Milehighnurse

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1. My first survey as ADON during noro outbreak!!

   Milehighnurse replied to Milehighnurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   It was news to me as we'll, but look up F431, think its open to interpretation from whomever didn't have their Snickers bar that day. Have less narcs in the e-kit combined than I do in each cart....

2. My first survey as ADON during noro outbreak!!

   Milehighnurse replied to Milehighnurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   We got the word on Friday, 13 tags, all low level- thank you Jesus! And thank you to all that tolerated my long post. Been through many surveys, but first time in this capacity. Was indeed...

3. My first survey as ADON during noro outbreak!!

   Milehighnurse replied to Milehighnurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Colorado

4. My first survey as ADON during noro outbreak!!

   Milehighnurse posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Long vent, my apologies in advance. We took 13 tags, no IJ, will let us know about scope and severity. Ok, have been through the bowels of Hades for 7 days straight, nerves are shot, can't formulate...

5. Polypharmacy reduction strategy implementation

   Milehighnurse replied to Milehighnurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Ironically, a new Rph consultant was there yesterday and I did just that. She is in 100% agreement and will help me. Between her knowledge base and my ability to nag, think we should be able to get a...

6. Polypharmacy reduction strategy implementation

   Milehighnurse posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I'm an ADON of a 45bed skilled care unit in a 100 bed SNF and was wondering if anyone has had any luck with implementing polypharmacy reduction at their facility? Spoke with our medical director...

7. Where is our support from the media??

   Milehighnurse replied to Milehighnurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   How's this for a name...Reality Nursing (RN)...I know, hoagie, but hey it speaks to what were trying to accomplish. Kinda wonder where the ANA is in all of this and why they aren't on the front lines...

8. Where is our support from the media??

   Milehighnurse posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Just rather curious as to why our cause doesn't seem to get much national attention/support from the media? Kinda wonder sometimes if there aren't some kick backs going

9. Will RN's, LPN's be affected by the new OT rules?

   Milehighnurse replied to Mr_D's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   How can refusing to come in be abandonment? You haven't accepted the shift. Would this also apply when we call out sick? Just doesn't make any

10. Psychiatric Contraband

    Milehighnurse replied to MBB's topic in Psychiatric

    I only quoted this part of your post as it concerned me a great deal. What type of unit do you work on? And how does your facility justify a strip search without just cause? Is this a true strip...

11. Using Animal Therepy In Nursing

    Milehighnurse replied to Louisepug's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, that was just gross, but I did

12. For those RN's that later obtained a BSN

    Milehighnurse replied to New CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Pyskomachia, I needed this laugh today. love your direct, no bull

13. Welcome to the ER. Please observe the following rules. (mild rant)

    Milehighnurse replied to V. Nightingale's topic in Emergency

    Just curious, why aren't doc's offices opened past 5 pm-ish, anyone know? I used to work ER long time ago, had the same sentiments as those being expressed on this thread -no your cough that you've...

14. Psychiatric Patients in ER

    Milehighnurse replied to Dolphin777's topic in Emergency

    Wow Dolphin, you sound as though you have had personal experience with a 72 hour hold, hope they were able to help you. I work on a in-pt psych unit and we get 72 hour hold pt's all the time from the...

15. Staff splitting - Help!

    Milehighnurse replied to RedWhiteBlue's topic in Psychiatric

    Just curious, does your facility have pt. complaint forms? I probably would have directed the pt to fill one out. This removes you from the loop and lets the pt describe the complaint. I can see where...