NurseGuyBri

NurseGuyBri

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  1. Should we Skip RN and go straight for BSN?

    NurseGuyBri replied to mamaxmaria's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    All I can say is that not all RN's have to work in a hospital. If you wish to stay in hospital, then of course, further your career- but think about this: You can get your ADN/RN and take your...

  2. Change in mental status

    NurseGuyBri replied to essarge's topic in General Nursing

    essarge, First - I am an ADON at LTC and was on the floor, and I want to apologize that you got attacked about your question. You asked a viable question in a viable way, so thanks. Short answer - We...

  3. corporate nurse nightmare!

    NurseGuyBri replied to americanTrain's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    OMG. All I will say is YES YES YES I FEEL YOUR PAIN!!!!!!!!! It's not just you... Do we work for the same company???

  4. New Hire Orientation

    NurseGuyBri replied to txdon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I know this post is after you've already done your first Orientation, so how did it go?? I'm a new ADON as well, but have a lot of orientation training with other businesses. One thing to remember is...

  5. Call schedule

    NurseGuyBri replied to americanTrain's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    In addition, we do not have someone "on call" to come in during the week for staffing, only for answering questions. That is the DON. During the week if there are scheduling issues, it is the...

  6. Call schedule

    NurseGuyBri replied to americanTrain's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Our Administrator is on call to the DON only, 24/7. The DON is on call to respond to the rotating call people each weekend. I know it sounds funny, but it works great. We have 3 on call people - 2...

  7. DON passing trays in dining room

    NurseGuyBri replied to americanTrain's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    At my 120 bed facility, we have 1st and 2nd lunch, 1st and 2nd dinner. This cuts the work pretty well. Our first lunch is restorative - our Restorative aides assist in feeding patients. Our second...

  8. Please Help, LTC nurses!!

    NurseGuyBri replied to Annewr's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Our facility that I current work at is a dual certified facility - meaning that there is not a rehab or short term side. The rehab/ MCR pts are dispersed (somewhat evenly) throughout the building....

  9. How much staffing do you have?

    NurseGuyBri replied to Bubbles82's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    RNs 7-3 = 2 3-11 = 1 11-7 = 1 LPNs 7-3 and 3-11 have a 30:1 patient to nurse ratio 11-7 have a 60:1 patient to nurse ratio CNAs 7-3 has 10:1 patient to CNA 3-11 has 12:1 patient to CNA 11-7 has 20:1...

  10. State Tags

    NurseGuyBri replied to txdon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    The rules I've been hearing are major Dignity issues and infeciton control. but then again, you know they'll page through everything, find a small flag, and then run with

  11. question for don..plz

    NurseGuyBri replied to me2shugar's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    In VA, LPN's can complete PAE and also be infection control nurse. The only requirement is that a RN is available for consult at any time (i.e. DON, ADON, Admin RN, RN UM, etc.

  12. TX State Board of Nursing - Endorsement Legal Question

    NurseGuyBri replied to sunshineyday's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    While I can't offer any advice, I'm in a similar situation (except that I actually was guilty of something very minor). After talking to the Board, everything seems as if it will go well as long as...

  13. 2009 Grads! Come 1 Come ALL!

    NurseGuyBri replied to Hoping2beRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi everyone :) I'm Brian, 27 and in the LPN program at MCI VB. I graduate 10/29/2009 and just had my first clinical. I have my Associates in Social Science Degree already and decided on a career...

  14. My first patient. HELP!

    NurseGuyBri posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Please help! I need some ideas. I have my first patient and he cannot communicate his needs to me. I can tell he understands me, but i can't understand him. He is aphasic, diabetic, and has had a...

  15. My first patient. HELP!

    NurseGuyBri replied to NurseGuyBri's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks so much. I'll try the picture idea. the previous CNA's say he can communicate by tapping yes or no answers, but i think i just got overwhelmed since it was my first patient and

  16. Any Current MCI Students Out There?

    NurseGuyBri replied to c-stal24RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    THanks, and good luck!! Im sure i will pass you in the halls... just look for the buzzed hair and the white spot (i have a patch of grey

  17. Classes too expensive? THERE ARE OPTIONS

    NurseGuyBri posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Good evening to anyone who cares- I am starting at MCI in Virginia beach on August 11th (so anyone who is doing the same say hi!!). Anyway, I have seen a lot of posts about how expensive it is.. 24k.....

  18. Any Current MCI Students Out There?

    NurseGuyBri replied to c-stal24RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Just so you know, there are a **TON** of scholarships out there for this and other programs. So, yes, it costs 23,900 for the LPN program. I got $10,500 in scholarships and other assistance and I...