CoffeeRTC

CoffeeRTC BSN, RN

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  1. RN jobs in Pittsburgh area

    CoffeeRTC replied to MichelefRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Merner Plenty of LTCs in the area you might be able to work at while still looking. Even at part time you can make some money and get some

  2. LTC job from hell! Are they all like this?

    CoffeeRTC replied to resilientnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What the heck??? NO, NO , NO. All places are not like this! What type of place is this? Assisted living or LTC/ nursing

  3. Leaving Meds at the Bedside?

    CoffeeRTC replied to joanna73's topic in Patient Medications

    In this case, we have an order that may leave at bedside for resident to self

  4. What is an MDS nurse?

    CoffeeRTC replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Pay rates varry with experience. A lot of these positions are salaried, but if this is only 16 hrs that probably isn't the case. I believe most get paid at the same rate as the staff nurses. In my...

  5. retaliation after resignation?

    CoffeeRTC replied to nursecass's topic in General Nursing

    Are the retaliations just on unit stuff like a harder assignment or more diffucult pts? Your co workers will ask why you are leaving. How you answer might affect how they treat you. Don't tell...

  6. Restraint-free facility = FALLS GALORE

    CoffeeRTC replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So, some of you are still using side rails? I kinda thought we were the last one to get rid of them. We remodelled about 2 yrs ago and finally got rid of the hand crank beds. Thank goodness. Yes,...

  7. Orienting an experienced RN

    CoffeeRTC replied to SunDazed's topic in General Nursing

    What type of unit did this nurse work on before? Did she take a break from nursing? We are getting tons more nurses in LTC who are either changing careers or picking up extra hours. For the most...

  8. Nursing the old fashioned way

    CoffeeRTC replied to Scarlette Wings's topic in General Nursing

    Love this thread! I've only been an nurse since 96 and oh how things have changed in LTC. Most of the residents had demtian, contractures, restraints, full side rails, bed sores, foley or were...

  9. Are some states really laxed on their surveys?

    CoffeeRTC replied to nd deb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is a big old book of the rule and the rules for the state surveyors and that is what they should be going by. Sometimes the Feds will come by and watch the state inspections. Big joke where I...

  10. Help! I need some advice!

    CoffeeRTC replied to Shirl57's topic in General Nursing

    Seat belt? LOLOLOLOLOL They are self releasing seatbelts if you have them at all and that only takes 2 seconds for them to unbuckle. Yes, one person should be able to do a lift using a hoyer, but...

  11. Help! I need some advice!

    CoffeeRTC replied to Shirl57's topic in General Nursing

    Is this LTC? There is no such thing as 1:1 in ltc unless they actually bring in a sitter or have someone delegated to this and this task alone. I don't think the "fall" or "asssist to the floor" is...

  12. Noting physician orders

    CoffeeRTC replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    Are you on orientation? Have you spoken to your DON about this or even went to the nurses that should be training you? What happenes when you come off of training...you will be lost. Every...

  13. Postpartum nursing judgment

    CoffeeRTC replied to mmm cdiff's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Would take 2 seconds to have her sit up or roll over to check the epidural site. Then check the bp. They can both be done together or within a few

  14. What would nurses like from families on holidays?

    CoffeeRTC replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I work LTC and a lot of the families bring something for the nurses. I don't feel that it necessary, but if they do..I like that they consider ALL shifts. What I really like is a smile and a "Happy...

  15. I'm exhausted...it's ridiculous (and unsafe)

    CoffeeRTC replied to jelptex's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused. Have you ever worked LTC before? 58 pts for an 11-7 shift is kinda the norm. At my place we have 50 and do everything. Meds, tx, blood sugar checks etc...it is totally crazy esp in...

  16. Medication incident reports

    CoffeeRTC replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    Technically, yes. It is a med error if they didn't get the meds. Have you tried speaking with the nurse leaving the

  17. Danger to self? help!

    CoffeeRTC replied to Trubie's topic in General Nursing

    Is she being covered by an actual hospice or just pallative care by your LTC. If she is on hospice, they should have been called and they could have gotten the meds faster. As far as the 7 hour...

  18. Extendicare Care Dress Code

    CoffeeRTC replied to naturalome's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In PA and OH they wear any color scrubs. You need to call them and

  19. Giving PRN at family request

    CoffeeRTC replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ugh. Are these new families or have you developed some trust with them? If it is absolutly going to harm them then I put my foot down and say sorry, that isn't what the drug is for. If it is ever a...

  20. Saw this on Facebook. Felt the need to share.

    CoffeeRTC replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nurse and was a night turn nurse for years so I totally get it. Yes, the glove box does need changed at 1am. That is the only time restocking can get done BUT do two housekeepers or whoever...

  21. What do you say?

    CoffeeRTC replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh...I get this a bunch where I work. I appologize, listent, tell them what I can do for them right now. Sometimes their complaints might leave you speechless and I just tell them that. "I'm...

  22. I had an 89 yr old patient curse out the doctor today.

    CoffeeRTC replied to my.toys's topic in General Nursing

    I have elderly patients curse at doctors alot. Quite a few times they've deserved it too.

  23. Resident Care Conferences/Staffings

    CoffeeRTC replied to dkrzysik's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, care conference isn't the time of place for this. How about a family meeting aranged at a different time? You can do a more one on one and have more time to discuss things. We have a Caring...

  24. ADON misleading title? Rant from DON

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

    As DON are you not the one in charge of nursing? How about taking a look at the job descriptions and sitting down with the ADON and PCC. That write up is nonsense. Are they trying to retaliate?...

  25. I feel out of the loop.

    CoffeeRTC replied to anonymous1919's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It might be just that. Maybe they just want you to focus on the basics of med pass and treatments? I've worked as the "cart nurse", unit super and house RN. The only way that all of these nurses are...