Forever Sunshine ASN, RN

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    HS meds....do they have to be given at 9?

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

    I give HS meds during the 2nd medpass. Which is between 8pm-10pm. I know my residents well enough now who to give HS meds to early and who is a night
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    Help speeding up

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

    Med-passes in LTC do take 3-4 hours. Because there's just no way to pass meds to 30, 40, sometimes 50 residents in a two hour time frame. Have your CNA's do vitals. Creams I pass onto the CNAs when...
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    If I had a dollar every time I heard....

    Forever Sunshine replied to bobber's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think they realize that they are going to eat, sleep, breathe CRNA
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    in-home Heparin injection for family

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

    My father had a total knee replacement last winter. I was an LPN student then. He was discharged to home a couple days after the surgery(He was doing too well for rehab in a facility). I had to give...
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    If I had a dollar every time I heard....

    Forever Sunshine replied to bobber's topic in General Nursing

    High school students who know squat about nursing wanting to be
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    LTC - when residents deteriorate

    Forever Sunshine replied to Meraki's topic in General Nursing

    "Management at this particular LTC is useless. The nurses and CNA's are almost all really nice," Sounds like my facility to a tee. lol So your grandmother doesn't get any kind of help at all from the...
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    Lower stress areas to 'get your feet wet' in nursing?

    Forever Sunshine replied to amr1234's topic in General Nursing

    No she was referring to flying free on the
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    Reebok EasyTone

    Forever Sunshine replied to pdperez77's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got the EasyTones for Christmas and they were too small in size and felt too stiff and I knew I was going to trip over myself so I sent them back. In March I got the RunTones. They are a little...
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    Headaches the day after work

    Forever Sunshine replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    I neglected to have coffee yesterday morning. The orange juice was callng my name instead. Around 2pm I got a headache, shakes, nausea. I made coffee before I started hallucinating
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    Lower stress areas to 'get your feet wet' in nursing?

    Forever Sunshine replied to amr1234's topic in General Nursing

    That's how you gain confidence in my opinion. "feeling so lost and going home crying after their shifts" When I first started my job the inservice director said "Its normal to be nervous and anxious....
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    Aftermath of STATE

    Forever Sunshine replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I bet thats a relief for everyone in your facility. We have our mock survey tomorrow. I am off. Not answering the phone. lol But those are two ridiculous things to be cited for in my opinion. At least...
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    Name issues--legal issue?

    Forever Sunshine replied to CherryRed23's topic in General Nursing

    I would pronounce that "Bray" Is that correct? People botch up my name so bad. It ****** me off. My first name is Julianne. I have people call me Julie. But I have been called the following: Julian,...
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    To all the Wonderful CNA's and PCT's

    Forever Sunshine replied to dragonflyaltoids's topic in General Nursing

    Thats great that you work with CNA's who are team players. Very important in this profession. LTC or in the hospital. My CNA's are downright awesome. We don't need to tell them that. They know it. I...
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    State is coming and I'm a wreck..

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

    I bring the glucometer in the room. I am non-compliant with wiping it down with a bleach wipe after each use. I tried it. Too time consuming. I have to keep moving or else I will be very behind....
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    Dickies Uniforms-Where have they gone?

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

    Same here... The petite flare pants fit me perfect. I don't even want to imagine what I would look like in cargo
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    Tell me someone else has felt like this....

    Forever Sunshine replied to NurseMegh's topic in General Nursing

    They aren't going to throw you out on the floor cold. And if they do.. find another job. You will have to break away from orientation and in LTC its sooner. You will feel lost on your first night...
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    Do you answer your phone on your day off?

    Forever Sunshine replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    My family has been educated not to answer the phone
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    State is coming and I'm a wreck..

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

    No I beg you not to be compliant with this. This is just wasting freaking time! I do not wear gloves while giving eyedrops unless the resident has conjunctivitis. But even if you do put gloves on. In...
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    I need help

    Forever Sunshine replied to rawkfist's topic in General Nursing

    I have a patient that comes to mind that will probably be perfect for your paper. What questions do you
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    State is here and I am as cool as a cucumber...

    Forever Sunshine replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :) :redbeathe:up: If I ever end up in a nursing home when I am old I am going to have the same attitude towards these surveyors.
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    Med Pass Times

    Forever Sunshine replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    I would just include those meds in the 6am medpass which I start at 5am. As for your ADON scheduling all these meds for new admits. I'd speak up. Because at the end of an 11-7 shift. I am wiped. I...
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    RNs who have never worked bedside - What do you do?

    Forever Sunshine replied to pumpernickel pup's topic in General Nursing

    I passed NCLEX and got a job in LTC. I consider myself a bedside
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    insulin administration

    Forever Sunshine replied to GRUNGE's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be. Follow the sliding scale. My residents usually run on the high side. I am very thankful for
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    Leave me alone when I'm passing meds!!!!!

    Forever Sunshine replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Maybe the CNA needs to realize that the nurse is putting chemicals(medicine) in patients bodies and can make a fatal error if
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    CNA's not completing assignment. Vent.

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

    I made sure this was clarified tonight. I was correct that they are to dress their residents. They did with no problem. So that was a relief and a huge weight taken off me. I know its not my job but I...