CapeCodMermaid RN

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    How can I get a job in LTC/SNF as a new nurse

    CapeCodMermaid replied to DixieGrace's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's exciting news! Good luck and keep us
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    Fatal Med Error

    CapeCodMermaid replied to AtheistRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Really? I can guess the medication in question was morphine. Unless there was an autopsy how would you or anyone else know the cause of death? An error is an error. Report it following your facility's...
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    "State's Here!": Demystifying the Long-Term Care Survey

    CapeCodMermaid replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do some research before you make a blanket statement. I see the numbers every month and believe me, there is no extra money these days. We are staffedbetter than most of the facilities around us. We...
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    Is your DON allowed to pass meds?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to brandiking's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm going to say sour grapes and/or jealousy may be a factor in your post. It's apparent you've never been a DNS. Do you know how much work we have to do so you have a job? I help my staff every day...
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    did i fluid overload her to death??

    CapeCodMermaid replied to heshamhesham's topic in Cardiac

    I thought we weren't allowed to give medical
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    Is your DON allowed to pass meds?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to brandiking's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If the facility is larger than 60 beds, the DON can not be the charge nurse. I think that is the only
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    Bravo LTC Nurses!

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Retired APRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank
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    Geriatics is my Passion.. How do I get into this field ?

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

    Most of the time the DNS does the hiring or the ADNS. Many facilities don't have on line applications. If I were you, I'd go in person armed with a resume' and cover letter. Ask to fill out an...
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    LTC job and schoolwork

    CapeCodMermaid replied to cazach0122's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Then to answer your original question, yes it's ridiculous to think you'll get any study time at the new
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    Qualifying hospital stay

    CapeCodMermaid replied to TigerxLiLy's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Did they have a 3 midnight stay? You can skill them for two weeks to develop a plan of care. I
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    LTC job and schoolwork

    CapeCodMermaid replied to cazach0122's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You're not being paid to study. You're being paid to work. Study on your own time. You shouodn't expect down time...especially as a new nurse in a new
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    How can I get a job in LTC/SNF as a new nurse

    CapeCodMermaid replied to DixieGrace's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Try applying at SNfs with short term rehab units. They are more likely to hire
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    Geriatics is my Passion.. How do I get into this field ?

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

    Be persistent. I only hire RNs and lots of new grads. I wouldn't suggest walking in and telling the DON that you want her job ( although some days, I'd be happy to hand over the keys!) but you should...
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    Doesn't It Make You Want To Scream, Part 3

    CapeCodMermaid posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Really? You've worked here how long and don't know the bowel protocol?!?! You didn't bother to check the bowel report on the computer??? You said you wait till the residents (most of whom have...
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    The Admission Process: Make Sure You Actually Say Something of Importance!

    CapeCodMermaid replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We all were new once, remember? I wouldn't expect everything YOU listed to be in an admission note. Is it really important to know what race the patient is? All that information is available on the...
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    Coumadin protocol

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

    I used the machines in one building. The company gave us the machine for free, but the strips were expensive. The cost worked out in our favor, however, because the lab wouldn't draw INRs on the...
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    not enough CNAs

    CapeCodMermaid replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I completely believe that before anyone is allowed to be a nurse, they spend at least a few shifts as a CNA. Walk a mile in someone else's shoes before you say anything about what they do. AND, I...
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    "State's Here!": Demystifying the Long-Term Care Survey

    CapeCodMermaid replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I disagree 100%. Surveyors love to intimidate any staff membee they can. They are rude, condescending, and demeaning. They try to twist what staff members say and they misquote us when they write out...
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    Why is LTC Nursing have a bad reputation

    CapeCodMermaid replied to dulcet's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My facility is used as a training spot for 3 CNA programs, two LPN programs and now an RN program. We get first semester RN students. They are only there for a few days learning how to do patient...
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    Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    When people ask me questions like that I tell them I must have been absent on the day they taught mind reading in nursing
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    Night shift nurse responsibilities

    CapeCodMermaid replied to bTRUE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sundowning occurs literally when the sun is going down....not on the overnight shift. But, you're right....they have their share of behaviors to deal
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    Snow stories

    CapeCodMermaid replied to bethann2727's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I was in nursing school, I lived in the dorm which was a block away from the hospital I was training at. In the winter, we'd pray for several feet of snow....not so we could stay home but so the...
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    Night shift nurse responsibilities

    CapeCodMermaid replied to bTRUE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On my subacute unit, the night nurses are responsible for doing the discharge papers for the next day. They used to do 24 hour chart checks but now we're electronic. They make rounds with the CNAs,...
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    Doesn't It Make You Want To Scream, Part 3

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

    Please don't make excuses for them. I was a staff nurse...BMs are pretty basic. If they can't even do that what else aren't they
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    Doesn't It Make You Want To Scream, Part 3

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

    They've all had hours on inservices on the protocol and the computer problem. The problem is they don't