OldMareLPN

OldMareLPN

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  1. LTC / SNF /Nursing Home Nightmares: Pls Help!

    OldMareLPN replied to nursemanon's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I had similiar concerns when I first start at my ALF and was about to run for the front door, until I discussed it with my daughter. No matter what any LTC is not going to be staffed, correctly, or...

  2. I think I blew my interview for nursing home; please help critique me

    OldMareLPN replied to iwanna's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As difficult as it may seem, I would suggest for consideration a different tact. YOU interview them! Ask them if their CNA's get along and what the turn over is. YOU ask them whether you are going to...

  3. When to enter meds on MAR

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When is the proper time to enter meds on the MAR. One unit enters the meds when the order is received, thus documenting the meds aren't there usually for a day when the pharmacy delivers. The other...

  4. Carrying It All - Fanny Packs ?

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I get called from one end of the building to the other. I always have my cell phone in a pocket, but often I find I need my steth, bp cuff, or flashlight. Sure I can put them on the cart, but often I...

  5. Working LTC Agency

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Greetings, Agency work seems so inviting, work when you want, great pay. BUT you work as a contractor i.e. no taxes taken out but you get paid at the end of the shift. Any thoughts good or bad about...

  6. Carrying It All - Fanny Packs ?

    OldMareLPN replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ok I bought a Pro Nurse 28 bucks plus shipping.

  7. Double Briefing

    OldMareLPN replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a CNA I hated it, but I do it as a nurse for my patients. Prior to a shift I will time and initial the inside of a brief and change a person myself. I check later, and there is no reason to point...

  8. Question for Any of You That Have Switched Careers to Nursing?

    OldMareLPN replied to PhilaGuy's topic in Men in Nursing

    I went from 26 years in the pc/programming business (started out in DOS) to just finishing up one year as a LPN. Personally, for me this has been great. I am a bit muffled because nursing school is so...

  9. Florida ALF Employing Med Techs

    OldMareLPN replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Missouri,and Would Like To Relocate To Florida. But I Do Not Know Where To Get My Certification For Florida. I Have Called Eveyone From The Stae To The Dept Of Health. Can Anyone Help Me. Med Techs...

  10. When to enter meds on MAR

    OldMareLPN replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Great, great, great. Dot when you pull the med, initial when you gave the med.

  11. When to enter meds on MAR

    OldMareLPN replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "It is the responsibility of the facility to obtain the meds, but for a nurse to withhold posting of it on the MAR to suit the facility is actually not legal. This is one way to lose a license. And...

  12. Written Up Again?? what's wrong with this picture??

    OldMareLPN replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your posting, and the subsequent comments. What is the expected 'best practice' length of time beween PT/INR tests that one should expect?

  13. Tools, Notes for YOU to CYA

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have heard that some nurses keep notes of their own on what they do on a shift, and some do not. I kept notes for one shift, being careful not to write down full names, but was amazed at what I had...

  14. Tools, Notes for YOU to CYA

    OldMareLPN replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thanks for everyones input into this thread. i thought i would post a update to let you all know how i've progressed. i bought a cambridge mead notebook at officemax for about three bucks. it is...

  15. Hospials to work at in Bradenton area

    OldMareLPN replied to sunnyg's topic in Florida Nursing

    There are two things to consider. First SMH is a community hospital so alot of their census is charity care. They are more apt (and do) call off RN's/LPN's when census drops. Manatee is also a...

  16. Florida ALF Employing Med Techs

    OldMareLPN replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Florida Nursing

    The Florida Statutes governing the performance of medication technicians is contained in FS 400.4256. To view the statute online, you need to enter the number in the search prompt when using the state...

  17. What do you bring to work?

    OldMareLPN replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "Since this was posted in the LTC section, I'm just wondering what do you use the PDA for, what types of programs do they have?" I put Epocrates on it - the RX program is free (like a drug guide)...

  18. Moving to Northport, Port Charlotte Area

    OldMareLPN replied to kiss04bam's topic in Florida Nursing

    Down here, count your blessings if you get to work for Tidewell as a CNA. Best company, best benefits, best experience. SCTI is number one but tough as eating leather. Going there was mind twisting,...

  19. Am I right that these things scare me enough to quit.`

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1. Being told to work off the clock, everyone one else does, 2-3 hours. 2. Writing TO's into the MOR that 'the doc will accept and sign next week'. 3. Told med passes are too long, even though every...

  20. Tools, Notes for YOU to CYA

    OldMareLPN replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "If so, he/she will probably tell you to destroy it, lest it be used against you in court. Everything to CYA in a lawsuit should be in the patient's chart, that's why documentation is so important."...

  21. Am I right that these things scare me enough to quit.`

    OldMareLPN replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would like to thank everyone for their comments. In all cases you have validated my concerns. After receiving a warning for complaining, I immediately gave my written notice. I am outta there!...