Forever Sunshine ASN, RN

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  1. Forever Sunshine

    Funny things they say....

    Forever Sunshine replied to joanna73's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I absolutely love this and can totally picture one of my residents saying this to me. I know the exact one
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    Staffing levels

    Forever Sunshine replied to eslvn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am very with you. Over the weekend I had 21 residents. I actually felt like I had it together and I was done with the meds very early. So I had time to do the creams myself that we usually pass on...
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    That is not how you address one on the telephone.. *vent*

    Forever Sunshine replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We, (LTC floor nurses) don't make the ridiculous
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    That is not how you address one on the telephone.. *vent*

    Forever Sunshine posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One of my residents was sent out to the hospital today. This evening I called over to the ER to check on how he was doing. I had to explain why I was calling about 4 different times to 4 different...
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    New Nurse needs help interpreting labs, please

    Forever Sunshine replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You basically learn lab values as you go and if you feel the need to let the doctor know of a lab value that was low or elevated and can't wait until the morning to start treatment.. don't be afraid...
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    That is not how you address one on the telephone.. *vent*

    Forever Sunshine replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All I need is an admitting diagnosis and a time. If they already have facts about the resident in a report earlier.. why do they need it again to answer my questions. What I said was this, its...
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    Blister Pack Blues & The Dreaded Med Pass

    Forever Sunshine replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I recently was written up (my first one I was ******) for not giving a med because pharmacy didn't deliver it on time. I regret signing the write up and should have thought it over but I did sign it...
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    What are you best work tips?

    Forever Sunshine replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    All of that and bring lots of snacks. I don't know about all of you but I'm a witch when I'm
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    giving report to a SNF

    Forever Sunshine replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    For a LTC facility we like their blood pressures to be a little higher than that. Although some of our residents thats where they live at but we keep a close eye on them. I would have ran that B/P by...
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    No Narc count????

    Forever Sunshine replied to ennylyecats's topic in General Nursing

    "I will refuse to accept the keys or this assignment until the narcotic count is done and
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    From full time to per diem

    Forever Sunshine replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Keep in mind also just because one nurse is getting that.. doesn't mean you will if you take that
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    That is not how you address one on the telephone.. *vent*

    Forever Sunshine replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is 6-7 hours after the resident was sent out. Immediately would be calling at 4PM if they were sent out at 2:30pm. They usually are admitted or sent back 6 hours later.. If they don't have any...
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    Lip care for patient on oxygen

    Forever Sunshine replied to MissIt's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Burt's Bees chapstick is non-petroleum
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    Will never write order again w/o permission from doc

    Forever Sunshine replied to *Posh*'s topic in General Nursing

    The only time I will EVER write a MD order without calling is when I need to get a med from the e-box that the resident already has an order for but we don't have any left and are waiting for pharmacy...
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    That is not how you address one on the telephone.. *vent*

    Forever Sunshine replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I didn't have a chance to even get a word in... "Hold on.. "
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    That is not how you address one on the telephone.. *vent*

    Forever Sunshine replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not sure how bed-holds work but if they are admitted to the hospital they can lose their bed or the family can pay for a bed-hold. Thats all I know about it. I've only had maybe two ER nurses...
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    That is not how you address one on the telephone.. *vent*

    Forever Sunshine replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Admin/medical records (we don't have case management nurses) .. are gone like the wind by 4pm. This is mostly done in the evening. (Unless the resident was sent out early in the morning). And even if...
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    That is not how you address one on the telephone.. *vent*

    Forever Sunshine replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I did identify myself. I did explain why I was calling. I was very polite professional and honestly.. if I had four ambulances, or codes going on.. answering the phone would be the last thing I do....
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    Will never write order again w/o permission from doc

    Forever Sunshine replied to *Posh*'s topic in General Nursing

    I would have suggested that the doctor write it this way. "Continue life support until patient's family has visited. Discontinue after family has left." This way it covers time if the family is...
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    From full time to per diem

    Forever Sunshine replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wouldn't do this. You'd get the last pick of shifts and who knows if your facility even pays more for per diem. Stay full-time unless your obligations outside of work don't allow for
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    That is not how you address one on the telephone.. *vent*

    Forever Sunshine replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I did that too and then she hung up on me then. I said a very cheery "Thank YOU and have a great night!" and she hung up the phone... no goodbye
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    Most common meds in LTC??

    Forever Sunshine replied to Tinker Bell RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Aerosol Xanax.. oh wait that was in my dream. Nevermind
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    That is not how you address one on the telephone.. *vent*

    Forever Sunshine replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you. That is my point here. I'm not asking for a bow or to be addressed "your majesty" but a "hello" and "goodbye" would be
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    "The police are on the phone for you"

    Forever Sunshine replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I had this once.. a resident called his wife saying he was choking. So his wife called the police. The police call us. My supervisor answers the phone for me because I was elbow deep in tube feed.....
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    That is not how you address one on the telephone.. *vent*

    Forever Sunshine replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We need to document the admitting diagnosis and time of admission when transferred to another facility in a nurses note. Thats our resident.. we need to know whats going on with them also. Facility's...