls 2. working in a deli making salads 3. stocking shelves in a retail store These are my fantasy jobs on the nights that staff...
  16. Prayer for my son

    my thoughts and prayers are with you and your son. Please let us know how things
  17. Your Worst Mistake

    My worst mistake happened about 5 years ago. I was working in a LTC on pm shift. Two med passes , 35 patients, and all that goes with working pms. There was a brittle diabetic on g tube feedings, I...
  18. Stupid People Award

    LOL keep them coming! Good to have a laugh after a hard night at
  19. Unit Clerks are Useless!

    Most of the unit clerks I have worked with are invaluable. Life savers.:wink2: There are one or two that I have worked with that were not worth spit. For the most part good unit clerks are needed to...
  20. My patient, my hope!

    Good work TRN!!!:nuke: Thank you for sharing your story!! You are a great patient
  21. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    I worked in a LTC that had a strange haunting. The room in which in happened was occupied by a 65 year old comatose male. He had no roommate. The man's TV was often on, per family request. The...
  22. My night is pretty much like catlady. Except where I work, nights also has to double check all new orders that came in on previous shifts. It can really be a pain
  23. You know you work nights when.......

    you have pillow creases on your face at 1 in the