nursetiffany.

nursetiffany. specializes in LTC.

Latest Activity

1. How has being (becoming) a lpn changed your life?

   nursetiffany. replied to futurenurseOB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Amazing :) keep your head

2. The Stress of LTC

   nursetiffany. replied to qestout's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Deep breath. and handle one thing at a time.

3. What exactly is so bad about LTC??

   nursetiffany. replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I love LTC! :) Every work place has its downfalls. If you like routine (most days) and getting to know your patients...LTC is the way to go.

4. LPN taking wound care course; skin tear question

   nursetiffany. replied to followyourbliss's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   I HATE TEGADERMS!!! Granted I work in LTC. I use a lot of

5. Cutting VAC foam

   nursetiffany. replied to islandnursemama's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   I like the idea of making a template with the sterile side of the wrapper. Right now I cut more than one piece because I cannot eyeball the size for the life of

6. Behaviors and Failing to Chart Them

   nursetiffany. replied to Tired_Mommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I document the behaviors I see on our behaviors form. It then gets turned into Administrator, DON, ADON, SSD, & Careplan Coordinator. Saves my behind, the residents behind.

7. What is your nurse-patient ratio?

   nursetiffany. replied to Starfish, RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

   42:usually 2. plus 3-4 aides. i work in

8. Dr. Order for band aid?????

   nursetiffany. replied to Shell5's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   I work in LTC and yes we need an order for a bandaid. It gets repetitive and seems dumb but saves you in the long

9. Is this abuse? Emotional blackmail?

   nursetiffany. replied to lucinda1518's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Maybe not abuse. But extremely unprofessional. I'd give a verbal/written warning for

10. CNAs that take extended breaks

    nursetiffany. replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I hate to have to "get after" my CNAs. However, if they are not able to be responsible and do things right then I will follow them around like a child. Irritates me.

11. Barrier Cream on a Skin Tear?

    nursetiffany. replied to kparry's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    oh no! I'd freak if a CNA touched my skin tear! lol. they know to come get me

12. Bad day... looks like it's everything I dreamed it would be.

    nursetiffany. replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    sorry it was such a crazy

13. Affection to residents and still professional?

    nursetiffany. replied to Rach823RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :) i love my residents. they are my

14. Fantastic CNA. but...

    nursetiffany. posted a topic in General Nursing

    we have a great cna where i work. she works hard, always does a good job, and i can rely on her when she's there. that being said a couple times now, her alarm didn't go off and she's been 2+ hours...

15. make up?

    nursetiffany. replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    oh yeah. id look sick if i didnt!! its pretty natural