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  1. How to Take Care of Me When I Am Old

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And please don't put a plate full of technicolored puddles in front of me and expect me to eat. I don't like beets now, and am fairly certain I won't like them in "goo" form

  2. OVERWHELMED!!!! Need advise desperately!!

    bluegeegoo2 replied to LH...RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked in quite a few different LTC facilities and have never had more than 3 days of "training". I had no orientation whatsoever in 2 of those jobs, including my present one. Unfortunately,...

  3. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There was a 37 yo man who called in with the excuse that his "momma" didn't want him to drive in the snow. (From when I lived up

  4. Sleeping on night shift in LTC

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    For me, if it wasn't a pattern with this person then I wouldn't report. I would just remind them that we have residents to see to etc. However, if there was a pattern with this person being found...

  5. How to be confident without appearing arrogant

    bluegeegoo2 replied to heartsgal's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As with most situations, it is my experience that what one person perceives as confidence another will see as arrogance. It's really all in the perception of the observer. Just be yourself and try not...

  6. skilled medicare payment...

    bluegeegoo2 replied to LaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Many, many factors are involved with Medicare rates. There are even different rates for the same care based on whether the facility is in a rural or urban area. (In Texas, anyway.) I suggest asking...

  7. How to Be a Successful ADON?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Ahh, scary thought. I will do that tomorrow. Thank you so much for the heads

  8. How to Take Care of Me When I Am Old

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I see the above happen far to frequently in LTC, and it breaks my heart. I realize that we are all short on time, but it truly just takes a minute to stop and think about why certain resident's act...

  9. Signing your title in everyday signature

    bluegeegoo2 replied to NurseGhostHunter's topic in General Nursing

    Over the years, my signature has morphed into a illegible squiggle with a couple of "dots" for good measure so I sign everything the same

  10. How to Be a Successful ADON?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have looked at the old survey and 2 of the 3 systems I am responsible for was tagged on their last survey a couple of months ago (before I arrived). I am working hard to get those into compliance as...

  11. How to Be a Successful ADON?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I was afraid of that. Thank you for the

  12. What is the proper way to address a resident who was a titled health professional?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to michiganstudent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I took care of a resident whose given name was "Hazel". She would chew you up one side and down the other for calling her by that name. She preferred, "Elaine", her middle name. Always go with the...

  13. Help!! I need advise on study skills, im drowning!

    bluegeegoo2 replied to doreenstarr1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Personally, I always went with my 1st response on tests. I found that if I 2nd guessed myself and changed answers, I was right the 1st time. I am in no way insinuating that I'm that smart. Through...

  14. Hired!!!! Looking for some advice from the pros

    bluegeegoo2 replied to pkinta's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You mean you actually stop wanting to quit?

  15. decreasing psychotropics in the elderly

    bluegeegoo2 replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We got a visit from DADS (Department of Aging and Disability Services) here in Texas from a state pharmacist who told us that so long as there was a valid reason, as documented by the MD, (must be by...

  16. Orders.

    bluegeegoo2 replied to lauriepat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To clarify, even if the MD signs the lab it's still facility policy that T.O.'s be filled out. Extra charting, I know, but policy

  17. Orders.

    bluegeegoo2 replied to lauriepat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most facilities that I've worked for require all orders to be written on a Telephone/Treatment Order so that it may be sent to the PCP for a signature. Writing orders on lab sheets alone is not an...

  18. New Grad lpn

    bluegeegoo2 replied to eklecticsol's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I got a job in LTC when I graduated and before I was licensed. I worked as a CNA then as a Med Aide until I was

  19. Level 2 background checks at LTC

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Years ago, I worked at a facility that used to do a 7 yr "look back" on criminal history. They changed policy to make it a 10 yr "look back" and ran everybody that worked there. They "caught" several...

  20. Residents leaving facility with scheduled medications

    bluegeegoo2 replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most of the facilities I have worked for have a "Medication Reconciliation" form. (Always forms, lol). Anyway, 2 people count and sign off on the form the count of what was sent. We only send "carded"...

  21. A Day In the Life of a LPN

    bluegeegoo2 replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I come in, get an incomplete report from the 6-2 nurse who invariably "forgets" to take off orders/process labs. (I find those later in the shift.) My CNA's will tell me that so-and-so has been...

  22. Uncharted Territory: Transitioning from Charge Nurse to ADON

    bluegeegoo2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Today is my last day as a Charge Nurse. My final 2-10 shift. My last day at a good facility. My last day of not having to take call, at least for the foreseeable future. I have accepted a position as...

  23. Please help new grad with LTC night shift

    bluegeegoo2 replied to eelise11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You're

  24. Please help new grad with LTC night shift

    bluegeegoo2 replied to eelise11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wear dark glasses when you leave work, as you know your body sees sunlight and thinks it's time to "get up". Make sure your room at home is dark with black-outs on the windows, quiet, and at a...

  25. Weekly Weights

    bluegeegoo2 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    My last and current facility have Restorative do weights as well with no issues getting them all done and in a timely