every single day. I am not only a nurse at a icf facility i am also one of the house managers. Been only about a month in the HM position. Needless to say part of my nursing has suffered which i...
rdnkmom01 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing
I've always had my own equipment. BP cuff, stethescope, thermometer. I don't use the wrist bp monitors either. they are not always accurate. it helps keep the bs down to a minimum, especially when...
rdnkmom01 replied to kermitlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC
The way I see it is this....you know what they say about opinions...lol I've been a LTC nurse and Nurse aide and am also an EMT. Luckily, I haven't run into an EMT who thinks this..that I know
In my experience if one is confused and the other isn't, then I have explained to the one who isn't confused that it could be considered inappropriate behavior. Also, I have had talks with the...
rdnkmom01 replied to Smith-Lee's topic in Geriatric, LTC
A bruise due to a cath? I don't think so. I have done many cath's and have never left a bruise; nor has anyone else I know. Like the previous post said...trust your gut. Something's not
rdnkmom01 replied to jeneecw's topic in Texas Nursing
I went to NTCC in Mt. Pleasant. We didn't have a test to take to get in. I had all of my RN prereqs done when applying for the LVN class. I was blessed and got in on the first try. They are an...