sharlynn

sharlynn

ICU, CCU,Wound Care,LTC, Hospice, MDS

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  1. I can't do it all

    sharlynn replied to nursecrk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All I can say is "shop around" If you are in an area with several LTC's. Not all LTC's are like this. The last one I worked in, the Administrator and secretaries took the CNA course so that they could...

  2. LTC: The good, bad and the ugly places!!!WOW!!

    sharlynn replied to kstec's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm just wondering the difference in the cost to the resident in these very different

  3. Long Term Care Needs Some Direction!

    sharlynn replied to Karynica, RN's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that there were no nurses at the nurses station ( no doubt out on the floor working!) and they KNEW she was there would be enough reason to inform corporate whether or not it was "gossiping"....

  4. help what would u do?

    sharlynn replied to Big Smurf2007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am having difficulty understanding your post. The biggest problem I see is an 8-4 nurse who spends 2 hrs and 15 or 30 min on breaks! Has this been reported? That is over a quarter of her workday!...

  5. Why do so many people fear hospice? Sorry so long...

    sharlynn replied to RN2B73's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I think Hospice represents death and most patients and/or relatives don't want to admit to themselves that nothing more can be done and death is all that is left. It's sad, because the end of life...

  6. What is the Vocera communication system?

    sharlynn replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    The cord for around the neck bothered me. It gets pretty yucky with everyone sweating in the summer! Otherwise the system was OK. I agree, it was quicker to get up and find the person you need,...

  7. Need Advice -should I stay?

    sharlynn replied to 2006RNCS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have to agree with everyone else here! Get out

  8. respidal side effects

    sharlynn replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Risperdal is an antipsychotic, not a sleeping pill. There is a lot more going on with this student than you've been

  9. Advice Please!!!!!!

    sharlynn replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is very good advice! Help them answer lights if it's busy Follow up on what they tell you Remember to say "thank you" When you work as a team it can be awesome! Good

  10. stat xrays

    sharlynn replied to calliesue's topic in General Nursing

    In small hospitals where the Radiology department closes at night, a stat x-ray costs more because the staff has to be called in. This cost however, is usually passed on to the

  11. ''I Don't get Paid Enough!''- Is this your mantra??

    sharlynn replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone who goes into nursing for the money probably isn't nurse material

  12. job change process

    sharlynn replied to gospursgo07's topic in General Nursing

    Who knew....... nurses have to work weekends and holidays. What a

  13. sharing bars of soap

    sharlynn replied to jlucas341's topic in General Nursing

    The State of Nebraska didn't allow this or solid antiperspirant. It was liquid soaps and spray antiperspirants or each resident had to have their own. I don't know what other states

  14. Told that over time "I would lessen my concern for change"

    sharlynn replied to kstec's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree that some LTC's are like this, but there are some good ones, too. Sometimes you have to shop

  15. Old Trach Question

    sharlynn replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Lucky you! The last place I worked at still had them!

  16. Skin Tear and Duoderm Question

    sharlynn replied to bshaw96's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    you can't approximate if there is no flap without making a very mishaped scar. i've seen some- and believe me, it isn't

  17. Code Blue in LTC

    sharlynn replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree. That's why 98% of our residents have a DNR signed when they are admitted or shortly thereafter! It should be part of the admission

  18. ted hose

    sharlynn replied to proud2b1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm not sure exactly what you are asking. In facilities where I have worked, it is the CNA's resposibility to be sure the TED's are put on in the AM and taken off at night. If this isn't being done,...

  19. Skin Tear and Duoderm Question

    sharlynn replied to bshaw96's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I agree with you. I have never used Duoderm on a skin tear, just the treatments you described. The skin is too fragile where skin tears are

  20. Fired after re-entry to med surg nursing. Anyone have success re-entering nursing?

    sharlynn replied to malloryjane's topic in General Nursing

    I also wondered how long you worked and where. I took a refresher course after being off for eight years, but I had worked for twenty years and had a wide variety of experience. I had no problems...

  21. WCS certification question

    sharlynn replied to Codypatody's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I rechecked it. The yearly dues for WCS is $150. I don't pay that much every two years for my RN

  22. To all the "Old School" Nurses

    sharlynn replied to TiggerBelly's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't have said it better myself. My current pet peeve is commercials onTV- "It's my moneyand I want it NOW". I'm seriously going to write to Burger King to tell them their commercial with...

  23. Crisis Care

    sharlynn replied to calliesue's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure it was a Hospice nurse and not just a sitter? Many hospices have sitters so a patient is not alone at time of death. These sitters are not nurse aides, they are just caring volunteers....

  24. Orientation

    sharlynn replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Also depends on the

  25. Small town hospital

    sharlynn replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

    There is small and there is SMALL. I worked in a one doctor hospital a few years ago. There were no units, only one floor and we covered OB and ER too. I can see a new nurse having to clear a call...