mlolsonny

mlolsonny

Geri, psych, TCU, neuro--AKA LTC

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  1. nurse's aides doing accuchecks

    mlolsonny replied to panurse101's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm in LTC and we use TMAs (trained medication aides) who are essentially CNAs who have taken a non-parenteral medication administration class. They are responsible for passing oral meds, eye drops,...

  2. A pat on the back does wonders

    mlolsonny replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    We are a teaching facility for PN students, and remembering what that was like not so long ago, I love to get the students in on as much as we can. Our DON has flat-out told them that their Clinical...

  3. Examining each other?

    mlolsonny replied to abr's topic in General Students

    We didn't have to strip down, but did have to do cardiac assessment with the stethoscope under the shirt and auscultate lung sounds the same way. We didn't have to do breast exams, though. I'm already...

  4. How much orientation for LTC nurses?

    mlolsonny replied to military girl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At the LTCF where I work on-call, they give three-8 hours shifts if the nurse is training for two different shifts. I was on my own alone at noc, not even programmed into the glucometer... I was not...

  5. What to do when family says no to care?

    mlolsonny replied to juley0129's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The actively dying are the only residents that I have seen that option used for. It is included only to cover our rears, just in case. The LTCF that I work at wholeheartedly embraces the Hospice...

  6. How do you orientate the "new nurse?"

    mlolsonny replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Day one: Follow me, observe me, and ask a ton of questions. Day two: Follow me, help me, and ask a ton of questions. Day three: I'll follow you, help you and ask you a ton of questions. I will be...

  7. Top 5 medicine to pass in LTC?

    mlolsonny replied to SoldierMedic's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Senna S Colace MOM Tylenol

  8. What to do when family says no to care?

    mlolsonny replied to juley0129's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a Comfort Care Directive that the family signs when they are requesting limited care. It covers DNH, no antibiotics, no suctioning, no turning, etc. It's a checklist format so they can decide...

  9. Nursing Home Nurses: How many patients are you respsible for?

    mlolsonny replied to butterflynurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WOW, I work in Heaven! 62 beds, Days, 1 MDS RN, 1 Charge RN, if we have MD rounds, 1 RN for MD, 2 LPNs (one does Tx), 1 TMA, 8 CNAs (2 for baths and rehab). PMs 2-3 LPNs (if 3 one is charge), 7 CNAs....

  10. What do you have on count???

    mlolsonny replied to burger914's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We also have to count Ultram. Our PharmD says it has "narcotic-like" characteristics and the potential for abuse. I don't get counting insulin syringes, hasn't anyone other than me had to throw a...

  11. How do I find a good nursing school in MN

    mlolsonny replied to Jangel's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.state.mn.us/mn/externalDocs/Nursing/Number_of_Candidates_and_Percent_Passing_of_First-time_NCLEX_-_RN__042103083629_PercentPassingNCLERN2003.pdf this is the URL for NCLEX-RN passing rates...

  12. Smoking

    mlolsonny replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Jude, there are smoking facilities. I know it may not be as convenient, but if the issue is that important to the resident, perhaps they choose a different facility that is more accommodating. It...

  13. Smoking

    mlolsonny replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work PRN in a facility that got cited by state for not providing an indoor place for current smoking residents that should have been provided for. I guess according to MN Dept of Health, current...

  14. Smoking

    mlolsonny replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work PRN in a facility that got cited by state for not providing an indoor place for current smoking residents that should have been provided for. I guess according to MN Dept of Health, current...

  15. How long did you take to test?

    mlolsonny replied to JnJTyson's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mine was 85 questions in about 45 minutes, but I'm that annoying one who's always done first with tests... I'm a very fast test taker, I either know the answer or I don't. And I really don't think...

  16. How long did you take to test?

    mlolsonny replied to JnJTyson's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mine was 85 questions in about 45 minutes, but I'm that annoying one who's always done first with tests... I'm a very fast test taker, I either know the answer or I don't. And I really don't think...

  17. Do you carry a change of scrubs?

    mlolsonny posted a topic in General Nursing

    In a snowy climate, we're required to stay on campus if staff is unable to get in D/T bad weather etc. We were talking at work and none of us carry a change of clothes in case we need to stay, so we...

  18. Do you carry a change of scrubs?

    mlolsonny replied to mlolsonny's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in LTC, not a hospital. If the oncoming nurse can't make it in D/T weather, I can't legally abandon my residents. If I work a noc shift, I'm the only licensed nurse in the building... and I'm...

  19. Do you carry a change of scrubs?

    mlolsonny replied to mlolsonny's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in LTC, similar situation, I just used a Sharpie and marked my name and let them wash it. It got back to me the next day all sanitized and

  20. Survey: Do you think hospitals should require a uniform code for nurses?

    mlolsonny replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Now granted I'm a little off topic, but I'm in LTC, and a lot of people (especially the residents) enjoy the colorful print tops. White isn't the answer in LTC either. Forget all the body fluids,...

  21. Charting Bloopers

    mlolsonny replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Res. found digging in rectum. Large BM. Ate 50% for dinner with much encouragement.~~~~~~~~~~signed." BWAAAHHHAAAHHAA! Same nurse asked me the other day how to spell pus-sy, because everyone laughs...

  22. How long does report take?

    mlolsonny replied to RNnites's topic in General Nursing

    I tape specifically to avoid the 45 minutes of chatter and

  23. *Poem* An Old Woman . . . .(have tissues ready) this ::made me cry.

    mlolsonny replied to tattooednursie's topic in Nursing Humor

    well, I was going to post the response to this poem, but nursetl2002 beat me to it. Here's one for the CNAs... I'm a CNA We didn't know each other. He knew the bride and I the groom. But we ended up...

  24. Do you wear gloves

    mlolsonny replied to mellow's topic in General Nursing

    I think they were referring to a blood sugar

  25. Do you wear gloves

    mlolsonny replied to mellow's topic in General Nursing

    I've been saving the right lower pocket for gloves since CNA clinicals. And when I pass meds, that's the only pocket I put Pt. items into (eye drops, neb solution, etc.). I check that pocket before...