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1. Restorative nursing

   momandstudent replied to momandstudent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Mary, so it sounds as if our current plan is the best for right now. We are actually going to start out with the focus on those coming out of therapies. We have our electronic documentation service...

2. Restorative nursing

   momandstudent replied to momandstudent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Yes, thank you for the links. I have taken binders for each wing and given a section to each resident. In each section will be their therapy communication sheet which states the exercise/ambulation...

3. Hydration pass

   momandstudent posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   We have an issue going on with our hydration pass at our LTC facility. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out but to get the nursing department and dietary department to work together is...

4. Restorative nursing

   momandstudent posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   My facility is starting a restorative nursing program and I will be the supervising RN. I am curious if anyone has any good information that they would be willing to share with me, such as: care plan...

5. C-Diff and commode disinfection

   momandstudent replied to momandstudent's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Thank you for all the input. This pt. was moved to a private setting as soon as we "thought" it may be C-Diff. In our facility, we do not have the availability of moving pts. around easily. So far,...

6. C-Diff and commode disinfection

   momandstudent posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Hello, I need advice. I am the infection control nurse at a LTC facility. We have a pt. that we have moved to a private room months ago r/t c-diff. This private room does share a bathroom. Anyways, we...

7. Medication Errors....

   momandstudent posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am the occ. health/education/infection control nurse at a SNF and I am trying to come up with some material to help alleviate medication errors among our nurses. Right now, when an error is found, a...

8. Call Bell Requests

   momandstudent replied to pomRN's topic in General Nursing

   My favorite: "Where's my call-light?" as she has it clenched in her

9. New grad and new job=new fears...

   momandstudent posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I have just started orientation at a LTC facility earlier this week and I have some fears/questions that I would like any help with. First of all, the facility has 77 residents. I was hired for the...

10. RN--TO LPN

    momandstudent replied to shynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have thought about the same thing but what the previous poster said is true. They see the RN and know that once you find that job, you will take it. Also, does your state allow you to practice under...

11. Virtual ATI Online Studying Class/Coach?

    momandstudent replied to iHealth's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot give you good information on what to study because I didn't study before I took boards. I did the ATI and that was pretty much it. I did do about 15 questions the day before but that was all....

12. Virtual ATI Online Studying Class/Coach?

    momandstudent replied to iHealth's topic in General Nursing

    Aahhh, the virtual ATI...brings back memories from just a mere 3-4 months ago. My school also utilized this program and all that I can tell you is..just do it and get it done. We were told by the...

13. She passed; Thank You AllNurses; PVT Worked

    momandstudent replied to RNsHusband's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would like to take a minute and tell you, "Thank you for being such a caring and supportive husband!" Your wife is very lucky to have you. I can honestly say that if your support throughout her...

14. NELRP 2010

    momandstudent replied to sedietsch's topic in General Students

    So, can any of you tell me what your credit scores have to be like for them to even think about accepting you for the process? We (husband and I) have had some "not-so-perfect-times" with our credit...

15. Why don't I have a job right now?

    momandstudent replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hope3, Thank you, thank you, thank you for this valuable piece of information. I am going to call the state tomorrow and see what they have to say. I have never heard of this before and I am...