alika

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1. NURSING JUDGEMENT.

   alika replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Oh and yes I do total care every shift on at least a few of my residents because we are short staffed. I have 3 MS patients that are contracted. So I do understand

2. NURSING JUDGEMENT.

   alika replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Obviously you do not read my post close enough. I currently have 37 residents. That is roughly 10 meds a piece. I also do have wound dressings on my shift. My Aides on the other hand have around 10...

3. LPN...not good enough??

   alika replied to em1025's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I'm an LPN and damn proud of it. Bring me an RN into my LTC facility and I guarantee us LPN's will run circles around them! We are the ones who make the place run. Our RN's sit behind a desk and do...

4. NURSING JUDGEMENT.

   alika replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Sounds Like you work at a facility just like mine. Twice now in the past few months I have came across a resident who had passed and rigor mortis had set in. It is the total lack of competent CNA's....

5. Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

   alika replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Oh Yea and Also..I don't even know how many times I've had a family member tell me "They have the right to Fall!" My response is OK. Well I really hope that isn't the

6. Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

   alika replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   This happens often. "Mom doesn't need an alarm". As long as each nurse is documenting that mom is non-compliant with wearing Person alarm, staff is not responsible when mom falls and breaks her hip....