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  1. Diet in long term care

    xmaxiex posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Has anyone else been appalled by the food they serve in LTC? I have a lot of diabetics who recieve cake and sweets on their tray . Or cardiac or CHF pts who recieve food loaded with fat ? Today I...

  2. violent alzheimer's....

    xmaxiex replied to sav's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I got a broken nose once trying to "reorient" a violent pt. In the end he was sent out to the ER yet again and this transferred to a proper facility for his situation . Typically in our area there is...

  3. Umm...I will have 47 residence to care for !!!!!

    xmaxiex replied to BigB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is not safe ! And any facility who would do this to a new grad is not somewhere you should be working . Your licence is too valuable to put it in jepordy

  4. What's a nurse to do ?

    xmaxiex posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry if this runs a bit ....Anywho I work LTC , have been at the same facility for 2 years . I am the med nurse on my unit . The charge nurse is very good friends with all the CNAs . It seems to me...

  5. Documenting MS04

    xmaxiex posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hey quick question , How do you document MSO4 use on the dying pt? To clarify if you have a pt who cannot verbalize pain but who maybe moans when turned or something along those...

  6. Not a real nurse??

    xmaxiex posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I am in the capacity of charge nurse on my LTC unit , I find it humilliating and frustrating that I have to find an RN to sign off on my MD orders , and if we have a fall only they can do the...

  7. May 6-12,2005 Nurse Week Theme--Nurses: Many Roles, One Profession

    xmaxiex replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Again no truth in advertising! LOL If truth be told It should be "Nurse Week , celebrate people who choose to work under immense stress, never urinate , and never eat sitting down ! " But I really do...

  8. Not a real nurse??

    xmaxiex replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am in Connecticut . And the newest thing going on with the whole scenerio is the fact that although I operate in the capacity as "charge nurse" I cannot do my own admission assessments . This...

  9. I would not encourage anyone to be a nurse!

    xmaxiex replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    I would encourage my kids to be nurses , if only for the reason I'd know if they could handle nursing as a profession they can handle anything

  10. Do you draw blood from a PICC line?

    xmaxiex posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK ongoing discussion at my LTC . Do you draw blood from a PICC line? Here in LTC we are not allowed . One of the nurses did it and got in hot water . Is it a hospital only thing ? Or is it allowed at...

  11. Not a real nurse??

    xmaxiex replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Tweety , you are so right . I think I am going to have tattooed on my forearm "don't let anyone rent space in your head" I do this often and I need to cut it out ! Not only in work but everywhere else...

  12. The Less-Than-Glamorous Duties

    xmaxiex replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

    A really squemish friend of mine thought she would never get through nursing school , but now says that when you are treating a pt and not just a sore you get over it . You begin to look at the whole...

  13. Nursing School Bloopers

    xmaxiex replied to Jabber964's topic in Nursing Humor

    On my first cath experience I was being watched by my instructor and three classmates. Everything went perfectly and I was as proud as a peacock . However I had never fixed the other end of the foley...

  14. Can new grads get a 7a-3p shift?

    xmaxiex replied to akissbytheseine's topic in General Nursing

    Yes you can find a day shift straight out of school . But it IS a madhouse , but also you will learn a lot ! It is true however that you will be hard pressed to find a hospital position of eight hours...

  15. Pt right to refuse

    xmaxiex posted a topic in General Nursing

    We recently had an inservice (LTC) on pt right to refuse . Listen to this scenerio and tell me what you think . A pt under 45 TBI , refuses to be turned , changed or cleaned up (incontinent) is...

  16. Where do CT nurses find jobs ?

    xmaxiex posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Is my best bet the classified or job search engines ? Anyone who has advice let me know

  17. Not a real nurse??

    xmaxiex replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just do not understand the whole orders thing ? I mean as an LPN are we less qualified than an RN to record what instructions the MD gives us . I totally think you should always have someone check...

  18. Poll: Nurse for life or do you have an "after nursing plan"?

    xmaxiex replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    After nursing , I would like to write a book , travel and start my own buisness.Life is too short and I have never found making money for others (aka being an employee ) suited me well . But I like...

  19. dazed and confused....and worried

    xmaxiex replied to lissyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my heart goes out to you ! I think everyone who has been a nurse can feel your pain . We do so much in one shift , it is hard to remember everything that occurs . I hope everything works out okay...

  20. Today I was too busy

    xmaxiex replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for your support

  21. Today I was too busy

    xmaxiex posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today I was too busy . Too busy to comfort a dying man and his son . I remember being grateful that his son was present because I just didn't have the time . As I whizzed by his room all day tending...

  22. MRSA sputum precautions ??

    xmaxiex posted a topic in General Nursing

    We have two residents on MRSA sputum precautions. Today they were both in the dining room eating with other residents . I refused to sign the spot on the MAR where it says "MRSA precautions maintained...

  23. Resigning during orientation

    xmaxiex replied to lynn27's topic in Nursing Career

    In the last two months alone we have had three new nurses on orientation leave before they were even done ! Always remain professional , resign formally and go on your way to better

  24. Today I was too busy

    xmaxiex replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for all your support ! On my worst days I know I can come here and be among friends who give it to me straight , be among those who know , those that care , those that have felt the pain...

  25. What meds do you use to treat your residents sores?

    xmaxiex replied to PHTLS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Xenaderm Panafil spray