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CoffeeRTC BSN, RN

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  1. question about narcotic dispensing

    CoffeeRTC replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Very good question!!! I'd like to hear other LTC nurses respond. In our state and our pharm ( Omnicare) we cannot sent narcs back with the drivers. We have held on to meds for residents that are...

  2. Treated like crap

    CoffeeRTC replied to cockynurse80's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You do deserve better! Where does the ADM play in this picture? Were they aware of the gossiping and how unprofessional the DON is with all the gossip? Sounds like nothing will

  3. Ideas for Interview Questions for a new LTC RN

    CoffeeRTC replied to MeganAK's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ask if you can observe or shadow an nurse for a

  4. should I complaint?

    CoffeeRTC replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't call off...that makes it worse and solves nothing. 3 for 30 is awesome for a 11-7 and not bad for a 3-11 and so so for a 7-3. You don't mention what shift this for. It stinks that during...

  5. Pregnant, what do i need to avoid????

    CoffeeRTC replied to 83jnurse's topic in General Nursing

    SRLSY...avoid people that all they want to do is give you advice. You know the ones that know everything. Avoid the wives tales. Smilingblue eyes...has the best piece of info....ASK YOUR DOC....

  6. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

    CoffeeRTC replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    other "team" members that love to say "I'll tell your nurse" or "Your nurse will do it" We are talking about opening mail, getting an extra pillow, plugging in a cell phone to recharge or just even...

  7. First shift tomorrow!

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

    Wait....you said on call...are they going to give an orientation? You said you were a new grad. Please tell me you will have a

  8. Worried about a couple fellow co-workers and what this may mean for the rest of us

    CoffeeRTC replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have to agreee with all of the above posters. Do you have a heme tester at the facility? Could be a very simple way to figure out if it was blood or not. Did they properly document all that they...

  9. Question on the use of restraints

    CoffeeRTC replied to Wicked Wahine's topic in General Nursing

    If it restricts movement it is a restraint. A reclining chair can be called a restraint. There is no magic

  10. What could have been done differently?

    CoffeeRTC replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Why are you thinking he is doing drugs or drinking? We have residents that go on LOAs for just a short period. Some go home, some might go out to eat, some might go to church or shopping or just...

  11. military time vs real time in documentation

    CoffeeRTC replied to supernurse1230's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It doesn't matter what we prefer...it is what the facility protocol is for charting time. One place I work at uses 24 hr time the other

  12. Defiant and Insubordinate

    CoffeeRTC replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is why I enjoy being a staff nurse now. Yeah...I am technically the supervisor too, but still not upper management. When I get inot a situation like this I repeat back to the person "so let me...

  13. What could have been done differently?

    CoffeeRTC replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Did you explain to the resident that he is being treated for a UTI and would benifit from saying in house? Did he have and order for LOAs? Did you document the above? If yes...you did what you...

  14. Name a situation that is not your responsibilty...

    CoffeeRTC replied to NurseCallus's topic in General Nursing

    To clean a bathroom that has been dirty for days, to reset the boiler when the lights to off, to restock the bathrooms with TP, to make snacks at hs, to shovel the sidewalk/ front entrance....I can go...

  15. physiologic needs first or safety first?

    CoffeeRTC replied to meemee lpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep:uhoh3:

  16. How do you deal with an insensitive CNA?

    CoffeeRTC replied to arelle68's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've skipped over most of the responses, but had to comment on this one. They do not teach you how to be a supervisor in most schools. Most of the training is on the job. I've worked with quite a...

  17. Are Bribes Required?

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

    You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink........... I would go too. What about making meetings self

  18. Help... Nursing Nurses 2

    CoffeeRTC replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some places are more friendly to nursing moms than others and some places are very faced paced that it is often difficult to get a break when you need it the most (ready to explode) THis is prob the...

  19. Nurse stealing Dilaudid

    CoffeeRTC replied to susiesmith21's topic in Patient Medications

    SRSLY, where is the administrator in all of this? I re read the first post and didn't see mention. Are they aware of the DON or Sups past? I'd love an update from the

  20. Calculating IV drip rate without a pump

    CoffeeRTC replied to chelynn's topic in General Nursing

    power goes out and the battery dies on the pump and you only have a few plugs that plug into the battery generator backup....Yep...you better know how to do your old fashion drip

  21. Nurse stealing Dilaudid

    CoffeeRTC replied to susiesmith21's topic in Patient Medications

    If you suspect the DON will cover, report it to the next higher up..The administrator. Normally you would do a med error report too and in doing so call the pharmacy and of course the patients doc...

  22. Admissions RN in LTC. what are the responsibilities?

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

    Some places might have you do some marketing or have a sales plan

  23. So my heart broke when I saw this patient....

    CoffeeRTC replied to Da_Milk_of_Amnesia's topic in General Nursing

    Yes....you can do it. Just do it. I too work in a LTC and will bring in snacks for the residents. The food gets to be such a monotony. Yeah, we have menues that they rotate every few months, but...

  24. Feeling bad because I didn't "go with my gut"

    CoffeeRTC replied to LuVnLpN08's topic in General Nursing

    This is one of those lessons you learn. ADM will try to get you go do many things...you are the nurse..they are the paper pushers. Do your own research next time. Call the pharm and ask them to...

  25. Getting a Reference ?

    CoffeeRTC replied to michi_ca's topic in General Nursing

    Does the manager know that you are looking for another job and would they give you a good reference? If yes, I wouldn't worry about