FLArn

FLArn

Hospice, LTC, Rehab, Home Health

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  1. HIPAA violation???

    FLArn replied to Chrissy2003RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Did his family not know he was there? If they knew he was in your hospital, on your floor in that room without your telling them and you gave out no medical or financial information then I don't see...

  2. I am struggling with patient families lately.

    FLArn replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    @rn2b73- When I worked in long term care (AKA nursing homes) I loved CNAs like you. I never had to ask for what I needed more than once and my patients were always clean and dry. Sorry you aren't...

  3. witnessing a DNR

    FLArn replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    In FL the official form for DNRO valid outside of a hospital is signed by the patient or the legal representative (POA, HCS, guardian) and the MD/DO. No other witnesses

  4. OK Managment you win. Nurses are leaving on time now.

    FLArn replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All I have to say is that I may lose my job for excessive OT but I may lose my home, car, license if there is ever a question about the care provided a resident if I have no documentation to support...

  5. When patients discharge... transportation

    FLArn replied to BonnieSc's topic in General Nursing

    @K+MgSO4 They are killing several birds with that stone. Freeing up patient rooms for new admits, emptying same day areas and decreasing workers comp payments by adding "light duty" spots. Some...

  6. Pay raises?!

    FLArn replied to NurseLife329's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definitely look into evening or night shifts for differential pay and OT (if it is available). Not sure how taking on more student loan debt is going to help your situation esp. since many employers...

  7. Nurse Signatures, matching names

    FLArn replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same problem once. The person who was hired first was M. Smith, R.N. and the new person was M.A. Smith,

  8. Medication Question;

    FLArn replied to RN_Madam's topic in Patient Medications

    As I said, I would go ahead and do it but everyone needs to do what they are comfortable with. My comfort level extends to giving the 2 tabs to equal the Senokot S, of course this may be related to...

  9. Medication Question;

    FLArn replied to RN_Madam's topic in Patient Medications

    I suppose it would be a good idea to check with the pharmacy because you would be using 2 tabs instead of 1; but it really isn't substituting 1 med for another because Senna S is sennoside...

  10. Home health SN Safety

    FLArn replied to rancin98's topic in Home Health

    Locked car doors, GPS so I don't get lost especially in "bad areas", cell phone so I can call for help and stay in touch with my office. We call when we get to and leave each visit. And my gut...if it...

  11. Can a teacher do this?

    FLArn replied to Dezy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Lecture hits the most important (in the instructor's point of view) material but you are responsible for all the information in the textbook along with the lecture notes and handouts. There isn't time...

  12. Are LPN's allowed to draw blood from PICC lines?

    FLArn replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Also as is mentioned in Esme's cite, you will need to give your employer a copy of your IV certification certificate for your file. The employer may or may not want a RN to watch you draw the first...

  13. Ordering antibiotics!?!

    FLArn replied to Bec7074's topic in Patient Medications

    Sometimes how you phrase your "recommendation" depends on the particular doctor. Some docs are very open to our suggestions and others wouldn't give you what you asked for if the world was coming to...

  14. leaving my job gave a 2 weeks manager very rude.

    FLArn replied to purpleRN6163's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Review your company's employee manual regarding resignations/ amount of notice and policy regarding REHIRING former employees. I have worked for several companies whose policy was NOT to rehire. So...

  15. First job at Hospice Care

    FLArn replied to ylezor's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Whether or not hospice experience will look good on your resume to an acute care setting will depend a lot on your hospice experience. If you work in an inpatient care setting and elaborate on the...

  16. Which is more frustrating? Nursing school or Christmas lights?

    FLArn replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS!!!! Prelit trees are a must have for

  17. When Nurses Cry

    FLArn replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Thank you for your article. When so often we are told that we should never shed tears, I agree that in certain settings and in certain situations, tears are an expression of caring and emotional...

  18. Coworker (resident) is a former patient..

    FLArn replied to mystory's topic in Psychiatric

    If/when you run into each other for the first time follow his lead. If he greets you as a former acquaintance/friend, respond in kind. If he does not acknowledge your former relationship, then you...

  19. First night on my own. (Long vent)

    FLArn replied to MissHaleyDawn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A new admit on your first night alone? I think you did GREAT! A new admit can put even the most experienced nurse behind. You need to cut yourself some slack. As far as that cath insertion, if you did...

  20. Atlanta hospital dress codes

    FLArn replied to monica427's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Once you start your clinicals you will find that there are things on your clothes and shoes that you will NOT want to wear your uniform/scrubs/shoes ANYWHERE else. In fact, you will want to get out of...

  21. LTC-What is meant by "The skilled nursing area of LTC"

    FLArn replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The skilled area is the section of the facility where the patients who are having PT,OT,ST and skilled nursing care IV ABT, etc. usually immediately after having a stroke, MI, or surgery for knee/hip...

  22. Atlanta hospital dress codes

    FLArn replied to monica427's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Yes, white shoes are the norm. However, they don't always have to be duty shoes. I have been able to wear white athletic shoes most of the time. But that said, I would get good duty shoes they are...

  23. Need help with insulin ordered

    FLArn replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Correct. Think of the 70/30 like a base amount and the R is a fast-acting to cover a spike in the blood

  24. Noc Nurse perspective...

    FLArn replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    My only real complaint was the fact that all mandatory meetings are held in the afternoon. Sorry but your 2 pm is my 2 am. So you probably won't see me. However if I don't show up I get dinged on my...

  25. Need help with insulin ordered

    FLArn replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Look up 70/30 in the pharmacology book. That should give you the answer you need. If you still have questions after that, please come back. You need to at least try to find the answers first. The...