michael79

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  1. Promotions in LTC?

    michael79 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How much room for advancement is there for an LPN in LTC? What other things can you do besides bedside care? I currently work in a LTC facility and I love it. I just can't see myself doing floor...

  2. Want to move! Just do not know where.

    michael79 replied to ldybug7's topic in General Nursing

    I love Atlanta or the suburbs of Atlanta. The cost of living is low, the weather is nice year round, and there is a really young population here! Good luck wherever you

  3. Change in Delivery of Care!

    michael79 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I currently work as a supervisor at an ALF. My boss recently approached me and asked if I would like to take on the position of director of our memory care unit. It is a 30 bed unit with residents...

  4. LPN IV Scope in GA

    michael79 posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    What is the LPN scope of practice regarding IV's, IV push's, CVL's, PICCs, Broviac's, etc. ? The GA BON is hard to get a hold of reagrding this question. Thanks.

  5. Making it 'Look Good' for Marketing

    michael79 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in an ALF and recently our marketing director has been asking us to do things to 'make it look good' for tours that come through. She asks activities to do an activity if she has a tour coming...

  6. The Runaway Bride Wants to be a Nurse!

    michael79 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted y'all's opinion on this. I am from Atlanta and the Runaway Bride was a big story here. It came out today that she has enrolled in an RN program. What do you think about someone who...

  7. Turnover

    michael79 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I read a reply in an earlier thread about employee birthdays and the reply from the Commuter talked about turnover in LTC being almost 100% or employees were fired. It got me to thinking, why is that?...

  8. Nails

    michael79 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What is your facility's policy on fingernails? I have natural fingernails that are not long, but slightly extended over the tip that I get manicured with just nail polish (no gel or acrylic or...

  9. Pain Management

    michael79 replied to almstdn45's topic in General Nursing

    To add on to that...my question is how long does it take someone who has abused Rx drugs in the past to return to a normal baseline tolerance for narcs. I am seeing so many cases where pts are popping...

  10. 3-11

    michael79 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am considering taking a job working the 3-11 shift. Can anyone tell me what they think of this shift? How does it impact your life? I am married without children yet so I don't have to worry about...

  11. What is your day like?

    michael79 replied to FuturoEnfermera's topic in Emergency

    Read the charts when you have down time. H and P's are always where I start reading along with the admission note. you can start to see how a diagnosis was arrived at and future planning. You'll...

  12. What is your day like?

    michael79 replied to FuturoEnfermera's topic in Emergency

    As a former ER nurse I can tell you that you will be somewhat 'cerebrally' challenged at first in the ER or ICU. Then once you learn the pathways or whatever your hospital calls them, some things just...

  13. What is your day like?

    michael79 replied to FuturoEnfermera's topic in Emergency

    My point is exactly what you said...she is a student. She should be there to learn. Not to judge all the other nurses she thinks are so beneath

  14. What is your day like?

    michael79 replied to FuturoEnfermera's topic in Emergency

    I think the answer to your question is in your post. It has only been 2 weeks and you are only in your 2nd semester! Give it a chance. And, if you can breeze through 3 patients as a 2nd semester...

  15. Flu Cases

    michael79 posted a topic in Emergency

    Just wondering if you ER nurses are seeing any severe cases of flu in your areas? We aren't seeing many here...at least not in the ER. HOw do your docs treat it? We do IV hydration as needed, IBU...

  16. Pain abbreviated Px?

    michael79 replied to cowboy_carl's topic in General Nursing

    I would check with your facility's approved abbreviation list. In our facility if its not on that list you may not use

  17. Gout vs. Cellulitis

    michael79 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have a resident that has redness, swelling, pain and warmth of his index finger...looks like its spreading into the wrist area. I said he needs to be checked out for cellulitis. DON said 'its...

  18. Difficult Employee...What do I do?

    michael79 replied to michael79's topic in Nurse Management

    HR is hesitant to let me fire her because she is under worker's comp. They are afraid she will file for unemployment and/or re-injure and have yet another claim against us. They advised me to cut her...

  19. How do you treat headaches?

    michael79 replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    We would treat migraines with high flow 02, IV hyrdration, and compazine MAYBE some Toradol. Our ER director read an article stating that most migraines should resolve with this treatment and...

  20. Considering Change to LTC

    michael79 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am considering a change to LTC nursing and I have a few questions: 1. I am looking at a facility that is close to my house that is part of the Golden Living Centers company (used to be Beverly...