CoffeeRTC

CoffeeRTC BSN, RN

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  1. Job Abandonment in Illinois

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

    Wouldn't she have to have given report too? I've seen this happen before for silly

  2. What kind of degree do most DON have?

    CoffeeRTC replied to Joe33's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    It all depends on your state or facility's requirements. Most DONs in my area are RNs with ADNs..some have BSNs few have MSNs. Adms have a certification...some have other type of

  3. church and med pass

    CoffeeRTC replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How many residents are we talking about? There are a couple of things you can do depending on how many residents you are talking about.....make them wait to go to the dining room, give them their...

  4. Was the doctor right or wrong about this?

    CoffeeRTC replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How would that be different from leaving the pts name with the service? I would have left the unit, maybe not the name of the pt. Or the pts name, unit and just the basic...this is for a lab result...

  5. LTC Salary for new grad RN

    CoffeeRTC replied to Manang Biday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd love to find out what seasoned nurses are making in some of your areas. The new grad LTC rates are awesome. I know they don't pay that much in SW

  6. Did I Make the Right Decision (kinda long, sorry)

    CoffeeRTC replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you did the right thing. I've been in LTC forever and wouldn't work at a place like that. What shift was that on? If it was an 11-7..maybe, but I don't see how 60 pts per one nurse is legal...

  7. several prn pain med

    CoffeeRTC replied to Rk222's topic in General Nursing

    It sounded like a prn break thru type order to me. I know in LTC they are cracking down on assessing pain meds and the results. Make sure you are rating the pain before the med and after the

  8. questions on wound care

    CoffeeRTC replied to fiffy's topic in General Nursing

    Where do you see this pt? In the home? What are the labs? What's the other medical history? What about pressure relief? Incontinance? Have they seen a wound specialist? Normally we try to bump...

  9. Who's responsibility is it?

    CoffeeRTC replied to PEBBLES1's topic in General Nursing

    Technically....it is her patient after you give report. Was she done getting report from other nurses? If I was done giving report, I probably would have said "I'll go check" then come back and get...

  10. Blood Sugar Coverage...Did I do the right thing?

    CoffeeRTC replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    Best answer yet. If this happens more than a few times...the doc needs called and something needs to

  11. Who is responsible for paying for an ambulance?

    CoffeeRTC replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know the correct answer either, but since you will be doing home health, you might want to call the local traspo company or EMS and ask them about this for future reference. In some areas...

  12. PGH nurses...Please help LTC question

    CoffeeRTC posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I need to get a new job. LTC is where I'm looking. Please, Please Please let me know where to avoid. I'm mostly looking in the South Hills area. Love a 3-11 weekend shift. PM me if you don't...

  13. CMS Visit: "Your in my way - My patient is more important than this petty bull"

    CoffeeRTC replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    soooooo....what happened? did they back off? What did your manager say about

  14. Quick rant

    CoffeeRTC replied to MinnieMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    I get it in a different way...I'm passing meds (LTC) and am in the room and the resident wants the CNA...(not that I have all the time in the world) I ask if I can help...no..you are busy (yes..I am,...

  15. PGH nurses...Please help LTC question

    CoffeeRTC replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yeah, I've looked at the rating sites before, but they don't give you the whole

  16. I called in today, no I mean ..I called Out! / huh??

    CoffeeRTC replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Call off. So and so called off today or I am calling off sick

  17. Recognizing achievement

    CoffeeRTC replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I dunno. If you've been working with the same group for a while and say you finsh school and get your BSN or a different cert....a "Hey, Otessa, congrats" would be

  18. CNA Mutiny

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

    I goes in cycles around my place. To be honest, it isn't really dealt with but dies down when the staff quits or gets fired. It would be nice if it was dealt with and team work is pushed instead of...

  19. How useful is a MSN in LTC?

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

    Yep. Times are tough and sometimes they needed change. If I have seen a MSN, they are in staff education or in our corp nursing

  20. Stockholm Syndrome

    CoffeeRTC replied to tokebi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep...she hit it right on the head. How long did you work

  21. Benefit Rant

    CoffeeRTC replied to Schmoo1022's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    The CNAs and LPNs don't have benefits at our place. I'm not sure about the RNs either. There have been no raises for the RNs in years. The other staff has had raises that were due to a new...

  22. Working at a hospital that you owe $, possible?

    CoffeeRTC replied to jrw03282009's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see how it can be on a credit report. I owe a hospital and a drs group money. (It was part of my 20% that I needed to pay and part of a deductable) I called them and arranged payments to...

  23. evil.. just so evil...

    CoffeeRTC replied to nurse441's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow.....Lazy or crazy??? I'd hate to see what you would say about LTC nurses. If they need to take the med for psych reasons and there are side effects to the meds...call the doc to get something...

  24. When everything could go wrong...it did

    CoffeeRTC replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC centers are not acute care facilities. WE DO NOT HAVE HOSPITAL TYPE CRASH CARTS. Nor is it a requirement to be ACLS certified. Yeah, that was in caps. A "crash cart" in LTC can varry. Most at...

  25. ADON daily routine?

    CoffeeRTC replied to StayAtHomeNurseMom's topic in General Nursing

    add staffing to the list. This often falls on the ADON too. Lots of meetings and follow up type of things. Some other commitees or things to review could be infection control, weight loss, skin...