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  1. Moist Gauze dressings?

    CoffeeRTC replied to CharmedJ7's topic in General Nursing

    What type of floor are you working on? What type of

  2. any one know ?

    CoffeeRTC replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wowsa....what was her prognosis before she went to this AL? Was it terminal/ end stage? I wouldn't let this go unchecked. We can't give legal advice, but I would def get an attorney or call the...

  3. do you always monitor BP b/f giving HTN medications

    CoffeeRTC replied to nursegreenbean's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. This is a LTC question so the answers should take into consideration that. Having just about everyone get a HTN med or diuretic etc..25 bps would take forever. If they have the paramaters...

  4. So many ways to mess up!

    CoffeeRTC replied to NamasteNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That isn't bad staffing for the 3-11. How many CNAs do you have? I agree...get thinker skin. Some of those are minor errors and some can lead to more (Iv issue) Organization is key and always...

  5. LTC nurse wants a new job.

    CoffeeRTC replied to gettout's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you will be able to get a job. If you do a search, you can see alot of others have posted about this. Depending on the area, it will be easier or harder than some. Depending on weather you are...

  6. Do you know of any new ergonomical designed med carts?

    CoffeeRTC replied to tech's topic in General Nursing

    So, if you find one, do you really think they will buy new ones just to make our life easier? I've been at the same place for more years than I'd like to admit and I think we have only changed med...

  7. Working at a nursing home

    CoffeeRTC replied to pinoysn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Go over to the LTC threads and start reading. Lotsa info for

  8. nursing ethics and family members

    CoffeeRTC replied to gazelle512's topic in General Nursing

    I had a hard time reading your letter and skimmed thru it. I have to agree that you need to get some help in this matter. As far as any legal help, whe can't give any advice, but you should try and...

  9. nursing home for my father in law?

    CoffeeRTC replied to wrkoutgirl's topic in General Nursing

    When you say dementia unit, are they are specific unit trained on how to deal with dementia pts are are they just the dementia pts grouped together? There is a differenence. We do not just give meds...

  10. HR minimum requirements?

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

    I've been at my same job for 15+ yrs, but have worked at a few other places and have never been asked for my transcrips. Is this common with non new

  11. A mean ole demented resident & I saved a life Friday..my sweet story of the day.

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

    Um, yeah....when people start acting nice, I wonder too. LOL. Good catch and good work being an

  12. To Staffing Coordinators,

    CoffeeRTC replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wouldn't that be nice. You can make em to fit. Even with the union you cannot mandate them to

  13. LTC and med orders

    CoffeeRTC replied to cleo777's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Requesting something is asking for something. Can't you call the doc and speak to them? Its easier to get a point across verbally. If not, you just need to work it in a suggestion. Mrs x is...

  14. LTC and med orders

    CoffeeRTC replied to cleo777's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oye. Did you want something more than Suave moisturizing shampoo like Tgel or something like that? We suggest all kinda of things for our residents and get the orders from our docs. In LTC you...

  15. To Staffing Coordinators,

    CoffeeRTC replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yikes. Did they let the DON know that they couldn't get more staff on the schedule? This happened a few times to us. Staffing person tried and tried and even offered her first born but couldn't get...

  16. LTC Nurses How do you get a hold of your Doc?

    CoffeeRTC replied to lilbit12's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We fax all labs and minor questions that don't need asap answers and general FYIs on day and evenings. We also try to call later in the shift on days to follow up or early into evenings to follow up...

  17. To Staffing Coordinators,

    CoffeeRTC replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Okay, I'm all about budget. Heck..we all have budgets. BUTTTTTT when is is going to give? If there is a problem getting staff to either work in the building or sign up to take extra shifts or...

  18. shift wars in the middle of report.

    CoffeeRTC replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, Thanks for helping out, HUH? Srlsy, they should be more agressive and not letting it get to day 5. That is part of the

  19. Advice, what would you have done in this situation?

    CoffeeRTC replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    A great learning experience....delegation. I have to agree with the others....NEVER let anything interfere with you narc count or when you are pulling a narc. It would be your butt on the line. I...

  20. How to tell my clinical manger i need time off for a lumpectomy

    CoffeeRTC replied to nursing assit. 2010's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on how much info you want to give out. You just need to ask for time off for medical resons. Ask your doc how much time you will need first. Approach your manager and let them know....

  21. Where can I find cheap scrubs?

    CoffeeRTC replied to swtchariot's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Goodwill

  22. Advice and tips needed- New to LTC & mid-night shift

    CoffeeRTC replied to GirlnextdoorRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I second the PP suggestions but would also recomend going with the CNAs and instead of following them and checking up help them out with a few pts. Maybe those with the wounds or creams. You get...

  23. case manager - what can you tell me about it?

    CoffeeRTC replied to abc987's topic in General Nursing

    I think LTC experience (more of it for the OP) would be an okay experince for a hospice nurse. The LTC I work at is more sub acute than just alz and dementia patients. Over half of our residents...

  24. The correct way to send a patient out to the hospital...

    CoffeeRTC replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing

    One more thing to add...If you are an LPN and have the charge nurse or supervisor in house and availble...use them. Give them a call and have them come and

  25. questions about hoist and hook

    CoffeeRTC replied to comnursesall's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...you need to get an inservice on this one and fast. We use slings and lifts in ltc. Each machine is going to be different and have their own sling that should be used. There will be different...