CoffeeRTC

CoffeeRTC BSN, RN

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  1. Can Anyone Help Me Out? (Looking for a specific post)

    CoffeeRTC replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    nah ah...google hates

  2. Uncomfortable with Batrim order transcription.

    CoffeeRTC replied to AraJZgam's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes...really? We aren't all that bad. I'm glad people like me and the OP do work in LTCs and do care. Why couldn't you just call and get it clarified yourself? I understand that they might...

  3. I'm going to write up a CNA tonight.

    CoffeeRTC replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The Assistant Director of Nursing and Director or Nursing? If they didn't know about it...why didn't you then tell them about it, tell them you wrote something up, re do the write up and then give...

  4. hard time dealing with the nurse who is orienting me

    CoffeeRTC replied to clgannon's topic in General Nursing

    I think we need more info. By extended care is that LTC or assisted living? Have you approched the nurse precepting you? maybe she feels threatened by

  5. Your thoughts/reasons patient is in pain or addicted or what...?

    CoffeeRTC replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    I only work PT in LTC, but I see a lot of full time nurses get burned out on this issue. We are the ones passing the meds and who know our residents, but getting the docs and family on board with pain...

  6. slower paced nursing in long term care?

    CoffeeRTC replied to pepsi115's topic in General Nursing

    I do beleive you. This place could be that nice. Its good that she is in a place where the nurses are not running around crazy. You commented on what you knew to be

  7. slower paced nursing in long term care?

    CoffeeRTC replied to pepsi115's topic in General Nursing

    wow...sign me up to work here. This place is def an exception to most

  8. I'm going to write up a CNA tonight.

    CoffeeRTC replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yikes. So just wondering about this? Did you go up the chain of command before you called the state? I always make copies of write ups and would have presented them to the hirer ups or told them I...

  9. Help, I am very conflicted about turning peer into nursing board

    CoffeeRTC replied to auntie72's topic in General Nursing

    The MDS nurse or assessment coordinator or medicare nurse or RNAC does many things. For the most part they coordinate the assessment process which includes care plans and the MDS (minimum data set)....

  10. New Nurse Issues the CNAs

    CoffeeRTC replied to NYLiz's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...I'm "24" to most people but actually well older than that. Are you in LTC? There are a lot of threads on subjects like this and have dealth with it myself. First off....I agree..pick your...

  11. And the survey says......

    CoffeeRTC replied to RottieGrlLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't forget all the alarms and bells that you hear in your

  12. Med-Surg Unit needs to spend money

    CoffeeRTC replied to mstere's topic in General Nursing

    Does it have to be spent on the care or could it be something for the nurses? A nice couch for the break room or a fancy coffee maker? Maybe something for the patient or visitors lounge on your...

  13. capsules and g-tubes

    CoffeeRTC replied to LStar's topic in General Nursing

    Some capsules crack when you try to open them...the size of that piece would be very small if that is the case. Think about where that capusule goes when the patient swallows it. Then only thing it...

  14. Med-Surg Unit needs to spend money

    CoffeeRTC replied to mstere's topic in General Nursing

    Bladder

  15. Hospital Furniture Question

    CoffeeRTC replied to eddiemg's topic in General Nursing

    This is a perfect place to ask...nurses would love to have input into the design of funiture/ patient rooms. Hospital beds serve different functions are are there are different types of bed for...

  16. When do you stop feeling dumb and feel like a confident Nurse??

    CoffeeRTC replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    hahah...that's it..Spriva.. Oh..I forgot about the IV meds with the powder that needs to be mixed. That was funny too. I knew you needed to get the solution into the vial, but how? Gosh...that was...

  17. Omnicare Pharmacy-discuss

    CoffeeRTC replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yikes...can't beleive I'm coming back here and admitting this, but it seems like it is getting better in our area. I work weekends and hate calling for meds that weren't re-ordered in a timely way....

  18. Other than UTI, any other reasons foley leaks?

    CoffeeRTC replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Are you changing the cath q

  19. Most important thing to know in LTC

    CoffeeRTC replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was just coming here to post one like this.....sometimes the entire family is our patient. We forget that our residents had a life before they came to us and often times will leave and got back to...

  20. When do you stop feeling dumb and feel like a confident Nurse??

    CoffeeRTC replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had been off of work for maternity leave and when I came back the advair inhalers were just being ordered....you should have seen me try and work that one....(I ended up asking the resident) Same...

  21. What is in your opinion the best shift for new nurses to work?

    CoffeeRTC replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with CapeCod...any shift is good..it is a job! Each shift will have its different challenges. Days you will have more interaction with other departments, management docs and some families....

  22. What more can I do?

    CoffeeRTC replied to promote.health's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Were you trained by a 10-6 nurse? They probably will be able to give you a list of what needs to be done/ should be done. If not, ask the DON..they will probably give you a

  23. Complaint Survey

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

    I'm not sure what you mean by this? It depends on how your facility works I guess. I'm the RN and work with LPNS and CNAs. I would be in charge of my shift. Both the RNS and LPNS are doing rounds...

  24. Made an error :'( unable to move on

    CoffeeRTC replied to mahal788's topic in General Nursing

    Just wandering..what did you do for the chest

  25. Unusual physician order

    CoffeeRTC replied to sweetnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    Getting back to the order.....my advice..get over it. You will have docs that love to write crazy orders like that. "Brush res teeth after meals" "soak dentures at hs" "extra blankets when cold"...