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  1. the neverending med pass

    FROGGYLEGS posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work 7p-7a and the 8p med pass went beyond being ridiculous a long time ago. Amidst the regular falls, elopement attempts, fighting (yes fighting), irate family members, and calling the MD...

  2. showers on nightshift and time for residents to get up in the morning?

    FROGGYLEGS posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Recently I have been instructed to have my CNAs to get up certain residents for a shower on 3rd shift because of the residents refusal to shower on 2nd shift. I have two excellent CNAs working with...

  3. "Your servers today will be..." Opinions please!

    FROGGYLEGS replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I definitely find it offensive. You can't run a 5-star hotel or resort with the skeleton crew that LTC generally provides. While I think that all residents should expect and receive good quality...

  4. the neverending med pass

    FROGGYLEGS replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have 30+ residents on a locked unit and another 20 ICF/skilled. Unfortunately this isn't the worst ratio I've worked. I really know where you're coming from with the comment about Aricept. The...

  5. What Do You Think?????

    FROGGYLEGS replied to clorinda's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked at one facility for a very brief time that sounds much like what you're describing. I had an average or even less than average number of residents as compared to the other facilities I've...

  6. how often MDS C. work floor?

    FROGGYLEGS replied to pageplace's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where I work at now I've never seen the MDS nurse work the floor. I do know of the DON and ADON doing it, but never the MDS nurse. Now my last job was an entirely different story. The MDS nurses...

  7. More charting, paperwork and chores than is humanly possible

    FROGGYLEGS replied to estrogen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your assignments sound all too familiar and it really is a ridiculous load. God forbid a nurse have intentions of doing things in the appropriate way because it really does seem to be a losing battle...

  8. EC grads...need your input to finalize my decision to enroll

    FROGGYLEGS replied to copnlpn2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    [quote name=copnlpn2I was on the phone so long yesterday with Distance Learning Systems Indiana Inc., The College Network and Excelsior that my portable phone died! [/quote] I locked into a contract...

  9. LPN's just glorified nurse aids in LTC? Huh?

    FROGGYLEGS replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I remember signing these records in LPN school every quarter or so that kept up with how many hours we had spent covering specific topics that were required by the BON for licensing. The instructor...

  10. Starting LTC Tonight! In need of some encouragement and tips.

    FROGGYLEGS replied to estrogen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sleeping is grounds for immediate termination in LTC as well. Whether that rule is enforced or not is the only thing in question. Sleeping is nearly my #1 pet

  11. What can an RN do than an LPN can't?

    FROGGYLEGS replied to pdpeanut's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been an LPN for six years and I'm currently working toward my RN. Six years ago as a new grad I had my choice of areas in the hospital to pick from. I knew LPNs who had little experience that...

  12. shoes recommendation

    FROGGYLEGS replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    I like the Rocker lightweight clogs. These are the only ones I wear anymore. I can't stand Anywear clogs. Wait sometimes I wear mine when I run out to the mailbox and such. Some Nursemates are good,...

  13. Abrasive Strips for the Bathtub????

    FROGGYLEGS replied to crb613's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have little fish that are applied almost like stickers. They don't have the suction cups on them and once they are put on they seem to be permanent. I think they came from Wal-Mart; they've been...

  14. Sub-acute/rehab floors

    FROGGYLEGS replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It can get a bit confusing as some of the terms overlap. ICF- intermediate care--- This would be your average LTC resident. Rehab residents are usually short term for therapy. They can be "skilled"...

  15. Help! My grandma is in LTC, advice needed!

    FROGGYLEGS replied to L&Dnurse2Be's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would definitely pick either the administrator or the DON and speak with them about your concerns. She can most definitely choose to not wear the briefs. I've never known of a facility where...

  16. Sub-acute/rehab floors

    FROGGYLEGS replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On nights the subacute floor I worked had one nurse, one RT most of the time, and were supposed to have two CNAs although usually it seemed like one. The unit held 25, but usually at least a few...

  17. What about those signs in residents rooms

    FROGGYLEGS replied to night owl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We can't put any signs up because of the privacy issues. If the family writes the sign up and signs it or puts "per family" or "family's request" etc on it then it stays. I am rather encouraging of...

  18. Resident Incident/ Accident's

    FROGGYLEGS replied to panurse101's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked at one LTC that required everyone involved to write out a brief statement in their own words as to what happened or what they discovered. This applied whether it was a witnessed event such...

  19. Starting LTC Tonight! In need of some encouragement and tips.

    FROGGYLEGS replied to estrogen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I left the hospital setting several years ago for LTC mostly because it is much closer to home. As someone else said, you will get the opportunity to really get to know the residents. This makes it a...

  20. AED on Rehab units in LTC

    FROGGYLEGS replied to veronurse54's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have never worked in a LTC facility that had an AED. That includes rehab and subacute units. I do think it would be wise to have one, but I am tickled pink to have a crash cart that hasn't been...

  21. Refusing trach care

    FROGGYLEGS posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi. I don't really have a specific question. I'd like to post a bit of information in hopes that someone might have some input or advice on it. A resident has a tracheostomy. No trach tube just...

  22. CNA abused pts. now working as CNA in another LTC!

    FROGGYLEGS replied to sassynurse78's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If complaints of abuse are reported to this state the person accused of abuse can end up with their name on the state elder abuse registry. The LTCs in this state are required to check the elder...

  23. Refusing trach care

    FROGGYLEGS replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the input. :) I do try to document as much as possible to show at least that I have made attempts to provide needed care and am monitoring closely. I have never heard of anyone having their...

  24. What would you do if diabetic pt. has 14 blood sugar.

    FROGGYLEGS replied to Sue7573's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    [ I work in LTC. Our policy is IM glucagon if BG is less than 60 and symptomatic OJ and sugar if less than 60 and asymptomatic Recheck BG within the hour and notify MD. We check the...

  25. caught stealing narcs

    FROGGYLEGS replied to Tony35NYC's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, 44 counts and a $91,000 bond??? I wonder if that means she had possession of 44 pills at one time? I didn't realize the bond would be that high. The nurses I've known that have been caught...