Forever Sunshine ASN, RN

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  1. Forever Sunshine

    Clothing protection ideas

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

    There are some residents where the bibs are not enough. For one resident we put a towel over her ..its that bad.. and even if a towel doesn't make it on her before dinner, they are going to bed soon...
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    I'm very guilty...of laziness....gulp....

    Forever Sunshine replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm Queen Lazy. Register right away and just take a shot at it. You might pass. I didn't tell anyone I was taking my boards(except for my parents and a couple of friends) because I was worried I was...
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    would you apply for this job?

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

    I wouldn't feel comfortable sharing a narcotic drawer. Because you just never know what the other nurse is up to and its too risky. Maybe you could suggest that the 2nd cart is done by taking turns....
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    What do you do when......

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

    Well first off I accept your criticism. Thinking back on the past year, I have not really had the best experience with supervisors. They've come and gone. Currently I do have a supervisor that hinders...
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    Reprimanded for giving glucagon?!!!

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

    I keep sugar packets hidden. Part of the things I stash to make my job a little easier. Even though we have them in the pantry and the dining room is very close to the unit, my stash always comes in...
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    Reprimanded for giving glucagon?!!!

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

    lol i giggled out loud when i read that. too
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    Nurses, CNAs, Techs, if you could affect change, what would it be?

    Forever Sunshine replied to wildboo's topic in General Nursing

    Rooms with more space. Hallways with more space. (LTC nurses know what I mean when the med cart, 20 residents in w/c's and 4 CNAs are all in a traffic
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    Beta Blockers

    Forever Sunshine replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    If its below 60 we hold it. But I've seen some parameters at below
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    Reprimanded for giving glucagon?!!!

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

    I would have given the glucogon. Maybe I read past this but the thing that puzzles me about this is why didn't she get juice/crackers when the BS was 50? My cut off line is 70 even though the...
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    What do you do when......

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

    Just picturing the RNs and DON/ADON working on the floor makes me giggle. That actually wouldn't be a bad idea. They might actually see some of the problems and issues we face on a day to day basis....
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    What to do???

    Forever Sunshine replied to MommaRN86's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Right but when they are flat out not listening to me, and report was given to them by me, .. its their job to listen and apply that information to their jobs. I say report once, give them the...
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    What to do???

    Forever Sunshine replied to MommaRN86's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When giving CNAs report, I say it once. I don't have time to repeat myself. Its their job to get report, they usually listen in, if not.. then that's their problem. I tell them things pertinent to...
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    What do you do when......

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

    We must work at the same place. CNAs are only allowed to get temps at my facility. I found it ridiculous. We don't even abide by it. They make up these rules and policies and half of the time they get...
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    Rocephin Question

    Forever Sunshine replied to janat's topic in General Nursing

    I'll remember that next time I have a resident on IM Rocephin. The first time I had an order for IM Rocephin the offgoing nurse gave me a heads up to reconstitute it with lidocaine or else it will be...
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    plus size scrubs.

    Forever Sunshine replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The dickies pair I bought that fit me perfectly ripped in the crotch (ok fine I had too many brownies) (and thank god it happened when I was getting into my car and going home) But I understand your...
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    Do Nurses Still Make *Real* Beds?

    Forever Sunshine replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    At home when I change my sheets I do the hospital corners. When the moon turns blue and I have time to make a bed at work... we have fitted sheets
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    DON passing trays in dining room

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

    I agree. The more help passing trays the quicker dinner gets started and the sooner everyone can go back to their work. If 3-4 people are doing it.. it will take about 15-20 minutes to pass all the...
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    Is it me or just the nursing home I'm working in

    Forever Sunshine replied to soon2begrad2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree. It is crazy. But we don't make all this work for ourselves. Everytime an issue comes up with something.. its the powers that be make up a new sheet for us to document the same thing for the...
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    LTC is making me hate nursing!!!

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

    It gets better.. well not better but.. you learn to deal. As for the residents.. lol.. I have a resident who repeats things over and over again and I find myself singing along with her. When it get...
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    Pronounce buccal ... help

    Forever Sunshine replied to KitkatPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Bew-kul
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    Is it possible?

    Forever Sunshine replied to NurseLil-lea's topic in General Nursing

    When it comes to information about a nursing program. Contact the college department or office that deals with that. I hear so much stuff flying around about RN, LPN programs that some people just...
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    Made to Falsify Documentation :(

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

    Ew. Even when I'm not being watched I don't touch a g-tube without putting gloves on. Its just something about stomach contents that skeeve
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    What DO we do...really?

    Forever Sunshine replied to DREAMSDOCOMETRUE0610's topic in General Nursing

    "This food is cold" "The remote doesn't work" "The heat is too
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    how many old time nurses still get nervous

    Forever Sunshine replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Its definitely a zoo the first day after being off. It might not be a full moon on planet earth but its a full moon
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    how many old time nurses still get nervous

    Forever Sunshine replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    I've been at my job a little over a year. I don't get nervous like I did on my first couple weeks on my own. But I get a little anxious. I think its normal. We don't know what the hell is going on in...