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  1. Seniority question and WWYD in this situation?

    mondkmondk posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked in a LTC facility that I just loved until very recently. I have only worked there since last July. I work evenings, every other weekend only. Occasionally, I have an LPN working with...

  2. Very upset and depressed...almost got fired

    mondkmondk replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks everyone; I am not as depressed today and can't help but think if they wanted my resignation or planned to fire me, which they haven't, then they must think I'm a decent nurse who just made a...

  3. I've been asked to permanently switch weekends; pondering things to consider

    mondkmondk posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I haven't even worked at this LTC for a year, but for the most part, I enjoy my job. I am only part time, I work every other weekend, but I have a set routine now and have a good relationship with my...

  4. Blood glucose protocol in LTC facilities

    mondkmondk replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I remember back when I was an LPN and a night shift nurse, one of my patients bottomed out on me with a sugar in the 30's and I gave him OJ with sugar. Checked him a few min. later and his sugar went...

  5. I've been asked to permanently switch weekends; pondering things to consider

    mondkmondk replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Update: My ex hubby, my oldest son's dad just threw a monkey wrench in my plans. I think I will have to switch now if I ever want a weekend alone with my oldest. Right now my oldest is home the...

  6. "So you work in a nursing home; you can't possibly know what I'm asking" (GRRR)

    mondkmondk replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, she more than made up for the nervous system question....she moved on to pediatrics because my niece was running some high temps. My sister asked my mom did she think she should take her to the...

  7. "So you work in a nursing home; you can't possibly know what I'm asking" (GRRR)

    mondkmondk posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is the attitude I get from my family. Just yesterday we were sitting around the table and my mom asks my brother something about the nervous system. He does teach biology on the college level...

  8. Seniority question and WWYD in this situation?

    mondkmondk replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Okay...where we work there are 3 different nursing stations, each station has between 20-30 residents. Station 2 and 3, which I'm responsible for, are right next to each other and station 1 is in a...

  9. Has Your Facility Ever Tried to Have a Set Schedule?

    mondkmondk replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our facility has a set schedule for a month at a time. I don't know if they've ever tried anything else. Everyone works every other weekend unless the person is called in or whatever. I did work in...

  10. Seniority question and WWYD in this situation?

    mondkmondk replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for your response. She nor the DON's have ever told me what is expected of her duty-wise while she is on the beginning of my shift. I plan to talk to her tomorrow; one problem is that she...

  11. Question about insulins

    mondkmondk posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Way back when I was in nursing school, Lantus insulin hadn't been invented. I was taught to draw up regular insulin (clear) first, then draw up NPH. My question is this: I have a patient who...

  12. Question about insulins

    mondkmondk replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I did NOT come here to ask this question to be made to feel like a bad nurse. I will NOT tolerate those posters that insuinated this. I am new to this facility, and should've called the DON; I have...

  13. Possible job offer to be LPN clinical instructor

    mondkmondk posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    It is like a dream to me. Coming from a long line of educators, one of my LPN school teachers approached me about teaching LPN clinicals. She said I needed to either have my BSN or be currently...

  14. Funny dreams about your job as a nurse

    mondkmondk replied to mondkmondk's topic in Nursing Humor

    I just had another funny dream this morning; I dreamed that one of our male residents was due to be visited by Gov. Palin. So I gave him a quick shower and he wouldn't sit still...I kept thinking...

  15. What would you do in this situation?

    mondkmondk posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a G tube lady who throws up alot. She is prescribed Dramamine prn and I give it to her right after I take the floor because she gets hooked up to her feeding at 3pm, after having it off all...

  16. What would you do in this situation?

    mondkmondk replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry, didn't get a look at her labs...still getting used to how the charts are put together/set up. If it were me, I would put the most recent documentation at the beginning of nurses' notes...

  17. What would you do in this situation?

    mondkmondk replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Update: Ironically, right before my shift started yesterday, her Dr. came in to see her. I pored over her chart after finishing my work for the evening, and it has all been addressed in her...

  18. Seriously, you gotta find the "right" job

    mondkmondk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm reading all these posts about people here lately who are unhappy and to the point of quitting nursing. I think we have all been there and if you are unhappy at one place, the next might not be...

  19. resident/staff ratios

    mondkmondk replied to june2009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm not sure about the other stations, but I work station 2 the middle one and we have 37 residents (I'm talking evening shift), me in charge/RN, a med tech to pass pills, and 4-5 CNA's. I think...

  20. book recommendations

    mondkmondk replied to achot chavi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The Notebook is the best by far...the book is much much better than the movie though. Get your tissues out and get ready to cry! Blessings,

  21. Have you ever NOT shown up when you were scheduled to work?

    mondkmondk replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Funny...I've done that about 3 different times in my career. 1 time they let me go back home...the other 2 times I got put to work anyway. When I was a CNA, my MIL at-the-time made out the schedule....

  22. Does anyone take Topamax for migraines?

    mondkmondk replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I was on something stronger for mine...I take Corgard (sp?) which they told me was for blood pressure, but I'm still gulping down Motrin 800mg bid. I think Topamax didn't jibe right with my...

  23. What would you do in this situation?

    mondkmondk replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Because this may have already been attempted; I've only worked here a total of 6 days now and don't want to step on any toes; that is why I said I'd look at her chart and care plan. I suspect things...

  24. What would you do in this situation?

    mondkmondk replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The last time I worked, I remember her residual prior to me giving her her meds was only 5cc. Thanks for all the input everyone! I will be sure to read her chart and check her care plan. Blessings,...

  25. How to get stool smell off of your hands?

    mondkmondk replied to mickjordmoll's topic in General Nursing

    I have been told this and have done it...it does work well! Blessings,