CoffeeRTC

CoffeeRTC BSN, RN

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  1. L&D nurses without children

    CoffeeRTC replied to loving2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So far, I haven't broken a hip, had an MI, gotten dementia, had my knee replaced, been on dialysis, had a transplant or went into respiratory distress....I think I'm a rather good nurse. I've had a...

  2. I feel out of the loop.

    CoffeeRTC replied to anonymous1919's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm confused...what exactly do you do on what shift? Do you have a report sheet that they write down all new orders, abn labs or calls out to doc and

  3. Do you have to make a nurses note on every patient?

    CoffeeRTC replied to chiuli's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Back up to that contipated reisident and lets think this thru...Constipation in the elderly/ LTC resident can be an sentinal event when it becomes an impaction. (google that) That is a bit no no. So...

  4. RN would like other opinions from nurses on this awkward MD/insurance issue

    CoffeeRTC replied to pensivern's topic in General Nursing

    So you better be healthy and ask no questions during an anual well person check up? Kinda defeats the purpose. Had the same type of issues with my ped. Last baby was very tiny at birth. Went in...

  5. Eligible for rehire - legal question?

    CoffeeRTC replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    So, if it is illegal, how do you go about screening applicants? You can't ask employers anything except the dates they worked, you call there references and they will give you a good review...you...

  6. Charting on 11-7

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

    If you need to cover adls..how are they toileted? Inct or not? Did they get out of bed for the bathroom? Inct bowel and bladder, total assist for adls provided by CNA, turned and repostioned by...

  7. Unions anyone?

    CoffeeRTC replied to Vonique's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our facility has a union. They still don't have benefits, work madatory OT and work short.....one thing it does do...it so soooo hard to fire anyone. Even poor performers seem to get their job back....

  8. serious question, need reply: policy on rape

    CoffeeRTC replied to noctanol's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow...I would think keeping that man would be a lawsuit waiting to happen. I would be very persistant in asking what they are doing to prevent this from happening again and protecting all the other...

  9. you don't know have to be a charge nurse

    CoffeeRTC replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I agree, but you can learn what are the charge nurse duties. Since this I a LTC question, it might be different than the hospitals. There are no classes for this in LTC. It would be nice tho....

  10. Asked to reduce pointage...weird

    CoffeeRTC replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    I can see their point. If you are needing to take time off, they might be having a hard time finding last minute replacements and it would be easier for them to schedule you less and create a part...

  11. Facebook

    CoffeeRTC replied to sls73's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Um...heck no. No cell phones while on

  12. Can your employer call you back after you called off sick and demand you come in??

    CoffeeRTC replied to princessnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    What you are asking is "Is it right for her to do that? or Is it legal?" Sure they can do

  13. What constitutes abandonment/malpractice?

    CoffeeRTC replied to kerrbear7183's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Maybe post this in the general forum or ask a mod to move it? What happens when they she would need a day off? Would they say no..you are abandoning your patients? I would think not, they would...

  14. what to expect on 7p-7a geriatric psych floor

    CoffeeRTC replied to chelleanne's topic in Psychiatric

    That was the first thing that came to my minde when I read the title. Expect a good bit might want to go to bed right after dinner. Some will go and sleep and a good bit will sleep for a few hours...

  15. I was reported again, this time by the bookeeper......

    CoffeeRTC replied to Vonique's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have non nursing weekend managers. A few of them have tried to pull this on me/ my staff. I am the nursing super/ charge nurse/ med nurse/ treatment nurse. It is the weekend so in addition to...

  16. disappearing nurses notes!

    CoffeeRTC replied to ltcnightrn's topic in General Nursing

    If you make copies where should you keep them? I was told that if you keep them in your locker off of the unit that isn't permitted, but say you keep them on the unit in a note book that gets hidden...

  17. Can't stop thinking about it.

    CoffeeRTC replied to Nurse Cathy Foley's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Why did they send her out? What else was going on beside the low bp? You took her bp and blood sugar before the meds? Sounds like she needs a med adjustment with the bp meds. Doesn't look like...

  18. Preventing med errors in LTC...

    CoffeeRTC replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ask the resident, ask staff, ask family if they are there. Never be afraid to ask. Ask the DON if they can update the pictures and name tags. That was one of our duties on 11-7....make new arm...

  19. sexual harrassment

    CoffeeRTC replied to jerjam03's topic in General Nursing

    I always agree with going up the chain of command first. But then what? It seems crappy that after 6 yrs of working for the same place they wouldn't know about an employee's past conflict with this...

  20. sexual harrassment

    CoffeeRTC replied to jerjam03's topic in General Nursing

    Did they know your history with this person? I don't know what your rights would be..I would suggest contacting an attorney. Hostile work environement? Now that he is admitted, I don't know much...

  21. How many of you nurses do NOT have health insurance

    CoffeeRTC replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    So we as nurses can't afford to have health care. How messed up is that? We have teachers that are on strike now because they want more money and don't want to have to pay more for benes. Right now...

  22. New DON Wanting Advice

    CoffeeRTC replied to Tina**RN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Will you have an ADON? Do you have unit coordiantors or staff development? How big is the place? Some of this will depend on how many duties you have, you have to oversee and your role in...

  23. Tips for preparing for surveyors @ work

    CoffeeRTC replied to patskeelvn's topic in General Nursing

    They can come on any shift. Any. Unless there is a problem or they received complaints in the past that might have alluded to a problem on other shifts, they normally show up on day shift. ???...

  24. disappearing nurses notes!

    CoffeeRTC replied to ltcnightrn's topic in General Nursing

    what does the RNAC know about this practice? If that many days are missing, the RNAC might be having a hard time getting documentation

  25. disappearing nurses notes!

    CoffeeRTC replied to ltcnightrn's topic in General Nursing

    AHHHHHHGGGGG. (that was me screaming) Why must this DON get away with doing this and perpetuating the stereotyping of LTCs??? You already know the answer. Never is it legal. So, what do you do...