Forever Sunshine ASN, RN

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    RUSHED NARC COUNT

    Forever Sunshine replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    Our new DON is really strict about narcotics and I can't say I disagree. This is your license, take your time counting and verifying that the amount stated is the amount there. Because if its not.....
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    Any Remedies for Foot Pain?

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

    Get one of those foot baths by homedics. God send. Get a good one because the cheap ones leak. I did find a cheap one at target for $10. It was just like a tiny blow up foot bath. You filled it up...
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    Licensed Vacational Nurse

    Forever Sunshine replied to caliotter3's topic in Nursing Humor

    Please private message me that job offer. I would like to apply. lol I would like to be paid to take .. vacations but I won't come in to work on
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    Falls versus Culture Change

    Forever Sunshine replied to ejpip1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They don't prevent falls but I can count many times when I've heard an alarm go off and got there just in time before the resident was about to get up out of bed or chair. I disagree with getting rid...
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    What is the state guidelines for nurse to patient ratio in SNF's/LTC for California?

    Forever Sunshine replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And we have a stack of orders and labs left from the day shift because.. they didnt see it until 2:55pm. And an admission rolling through the door. And exactly 3:30pm after you are coming out of the...
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    Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

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

    "Oh NURRRSE?" Sometimes when I hear it coming from a certain room I do hide. This one patient was so bad one night with the complaints, questions, needs, .. I jokingly said to the CNA in that...
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    The "hospital smell"

    Forever Sunshine replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm lucky. I do smell the hospital smell at work. I work in a LTC facility and it does smell like a hospital(and other things too :x ) I smell it in my nose when I leave if its been a really...
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    How do you handle the smells?

    Forever Sunshine replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    Vomit and GI-bleed really send me into a dry heave. I breathe through my mouth. I also carry vapo-halers. Its vicks vapors in a small tube about the size of a lipstick. Two snorts in each nostril and...
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    What specific tasks do you do as a LPN in a nursing home?

    Forever Sunshine replied to studentnurse1989's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just got back from a cruise and I'm trying not to read too much on here because I want that "relaxed" feeling to last as long as
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    What specific tasks do you do as a LPN in a nursing home?

    Forever Sunshine replied to studentnurse1989's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And don't forget sit them down 100 times because they keep trying to get up and take off down the
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    24 hour facility

    Forever Sunshine replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    5:30am and about to leave for a cruise but I most post this first! lol I so know what you mean! I was stuck with an admission, a pile of untouched labs and orders, and a full assignment on the floor....
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    What makes you irritated by student nurses?

    Forever Sunshine replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    The whole CRNA thing. Its nice to have hopes and dreams for your future. But have some room for error and don't put all your eggs in one
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    What Would You Do?

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

    I cannot stand those calls. I don't answer. I get calls all hours of the day and even at night to cover all 3 shifts. I have it specifically written under my card in the rolodex.. my cell phone...
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    New Grad starting LTC Monday

    Forever Sunshine replied to jlynn2303's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wish we even had that. For geri-clinical the only med-pass education I got was from an LPN who was showing another student in my group how the med-cart is organized. I feel like my LTC experience...
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    LTC nurses, need your input

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

    MDS is done by the MDS coordinator. Care plans are initiated by the RN upon admission. LPNs in my facility.. update the care plan when new orders are given. I&Os are done by the CNA. I answer call...
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    What Would You Do?

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

    6 patients? :) If you don't take it.. I will
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    Who is in charge of making the incident report?

    Forever Sunshine replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing

    I freaking hate that. I'm very approachable before 10pm. After that.. they are crossing hot coals. I should make them call the doctor.
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    I made my first med error, stupid me, why report it!??

    Forever Sunshine replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

    Most LPN programs are vocational schools. The pharmacology taught in LPN programs is not a college level. And shes not more likely to make a mistake than you, me or the 30 year nurse is. LTC...
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    I made my first med error, stupid me, why report it!??

    Forever Sunshine replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

    You did do the right thing. Because for all you know the resident who received the other residents meds could have an allergy or adverse reaction to one of those
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    Do you check on your patients less when family is in the room?

    Forever Sunshine replied to 3dayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. When theres family visiting a resident I let them be unless I urgently need the resident for something(fingerstick, stat med, requested pain pill
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    DON passing trays in dining room

    Forever Sunshine replied to americanTrain's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    My first thought when I read the first sentence. Our new DON has it drilled into our heads to never ever ever hand over our keys to anybody, not her, not the head of the company, not the DEA, not...
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    DON passing trays in dining room

    Forever Sunshine replied to americanTrain's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    The residents diet is shown on the meal ticket which is on the tray. They are pretty good with the low sugar/low fat so that's not our prime concern. Lots of times dietary screws up the consistency....
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    Not scared of the doctors

    Forever Sunshine replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    That is true. We have a doctor who is younger.. than the rest and he can be .. difficult.. if you want to use that term. Hes rarely in the facility, and when he is.. don't blink because he'll have...
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    Not scared of the doctors

    Forever Sunshine replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    They wanted us to do SOAP notes. I did it with one and I never went back. I felt my information was very disorganized in that format. I like my notes just the way they are. My nursing school drilled...
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    DON passing trays in dining room

    Forever Sunshine replied to americanTrain's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thats what toydemon was implying. That the MAR should be checked BEFORE giving the tray to the resident. I know some of my residents diets. We are a small facility. I know whos a diabetic, who is low...