One Flew Over

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  1. Horizontal Violence in LTC

    One Flew Over posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello all! I have been working in LTC for 7 years now, 6 as a CNA and 1 as an LPN. I have seen a lot of management changes, and staff turnover. During the staffing and budget cuts we have lost a lot...

  2. Health Care Proxy Dilemma/Question

    One Flew Over replied to One Flew Over's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in

  3. Health Care Proxy Dilemma/Question

    One Flew Over posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all! I'm a long-time lurker and haven't posted in a while but I have an issue that's really been bothering me. So let me give you a background.. Pt has Parkinson's disease, AAO to person place...

  4. Health Care Proxy Dilemma/Question

    One Flew Over replied to One Flew Over's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't really had a patient of this nature; it's always been easy to define whether they are competent or not. I guess that's why I was asking. I definitely see why he was seen in the first place,...

  5. Do I give the med or hold?

    One Flew Over replied to spectrabrite's topic in Patient Medications

    I believe it also comes in a liquid suspension form- obviously not time released so he would just have to get it more often. I agree though, don't

  6. The Patient I Failed

    One Flew Over replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Absolutely heartbreaking.. and working in LTC, it hits so close to

  7. Certified Nursing Assistants - The Nurses think we have it so easy.

    One Flew Over replied to hfullerCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was a CNA before I became a nurse, and let me tell you, most days I wish I was a CNA again. While the physical demand is much less, the stressful MD/family calls, changes in patient condition and...

  8. Why Is It That Everyone Thinks They're A Good Nurse?

    One Flew Over replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't consider myself a great nurse and I don't expect anyone to describe me as such. That's not to say that I am completely inadequate or foolish.. I've been a nurse for about 8 months and I think...

  9. Reporting a Fall???

    One Flew Over replied to macgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You document what you saw, it's not your job to document what you assume happened. Like a previous poster said, I've had residents in LTC that sit themselves on the floor, crawl, slide.. etc.. so not...

  10. Do nurses have to clean up vomit?

    One Flew Over replied to sakiohma's topic in General Students

    And if your patient begins to complain of nausea/stomach ache.. etc.. make sure that basin is front and center! And I mean a real basin (label it for 'oral use only'), not one of those tiny emesis...

  11. Concerned about work environment

    One Flew Over replied to aed2712's topic in General Nursing

    Leave ASAP! And then after you've left and have a new job, blow the whistle on that other facility- it sounds like they need to be shut

  12. CNAs deserve more appreciation in nursing!

    One Flew Over replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not at all bothered when a patient mistakenly calls a CNA a nurse.. it's when that CNA answers to 'nurse' and does not politely correct the patient/resident, that's when I get bothered because its...

  13. Why can't you write people's names in your note: Rationale?

    One Flew Over replied to Sehille4774's topic in General Nursing

    The only time I was told that it is inappropriate to use a name is when you are referring to another resident/patient (as in a patient-to-patient altercation) and I believe in that instance it's...

  14. Anyone ever ask for more orientation?

    One Flew Over replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not all LTCs. It definitely depends on the facility and region because I am on week 5 of my orientation and I will be finished next week which adds up to a total of 6 weeks of orientation. About 1...

  15. Slipper Socks question

    One Flew Over replied to imapsychrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with the poster above, dry the floor as best you can and then put them on. Slipper socks should definitely be on in the hallways/rooms at all times, not only as a safety issue, but I shudder...

  16. Cleaning Catheter Leg Bags?!

    One Flew Over replied to jocelynlpn's topic in General Nursing

    The drainage bag should be cleaned in the same manner when disconnected in the morning. I would just mention to your manager that she should add that to the memo. I find it strange that your facility...

  17. Anywhere in the country hiring new LPN grads with no experience?

    One Flew Over replied to sawyer1200's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you're willing to apply for reciprocity that could open up a lot of options for you! I believe Fairview nursing home in Hudson, NH is taking applications (my brother works there as a kitchen aide...

  18. ? about resident throwing self OOB

    One Flew Over replied to Sensoria17's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! I also agree with keeping him safe from injury but some investigation has to be done to determine what exactly is going on with him. Definitely need to look into the cause of his pain and if...

  19. Facebook Violations

    One Flew Over replied to CottonPuffCat's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Just as an aside. A coworker of mine was working one night and a water main broke, causing a flood of about an inch of water in several resident rooms, bad enough to evacuate several residents to a...

  20. nursing career without touching people

    One Flew Over replied to confusedstudent2011's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You could potentially be a screener, I'm not sure whether those jobs prefer you to have nursing experience though. You basically only have to work with charts and social workers from what I...

  21. Greater Lowell Tech LPN 2011

    One Flew Over replied to jepos1514's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thank you! I was in days, and our ages varied greatly, some as young as 18, and up to a handful who were middle aged. We were very supportive of each other and assisted each other throughout the...

  22. Greater Lowell Tech LPN 2011

    One Flew Over replied to jepos1514's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congratulations ladies on the great accomplishment! I was also in last years class, I'm waiting to take the boards as well, they're scheduled for tomorrow! Just remember, keep at it, do your reading...

  23. Need help on Nursing Diagnoses (NANDA Format)

    One Flew Over replied to misscherie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think for the pain one you could probably just write 'Chronic pain related to diagnosis of Scoliosis' because I think 'long-standing' might be a bit redundant since it's assumed that chronic pain...

  24. need help with short term and long term goals...pls

    One Flew Over replied to reba77's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For the fall one, perhaps that the patient will remain safe/free from falls for the next 3 months? I would say that only because the whole focus of the careplan is falls, and I would want to address...

  25. Tips for Physical Assessment

    One Flew Over replied to uwa2012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I love that style Solneeshka! That's truly going from head to toe! I need to start organizing my assessments like that.. I'm always poking back in the room because I forgot to do/hear/palpate...