FLArn

FLArn

Hospice, LTC, Rehab, Home Health

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  1. Question about wasting narcotics

    FLArn replied to EndoscopyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    It depends also on the setting, in hospice inpatient unit we waste with another nurse. In the homes the meds are wasted by the nurse in the presence of a family member, POA, etc. and both sign the...

  2. Controlled substance wasting policies?

    FLArn replied to EndoscopyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    In FL ALL meds are destroyed by liquifying them and pouring them into kitty litter, used coffee grounds or other inedible substances in plastic bags and thrown in the

  3. Offensive or not??

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

    Only when I'm working with peds. But with geriatric patients, I will call them "Miss" Mary or "Mr" John. It's very common in certain parts of the south and is considered a respectful greeting. Also...

  4. Mandated Flu vaccine?

    FLArn replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    @ Wooh "Required. Even if allergic" Really? Is risk management on board with your facility requiring staff members to potentially commit suicide? I am reasonably sure that this would be illegal....

  5. Any nurses out there graduate knowing everything?

    FLArn replied to brielle776's topic in General Nursing

    The scariest thing in the world is a nurse, new grad or long time licensed, that thinks they know everything. The person who thinks they "know it all" is the most dangerous person in the building....

  6. RNs that have children aging from 2-18 years old

    FLArn replied to kalin's topic in General Nursing

    My children are grown now but were small when I started working. If your husband works days and you work nights it is not too hard to organize things. I worked 11p to 7a and hubby 8a to 4p. He got the...

  7. Would this hurt me getting a job?

    FLArn replied to umharhar's topic in General Nursing

    I am not 100% clear after reading your post, however, you seem to indicate that at least part of your reason for not continuing to volunteer had to do with being in nursing school. Many people cut...

  8. Is it weird that I love wound care?

    FLArn replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure what the "Nancy Grace" comment was about, but no you are not weird to love wound care. I think every nurse will find a specialty they love if they look long enough. And thank God not everyone...

  9. identifying breath sounds

    FLArn replied to KaksRN's topic in General Nursing

    Rales used to be called crackles. They sound like when you rub your hair between your fingers next to your

  10. Not hired if you smoke?

    FLArn replied to havehope's topic in General Nursing

    In actual fact hiring practices and benefits are two separate issues. I have already stated that I don't feel that a person's status as a smoker or non-smoker should be relevant when it comes to...

  11. Not hired if you smoke?

    FLArn replied to havehope's topic in General Nursing

    In the same example if I want the job and not have to pay increased insurance premiums then I can quit using hair dye or get a job somewhere that does not have those policies, just as those who smoke...

  12. Not hired if you smoke?

    FLArn replied to havehope's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO it is not quite the same as being "black, Asian, American Indian, Muslim or gay" . To smoke or not is a lifestyle choice that may or may not become an addiction. I feel that smokers should not be...

  13. potential witness

    FLArn replied to wildtulip's topic in General Nursing

    My response is always I'm sorry but I don't discuss anything related to my employment with anyone outside of the facility. If they want info from me badly enough they will sub peona me, then either my...

  14. Help I took a percoset and Im a new Hire!

    FLArn replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, never have taken anyone else's meds. Before I was a nurse I was afraid to (LOL) and after I became a nurse...well, I worked too hard to get my license to give it away by being

  15. Help I took a percoset and Im a new Hire!

    FLArn replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    FWIW: NEVER take anything you don't have a prescription for. In most jobs you will be subject to random drug (urine) tests. with that much time interval you should be all right this time but learn...

  16. LTC/Sub-Acute Supervisors

    FLArn replied to adoglover's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To OP: I was hourly and did not receive any additional pay for the added

  17. LTC/Sub-Acute Supervisors

    FLArn replied to adoglover's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I was in LTC, the shift supervisor was always a "working" supervisor position; meaning you had a full assignment in addition to the supervisory duties. I had a full load of patients (20 -30)...

  18. Abbreviation for ointment

    FLArn replied to appleberry's topic in General Nursing

    Ung is the correct abbreviation for ointment as previous posters have indicated. However, the trend now is moving away from using any abbreviations so check your facility's list of approved...

  19. I'm the office manager and "his wife"

    FLArn replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    I've never worked in that situation but common sense would say that in a situation between you and office manager, she will be right and you will be wrong because he has to go home with

  20. Lack of basic care--appalling!

    FLArn replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I often teach oral care to patient's families. It is an important task but it is easy to teach to families and is a way they can feel involved in caring for their loved ones. (Of course, I make sure...

  21. im i making the right decision?

    FLArn replied to walulu's topic in General Nursing

    This is a highly personal decision that only you can make with input of the baby's father and hopefully your family. It is difficult to go through school and start a family but not impossible. You...

  22. Fed up with a tech. Long- sorry.

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

    I wish you the best in whatever action you take. What a

  23. Am I freak for charting meds as I pull them?

    FLArn replied to Izzy11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are absolutely doing it the correct way. A little hint -- use "sticky note flags" to mark the pages of patients you have midday meds for as you pull your AM meds. It will save you a lot of time...

  24. How do you determine what is a good facility BEFORE you work for them?

    FLArn replied to CNA&student's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the administrative types work until 4 or 5 pm. Show up at about 5:15 and "look around" for someone to ask for an application. Really of course you are looking to see how many staff are on duty...

  25. Can a new grad negotiate union pay?

    FLArn replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work in a union shop, but my father was a union rep for many years and I believe that you are correct. The union negotiates the terms of the contract and the members are locked into those...