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NotFlo

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  1. New RN to work supervisor position at LTC facility

    NotFlo replied to crna2b-RN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I think it's a terrible idea for a new grad to take on a supervisor position in LTC. Depending on shift, you may be the only RN in the buliding. It's not just about being able to complete a med pass...

  2. State surveyors here again...and being super picky...

    NotFlo replied to IowaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our turn is coming soon. It's just so incredibly stressful and you never really have any idea what areas they're going to focus on. We all try so hard but having EVERYTHING state perfect is...

  3. Is this comon practice where you work?

    NotFlo replied to Amysuenu's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, borrowing has been standard practice and an ingrained part of the culture at every facility I've ever worked at. Does that make it right, no. Does it happen,

  4. How often do you work extra?

    NotFlo replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    I work extra very, VERY rarely. I don't go in for four hour shifts because I live 45 minutes away, so it wouldn't make sense for me to spend 1.5 hrs on the road for 4 hrs of pay. I am very reliable,...

  5. Co-worker eats like a cave woman...

    NotFlo replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    The OP just might be a troll, but I have seen things in the LTC environment that are just truly beyond belief. People getting away with stuff that is unreal. If I posted half of what I've seen I'm...

  6. The Family from Hell

    NotFlo replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is truly unsettling. What's worse is that even though all shifts were told to increase their security alerts, none of these LTC facilities HAVE any security to speak of. Sure, the door locks at...

  7. Co-worker eats like a cave woman...

    NotFlo replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    I know people who have a serious aversion to having anything metal in their mouth. Sure, it's an oddity, but I guess we all have our oddities. I don't know why she's eating in full view of patients,...

  8. RN babysiting gig gone south

    NotFlo replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

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  9. RN babysiting gig gone south

    NotFlo replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    This has me wondering if this post is even for real. IMO, there are so many wrongs in this entire situation I don't know where to start. The parents were certainly crazy for leaving their kids with a...

  10. Defiant and Insubordinate

    NotFlo replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just wanted to say I'm truly floored at the restrictions some people work under. At my facility we have four unit managers on our four units and all four are LPNs. We have a day shift RN supervisor...

  11. So Stressed & Aggravated At My Job

    NotFlo replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Nursing

    What a ridiculous situation! There's no way in hell I would have been conducting a search from car-to-car in a full parking lot looking for some guy with a bad back. It seems like a situation where...

  12. Rash of UTIs

    NotFlo replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Are you sure it comes down to poor peri-care? Do you think the CNAs aren't wiping front to back, aren't doing peri-care at all, or enough? What I've noticed is a huge correlation between fluids and...

  13. When asked "what meds are you giving me?"

    NotFlo replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  14. Do you send meds along on a Leave of Absence?

    NotFlo replied to DPRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Per the board of nursing and the policy where I work, nurses strictly MAY NOT dispense meds. This is not in our scope of practice and should not be done. I'm just wondering if prepouring is okay...

  15. Getting narcotics for residents is a pain!!!!!

    NotFlo replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, we are having this same issue, but it's finally going smootly (mostly). Someone on each cart has to put themselves in charge of ordering narcotics. I work days and have taken on the...

  16. New Grad in LTC Facility through agency staffing. Advice?

    NotFlo replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, in my opionion two things that just don't mix are new grad and agency work. Unless agency works very differently in your area, you will be expected to show up, take the keys, and work your...

  17. Returned to chaos today

    NotFlo replied to chellelynn25's topic in General Nursing

    I do totally understand what you're saying but in this particular situation I have learned to give other nurses the benefit of the doubt. I've done 12 hr shifts where a hospice patient will take PO...

  18. What Are the Chances of Getting Paid Overtime in a SNF?

    NotFlo replied to the_alchemist's topic in General Nursing

  19. CPR on bed.

    NotFlo replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    The crash cart should have a board on it. I work in LTC (not even LTAC) and all of the crash carts I have ever seen in any facility have had boards. Correct procedure is if pt is on air mattress...

  20. What are your hours?

    NotFlo replied to hathead91's topic in General Nursing

    Floor nurse in LTC (subactue wing). I work 32 hrs. per week, 7a-3p, weekdays

  21. The "woes" of 12 hr. Shifts

    NotFlo replied to thegreenmile's topic in General Nursing

    What about sixteen hour shifts? I don't mean staying over once in awhile but being scheduled like that. At my workplace, it's set up so that day shift is staffed by people doing typical 8 hour 7a-3p...

  22. Patients spitting & nurse rights

    NotFlo replied to acubed's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse and rights...contradiction in terms if I ever heard

  23. Is this school worht it???

    NotFlo replied to xLovelyMakeupx's topic in LPN to RN

    What kind of school is this? How would you pay for this school? Honestly, that seems like an insane amount to me...my 18-month LPN program only cost 5K. Would you be graduating with an ADN? I'd be...

  24. Appearently no Hospital is Hiring (plz dont ignore)

    NotFlo replied to xLovelyMakeupx's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on where you live, hospitals in your area may no longer be hiring LPNs at all. I know no hospitals in my region hire LPNs. Try for a subacute/rehab/transitional care unit where you will see...

  25. Caring for amputees...post op and in general

    NotFlo replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't specifically heard of that but it makes sense to me. The other day I had a gentleman a couple years post-op with a BKA begging me to rub the cramp out of the sole of his foot. This is...