aloha551

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  1. LTC Smell?

    aloha551 replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you walk into a LTC for an interview and it is odoriforous turn around and walk out. Ltc are not supposed to smell..... Some one is falling down on the job... It's an indication that there are too...

  2. Questions for those using a pump

    aloha551 replied to SCRN1's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Hi....... I'm a pump user for 15 years..I'm also an RN . I knew the advantages when they were in the trial phase. I started by checking my sugar with the old wash bottle system and was trained in...

  3. New agency nurse .. is 40 patients normal ?

    aloha551 replied to ilostmymuse's topic in Agency Nurses

    I just came off an assignment two days ago. I was given 27 patients. Doesn't sound like much but the acuity level was quite high for a nursing home.The entire unit was 54 patients. It was myself an...

  4. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    aloha551 replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thanks to the vicerofblue.....[i will not cross a picket line ever.] I doubt under the circumstances that you would have to but I thank you for your willingness to do so. I come from a town with a...

  5. Do you/ did you have a Nurses Cap? Pin?

    aloha551 replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nice to hear from one of my cohorts.I remember croup tents. Our capes were navy blue and warm as toast during the cold Pennsylvania winters. Scrubs are so much easier to work inbut we lost something...

  6. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    aloha551 replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    To Jacks Dad....But would you still

  7. Do you/ did you have a Nurses Cap? Pin?

    aloha551 replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Good for

  8. It's Time To Hang Up My Cap

    aloha551 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well Ladies and Gents,it's time to hang up my cap.. After too many years in the profession I decided to retire . That was 5 years ago. I missed long term care and my profession so much that 3 months...

  9. Constipation - Need ideas...

    aloha551 replied to Meraki's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The Atom Bomb of laxitives (MOM and prunejuice) followed by an afternoon in the resident lounge area being entertained. The Bomb relaxes the bowels(not realy) and the entertainment relaxes the...

  10. Hospital bullies affect patient safety

    aloha551 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I observed a senior physician throw a dirty IV bag with needle intact (back before needless systems) at a nurse and strike her because his order wasn't carried out the way he thought it should be. He...

  11. Bad Day

    aloha551 replied to JB2007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Aww ....So sorry you had such a bad day.. Id love to tell you it won't happen again but........it will. In the mean time be good to yourself. Eat right get plenty of rest and exercise...everything...

  12. Hourly Rate For LPNS

    aloha551 replied to thundercat LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Come to Pa it's around $22.00 + if your IV certified..And frankly not enough for what an LPN does. And for the physical effort and the hardest job on the planet a CNA is worth a lot more than they are...

  13. Some ideas please?

    aloha551 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Part of your admission assessment sould be a complete skin survey.. Check every nook and cranny and move a few things if you have to. Measure everything with a real tape measure don't guestimate. per...

  14. How often do you end up getting done late?

    aloha551 replied to mama_bird's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I get home from work at the appointed time and not two hours past my shift my husband wants to know "You're home early. What happened? Did you get fired?" So goes nursing...comes with the...

  15. Iffy practices at my new job...

    aloha551 replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Am I missing something??????? My understanding is that we are obligated to the 5 rights of medication,one of which is right time. Where I practice I can't take it upon myself to arbitrarily change the...

  16. Nurses wearing white

    aloha551 replied to rnmaven's topic in General Nursing

    My husband just got out of the hospital . He hasen't been an in patient since he was a child. He said that it was difficult to know who was who because of the different scrubs, But every day his nurse...

  17. Nurses wearing white

    aloha551 replied to rnmaven's topic in General Nursing

    I do like the look of the "old" white uniforms caps and capes. I wore them years ago but they were the most uncomfortable attire.It was one step away from a corsett. Not easy to do CPR in a corsett....

  18. Do you/ did you have a Nurses Cap? Pin?

    aloha551 replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I still have my cap and pin. Up until 5 years ago I wore my cap on holidays. It was lovely White starched cotton with a ruffle and a black velvet horizontal ribbon. I would still wear it every day but...

  19. Liability and giving opinions

    aloha551 replied to nowinsituation's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I read your post carefully. You did quite well as a matter of fact. Maybe the Doc was having a bad day and you were there at the right time and an easy target. Please don't loose any sleep over...

  20. Relationships between residents

    aloha551 replied to Altra's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was trained by a very wise Nursing Professor. She was asked the same question by a student in my class. She said,"If you come across a situation like this, walk quietly and close the door behind...

  21. Am I incompetent?

    aloha551 replied to rnrae's topic in Agency Nurses

    I just started agency after many years of staff supervision. I was always very happy to see agency people.They were a great help to me and my staff. So far I haven't had any severe problems but it...

  22. Aloha....introduce yourself

    aloha551 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi to all of you who love the islands as much as I do. Born in Pa and always thought it was pretty nice till I came to "Paradise" It entered my soul like a breath from God. I'm an RN in the latter...

  23. chronic pain and pain control

    aloha551 replied to mel1977's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I also deal with chronic pain. Ive tried just about everything out there .I take Ultram at night before bed and NSEDS during the day. I also work agency so that I I'm having a real bad day I can...

  24. Am I fooling myself !

    aloha551 replied to msjam54's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi Msjam Looks like were both dealing with the same issues. I've been struggling with arthritis in my hands for years . Also 2 blown discs in my back Type 1 Diabetes and both knees need replaced but...

  25. RN job responsibilities in LTC

    aloha551 replied to MA Nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do Rns change pts pads in LTC-Yes Do RNS change pads in Acute settings-Yes Do Rns change pads in Dialysis Units--Yes And my Niece tells me that occasionally they do it in the OR. Part of the...