CoffeeRTC

CoffeeRTC BSN, RN

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  1. Resident dies and nurse is to blame

    CoffeeRTC replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    But...did she chart all of that? After a few refusals a refusal of care form could be done. If he was A & O, he signs

  2. Where to start a carrer change to nursing-Pittsburgh

    CoffeeRTC replied to Annie-pearl's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    As far as jobs in Pgh, there are many good LTCs/ rehabs you might want to

  3. Omnicare (new thread)

    CoffeeRTC posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There was an older thread on this, but I thought i would start a new one to get new perspectives. There for a while it seemed like we had great weekend/ evening service. Last month or so the...

  4. Reducing ED transfers from SNF

    CoffeeRTC replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not true..we LTC nurses really could care less about what type of insurance the res has. Also, they would have to have a break in the skilling...most returns to the hosp are due to what the res is...

  5. Question about inservices

    CoffeeRTC replied to Morainey's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes and no. We have weekly meetings. I go to the ones they post in advance. We do have self learning packets for some of

  6. Omnicare (new thread)

    CoffeeRTC replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our e kit really needs updated. Bad. With newer abtx and sicker patients...yeah, needs done. I think our local branch is just over worked and streched to thin. There are a ton of LTCs in our area....

  7. Omnicare (new thread)

    CoffeeRTC replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Stat drugs...anything we need, not in our E box and really must be given within a few hrs...pain meds,

  8. Omnicare (new thread)

    CoffeeRTC replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is how we used to have

  9. Who's right? Verbal order versus fax order

    CoffeeRTC replied to aphillipi's topic in General Nursing

    IN LTC, when we get an admit, a lot or re admit it is common for the docs that see them in the hospital to follow in the LTC so it is nice when you have an idea that the orders will be very similar to...

  10. Should I question their training?

    CoffeeRTC replied to TED_RN-to-be's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    TED...If you have any concerns, I recommend you first start off with the EMTs/ Parmedics that are on your team, they might be able to answer some questions. If the EMTs/ Paramedics have any...

  11. New to LTC, does signing off MD orders mean something different here?

    CoffeeRTC replied to auntiedebe's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think I understand what the OP is saying. A few times if I am swamped with things, I will get the order, write the verbal and keep it flagged. RNS and LPNS work closely so I will let the LPN know...

  12. New to LTC, does signing off MD orders mean something different here?

    CoffeeRTC replied to auntiedebe's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So if 7-3 or 3-11 gets an order, it isn't started until the next day if 11-7 is transcribing etc? How is this not a delay of

  13. Does your LTC get mad when you send patients do the ER?

    CoffeeRTC replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Exactly. For the most part, a lot of what we send them back to the hospital for really could be managed in the facility IF we had all of the supplies and services. Yes, we can draw labs, start the...

  14. Scope of Practice in PA

    CoffeeRTC replied to studentnurse1989's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    In the LTC setting, LPNs change dressings, give injections, flush IVs (except Picc and central lines) give IV meds except pushes, draw blood and start IVs, dc drains and staples. RNS do the TPN too...

  15. Same Job for the last 18 yrs..looking for a change

    CoffeeRTC posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've really worked at the same place for the last 18 yrs but am now looking for some changes. My experience is all in LTC..started as a CNA for a few months while in nursing school, worked as a GN...

  16. Please critique my cover letter? New grad RN for LTC/stroke rehab

    CoffeeRTC replied to chibiRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I dunno, it has been years since I did hiring. In LTC, they will take just about anyone if they really need someone to fill a slot. Sad, but true. Understand that some places will not give you a...

  17. POLL LTC Nurses... please answer

    CoffeeRTC replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    yikes.cloth

  18. General Salary info for a School Nurse

    CoffeeRTC posted a topic in School

    Interested in getting into this field in the future and have a few questions for you all. Point me in the direction to find out info about salary. How do school nurses get paid..similar to teachers?...

  19. General Salary info for a School Nurse

    CoffeeRTC replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in School

    Im not super concerned of the pay right now. Weekends will be available along with summers to

  20. General Salary info for a School Nurse

    CoffeeRTC replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in School

    Thanks, I will go back and look thru more of the posts on the next

  21. Running out of LTC over the counter meds

    CoffeeRTC replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would do exactly this and then find out why? Are you letting the supply clerk know that the supplies are low before they run out and there is enough time to reorder? I think we only get delivery 2...

  22. Salary information for West Penn Hospital

    CoffeeRTC replied to Love&Care's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Wow..85-90K? What does she do? That has to be with OT. I dunno. I think we don't get paid enough in this area, haha. I'm in LTC. Seasoned nurses are making around 28-31 an hr...RN

  23. Most effective Recruitment Strategy

    CoffeeRTC replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    How is your retention? Can you offer or start a preceptorship or long orientation program? I know this isn't common in LTC and it is often difficult, but if you are having the difficulty getting...

  24. Geri-Psych: Does it exist? (asked the naive new nurse)

    CoffeeRTC replied to ElizaW's topic in Psychiatric

    I see exactlty what the OP has decribed! But imagine this...our facility is changing more to short term rehab with younger residents...they get to be mixed in with the geri psych that we get. Geri...

  25. New NP in LTC

    CoffeeRTC replied to momnurse6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, wow, wow. Aweful, you have to wonder what else is going on there, huh? Why isn't the DON moving on this/ these matters? I would keep pushing and take it to the administrator or above. This is...