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  1. Advice for newer RN to LTC supervisor position

    NotFlo replied to AddieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow. I wish you all the best and hope this position works out for you. I'm sorry if I sound negative but I'm just concerned. It's hard for me to visualize a new nurse being RN supervisor or staff...

  2. Rude or Reportable? I'd like others opinions...

    NotFlo replied to Irish_Libra's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Rude, sure. Reportable? For what? What did the DON do that is against the state board of nursing rules and regulations? It's not like he yelled at a resident or anything like

  3. new to Long term care...some questions

    NotFlo replied to J7901's topic in General Nursing

    What's considered a restraint in the nursing home these days? Is there anywhere that belts or four points etc. are actually still used? In my facility we can only use low beds, mats, and alarms up the...

  4. new to Long term care...some questions

    NotFlo replied to J7901's topic in General Nursing

    Restraints, I have no idea. I've only ever worked in "restraint free" facilities. Our beds don't even have siderails, just those tiny little hand grabby "positioners" literally only a handspan large...

  5. Bowel and Bladder schedules and training.

    NotFlo replied to puggs_23's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, how do you expect the staff to follow an individualized toileting schedule for every resident? I wish I had some ideas, but it's very difficult in practical, real-world terms, esp. with the...

  6. Full timers-how many sick days do you use per year?

    NotFlo replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I took two days last year, both as a result of a nasty GI outbreak I contracted at

  7. borrowing meds

    NotFlo replied to mom4life's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It might be just my geographical area but where I come from borrowing meds is just a fact of life. I would be screwed if I didn't borrow meds when necessary. The first choice is always the e-box,...

  8. Advice for newer RN to LTC supervisor position

    NotFlo replied to AddieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't want to be negative but my reaction was very similar to CapeCodMermaids. I don't understand these LTCs that hire new grads to be house

  9. Options needed for student nurse

    NotFlo replied to georgeoftheforge's topic in General Nursing

    meeting basic requirements for entry into a nursing program certainly does not guarunte acceptance into the program. meeting the basic requirements only means the student is eligible to apply for...

  10. Options needed for student nurse

    NotFlo replied to georgeoftheforge's topic in General Nursing

    To be perfectly honest to get into a nursing program in my area Bs just aren't good enough. I know that seems crazy but that's just the way it is. They want a 4.0 or very, very, very close to a 4.0....

  11. Oklahoma Nurses get paid WHAT?!

    NotFlo replied to Mrs.BSN71109's topic in General Nursing

    Trust me Burger King employees in Oklahoma sure as hell do not get paid $18.50 an

  12. Sleep overs

    NotFlo replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I used to work in a facility that allowed visitors any time of the night or day for any length of time. They were trying for "culture change"...since this was the person's home, they can have anyone...

  13. Question about making dr apts for residents

    NotFlo replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Seriously, having a secretary is a wonderful thing! My facility actually has two. They are CNAs who get promoted to the job. They actually are unit secretary/restorative aide. They have a list of...

  14. Preventing falls from low beds

    NotFlo replied to BoopetteRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We use them but I agree they are generally more of a pain in the butt than anything. Staff trips on them all the time, they constantly have to be moved out of the way, and for certain patients I...

  15. Question about making dr apts for residents

    NotFlo replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow. I'm would hate to work like that. My unit has a unit secretary. She makes all the appointments. When a new admit comes in with follow ups, the orders are transcribed into her book. Then she...

  16. Very Confused about first job-cont. of very nervous first job. HELP!

    NotFlo replied to beat2beat's topic in General Nursing

    Are you saying they hired you, as a new grad, to the the RN supervisor for the building? I'm sorry, no matter how much "book learning" you have, I think that's crazy and a dangerous situation for...

  17. Diet and Meds

    NotFlo replied to jnrsmommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Was this real dark leafy greens or iceberg lettuce? The nutritionist at my facility will fight to the death with anyone that suggest pts on coumadin can't eat

  18. Drainage help

    NotFlo replied to lpn1313's topic in General Nursing

    I know it sounds weird but I've actually used maxi pads in situations like that and they work better than ABD pads due to that absorbent gel inside. Do you have a product called Maxorb? I've done...

  19. med error--real world answer?

    NotFlo replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    In this instance, I would have just fixed the MAR and left it at

  20. Crappy Nurses Day

    NotFlo replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    You know what I'm sick of? The economy being an excuse for employers to treat us like crap. Let's face it, even when the economy is booming nursing staff often gets treated poorly, dealing daily with...

  21. Feeding Tube Problems

    NotFlo replied to moomoo111's topic in General Nursing

    1. The tube needs to be changed. It is very unfortunate that the docs have been unwilling to change the darn thing thus far. 2. I have seen these "spaghetti strands" before. The people I have had...

  22. IV in LTC?

    NotFlo replied to SueNYC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Heck, no. Not customary at all. And I'm LOL at the concept of an MD starting an IV in a LTC

  23. Agency/New Grad- Too risky?

    NotFlo replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't think a new grad has any business working agency, I'm sorry to say. I totally understand that you need to start working as a nurse and making more money but I just think you're risking...

  24. Seniority question and WWYD in this situation?

    NotFlo replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Of course I agree teamwork is a wonderful thing, but it almost sounds like the original poster feels as if the LPN is obligated to do certain tasks on the RNs assignment simply because she's an LPN....

  25. Seniority question and WWYD in this situation?

    NotFlo replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't understand how things are set up in your facility. Are you the RN supervisor for the building? Does the LPN have her own assignment? If you both have an assignment I don't understand why...