I guess you could call mine creative: Alix is for Alexandra Romanov, last Tsarina of Russia - my hubby's name is Nikolaus - I'm from Alaska originally and was always aware of and in awe of the Russian...
Also keep in mind that a resident who is physically abusive to staff is one step away from being abusive to another resident - and then the crap will hit the fan. I agree witht he documentation and...
AlixCoastRN replied to SheWulfwynn's topic in Geriatric, LTC
[i don't have any idea - you could probably call the state MDS person but then that might raise a red flag with them and put you into survey! Do you have a consultant you could call? How late is it?...
undefinedundefinedmy husband drives pump truck for a septic tank company - you know the story: its a crappy job but somebody has to do it! prior to that, when we lived in alaska, he worked in a tire...
AlixCoastRN replied to yasmina's topic in Geriatric, LTC
undefinedundefinedi have been a rcm (resident care manager) for 5 years now at 2 different facilities for 2 different companies.the rcm in oregon is the one who does the mds and all the assessments,...
OK - here's the deal - I am a RCM/MDS type RN in a long term care facility. I've been here almost 5 years. At night and for lay downs after meals we have the CNAs lay residents down without briefs....
Cursenurse - come work in our facility! The charge nurse is in 'charge' and we feel we don't need an order to send someone to the ER or to release a body when the soul has departed. We do a lot of...
AlixCoastRN replied to nwstudent's topic in Oregon Nursing
It won't hurt to ask for a reference - you never know - you might get one that says some wonderful things about you! It is your right to see the letter then you can choose whether or not you want to...
AlixCoastRN replied to nwstudent's topic in Oregon Nursing
A couple of questions: Are you in a 2 year or 4 year program: and where? Somehow I think they would be willing to offer more lab time, more practice on skills (as they would in my school of nursing)....
AlixCoastRN replied to salisam's topic in Geriatric, LTC
We have a 'secure' unit with keypads on the doors for entry and exit. We have one restraint - a lap buddy on a lady who actually has more of a secure feeling with it on. We also have the lock/keypad...
The excellent care we provide on a daily basis, not because it is our 'job' but because we respect our 'elders', is not 'news' to the journalists. It is not 'sensational' when we help a resident eat a...
AlixCoastRN replied to AlixCoastRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Marti, if a res requests to wear a brief at night, then they are care planned for that. A couple of our residents like this and they are aware of the risks of breakdown, UTI, etc. when wearing a brief...
AlixCoastRN replied to AlixCoastRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Thanks for the great input! We figured most facilities do what we do and the ombudsman was barking up the wrong tree. As a further: We reported this whole episode to the state sr svcs folks and they...
I am and ADN with a degree from University of Alaska where they have ADN, BSN, and MSN courses and degrees. Before I did this, I went and got a BA from Central Washington in an unrelated field. In...
At our small community hospital ER, when we call report, the nurses are rude, saying things like 'whatever', or 'hope they dont' want to be seen right away - we're jammed (as in the case of new onset...
AlixCoastRN replied to EyesForward's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I always use a butterfly and syringe - also, get some pediatric tubes from the lab - they don't require as much blood as the adult tubes do...Sometimes even infant tubes will do (if you have a NICU...
AlixCoastRN replied to mrsabradford's topic in General Nursing
I have a BA in outdoor recreation (I play well) and then went and got an associates in Nursing. As and ADN I get paid the same as a BSN, and have no desire to continue on. I could go up to OHSU and...
Sorry - I do ICF, not skilled folks and most are Medicaid so we get a flat rate. We can do whats called an add-on for stuff like tube feeding, Stage III, 5 days of therapy, IV etc; but then its a flat...
AlixCoastRN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing
No way are docs superior to nurses! I live in a small town, work in a LTC. Most of the docs here are in one group and a bunch of -to put it mildly- turds. Here is an example: We had a resident with...
I lived in Anchorage for 40 years - been to Ketchikan a couple of times. Lots of tall trees, rain foresty - in other words it rains alot! Keep in mind the only way to get there is by boat or plane -...
AlixCoastRN replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing
I work in long term care and the resident's love halloween! This year I'm going as a prom princess (found my old tiara from senior prom). Last year I was Ruth Buzzi from laugh-in. The year before I...
AlixCoastRN replied to can'twait2B1's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Look for irregular breathing with periods of apnea, mottling of the lower extremities, coolness. Check out some of the Hospice web sites for more info- take care of yourself too, and dont' forget to...
The charge nurses at our facility write the monthly summaries. It just a narrative note reviewing vs, weight, intake, skin, pain etc. No form to fill out, no muss, no