GreenvilleRN

GreenvilleRN has 15 years experience and specializes in AC, ER, Corrections, LTC.

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1. Nursing school with small children?

   GreenvilleRN replied to merrick's topic in General Students

   Yes but be prepared for the reality and sacrifices....I am living proof! My husband left me with two babies, one 3 months old and another a year and a half this and a 600 per month mortgage! I knew...

2. Large (or small) Corporate chains

   GreenvilleRN replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I have worked per diem for major for profit chains in Maine, can't really say anything negative about either one...I have also worked full time for a small hospital based Not for profit and by far...

3. Pets at work

   GreenvilleRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   There may be state to state differences but here it is by facility policy and common sense. Our organization is hospital based but still allows pets in but requires vet documentation of current...

4. NP options in geriatrics

   GreenvilleRN replied to rchembunny's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I think you need to look at the specifics in your state. Eastern Maine Medical Center employes FNP with geriatic specialization to assist in providing continuity of care across the acute...

5. F L U Vaccine: V I S

   GreenvilleRN replied to Talino's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   We require consents/declination to be signed each year by resident/responsible party on this form it states that vaccination information has been provided to the resident/responsible party. The...

6. CNA licensing in Maine

   GreenvilleRN replied to azurebutterfly's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I am a C.N.A. instructor in Northern Maine, before spending money on the New Hampshire course call the Maine C.N.A. registry to check if they will accept certification from NH. I say this...

7. Meds in lock up

   GreenvilleRN replied to lexibear99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Scheduled III and IV medications are double locked in med cart....in Maine C.N.A.-M (Med Techs) can pass these under a RN direction. Scheduled II Narcotics are locked in double locked wall box that...

8. Incentive for aides

   GreenvilleRN replied to qajen's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Recognition programs are a good idea...a suggestion is to start with a more local view as many may be in place already. In Maine the Long Term Care Ombudsman offer an annual recognition for...

9. Incentive for aides

   GreenvilleRN replied to qajen's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Things I use include: 1. Hand written thank you notes that I mail to their homes...and place a copy in their H/R file. 2. I have a communication board in our nurses station where we communicate QI...

10. Venting about a CNA calling in sick...GRRR!

    GreenvilleRN replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would check your policy....most facilities I've worked with require the employee (not family member) to call the facility AND speak with the charge nurse. Equipment could fail...what if you had the...

11. Would you feel comfortable with putting your loved ones in a nursing home?

    GreenvilleRN replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would feel absolutely comfortable placing a loved one in a nursing home in my area of Maine. I am not in a position to give up my job to meet the 24 hour care that would be required and I have...