Momto2boys2011

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1. Nurse helping out Cna at times = they eventually expect the nurse to help them?

   Momto2boys2011 replied to nd deb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   At the facility I work at, stand-lifts and hoyer-lifts require two people to use (even if the equipment instructions only require one person). So the rule on my shift is that they can ALWAYS ask me...

2. LTC Emergencies - Not prepared!

   Momto2boys2011 replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   At the facility I work at, I received 2 weeks orientation down each hall. It is overwhelming at first. And, I think we all probably felt nervous the first day on our own. Heck, I felt nervous the...

3. Ace wraps for edema in foot/leg

   Momto2boys2011 replied to yooperPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   For our residents that have the "mushroom" effect with ace wraps (which we don't really use anymore) or tedhose, we try tubigrips. Different options work different for different people of course, but...

4. NEW LTC RN- 3-11pm Shift

   Momto2boys2011 replied to andreaf.rn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am a LTC RN and have been for a few years. I work first and second shifts. I work at a smaller facility with about 70 beds, total. We also have an assisted living (9 apartments), and an...

5. NCLEX fears...

   Momto2boys2011 replied to HM7380's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I took my NCLEX Tuesday. I used Saunders Comprehensive Review and Kaplan strategies. I found out today that I passed. I had 85 questions. I graduated in July, so I don't think that it matters that...