311ltc

311ltc has 4 years experience and specializes in Geriatrics.

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1. Assisted living turned nightmare

   311ltc replied to danij040866's topic in Career Support

   Also notified the state. They are in violation of unsafe staffing by being understaffed.

2. On Probation for Pain Med Administration

   311ltc replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I know a nurse who had restrictions placed on her license and she got a job in dialysis. Actually went back to dialysis after she was given a choice at another job after that, that she could resign or be fired.

3. Right to Refuse

   311ltc posted a topic in Geriatric

   Have a NIDD in personal care facility. Resident's family member doesn't understand or doesn't' want to understand that we can not make the resident eat only healthy foods, that if they want to eat cake, ice cream etc., that is their right and we can...

4. Replaced by Certified Medication Aide!

   311ltc replied to ladyjanelpn's topic in LPN/LVN

   In the years I have been an LPN it become increasing apparent that the nursing profession must be one of the most abuse profession. Where else does a person have so much at stake, i.e. potential to lose license, etc., yet expected to do more and mor...

5. First med error

   311ltc replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric

   Shane505 - you pretty much hit the nail on the head in regards to LTC!

6. C-section post abd surgery?

   311ltc replied to 311ltc's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you, rbytsdy. Your information was helpful.

7. C-section post abd surgery?

   311ltc replied to 311ltc's topic in Ob/Gyn

   The reason it was considered misdiagnosed was related to the fact that her hormone levels were being monitored and even though they weren't in the nl range an ectopic wasn't considered until after the third trip to the ER when the tube had ruptured.

8. C-section post abd surgery?

   311ltc posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Three years ago, a family member had a misdiagnosised ectopic pregnancy. The docs tried treating it pharmacologically, but it was too late and it failed. After being all night in the ER, docs decided surgery was needed. Were going to do laproscopi...

9. Call Bell Over Use (Abuse?)

   311ltc replied to 311ltc's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks for all the input. Fortunately DON and administration support us in trying to modify this behavior. It really sucks up staff time when one person (has used the CB over 12 times in an 8 hr. shift) and takes away from time other resident's s...

10. Call Bell Over Use (Abuse?)

    311ltc replied to 311ltc's topic in Geriatric

    About the only way the family is involved is to tell the reisdent to behave. They don't come too often and don't stay long. I think the behaviors had pushed them away. They use to take the resident out, but the resident refuses. Don't know if the...

11. Call Bell Over Use (Abuse?)

    311ltc replied to 311ltc's topic in Geriatric

    No, the resident's have call bells in their rooms also.

12. Call Bell Over Use (Abuse?)

    311ltc replied to 311ltc's topic in Geriatric

    Thanks! We are keeping a log. Started out just keeping a count of the call bell. Now it has become reason, action, result.

13. Call Bell Over Use (Abuse?)

    311ltc replied to 311ltc's topic in Geriatric

    Thanks! It's not an easy one!

14. Call Bell Over Use (Abuse?)

    311ltc replied to 311ltc's topic in Geriatric

    "Looking for what others think is appropriate use of the call bell in ALF. I'm looking for a way to manage over use of the call bell. This is regarding an able body person who may or may not have memory issues. " I copied and pasted the start of my o...

15. Call Bell Over Use (Abuse?)

    311ltc posted a topic in Geriatric

    Looking for what others think is appropriate use of the call bell in ALF. I'm looking for a way to manage over use of the call bell. This is regarding an able body person who may or may not have memory issues. The call bell can be activated as much a...