Forever Sunshine ASN, RN

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    more skilled replacing what used to be just ltc- what am i missing?

    Forever Sunshine replied to Zen123's topic in General Nursing

    I'm seeing it loud and clear like a freaking foghorn. I used to have maybe 4 rehab patients.. my dear little old ladies passed away.. and now I have at least 8(soon to be 9) rehab patients on my...
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    Am I just being a big baby?

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

    I completely understand your frustration. On my unit theres 53 patients. We used to have 5 CNAs but of course due to the ole' economy.. we are 4 CNAs( and lucky to have that.) Administration is aware...
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    Has anyone done this?

    Forever Sunshine replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    I can finally find something to do with those cheap stethoscopes provided by the facility. I know just the patient to try that with too.. although she might think I'm nuts and take the stethoscope...
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    Most important thing to know in LTC

    Forever Sunshine replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And how to appropriately respond to it.
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    Watchers vs. Doers

    Forever Sunshine replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a "Doer", I strongly agree. Well said. Especially with your last
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    New Nurse Issues the CNAs

    Forever Sunshine replied to NYLiz's topic in General Nursing

    I am 22(and I look like I'm 12) and have to be a charge nurse on the floor.. not every time I work (Thank god!) but ..several times a month. I really haven't had THAT age drama be thrown at me. But I...
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    And the survey says......

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

    Not even in my dreams! I could be home sitting on the computer or in the shower after work and I hear the alarms and bells LOUD AND CLEAR!. I'm like did I take one home with me? The day has yet to...
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    Most important thing to know in LTC

    Forever Sunshine replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Show them their pictures.. even the ones who's minds are like totally gone.. they know their family. I show a lady her family picture with her husband and kids and she says.. "Thats uhmm.. Billy.. and...
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    When did you earn your wings?

    Forever Sunshine replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    I feel my wings appeared when I was fresh off orientation and "flying free" on my own. Not necessary thick wings that allow for graceful flying. I think the wings strengthen as time goes on, so you...
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    slower paced nursing in long term care?

    Forever Sunshine replied to pepsi115's topic in General Nursing

    Go read several posts on the LTC board. Find me one post where an LPN or RN is saying, "I have time to sit and relax with my residents and watch TV" And if you read them.. you'll notice a trend.. that...
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    Most important thing to know in LTC

    Forever Sunshine replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One of the CNAs dressed up.. put on a brief.. and a hospital gown.. and started dancing. Now some might view it as offense but the residents.. LOVED IT!. Some who I never seen laugh were laughing and...
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    Saying "Goodnight" to patients

    Forever Sunshine replied to deemalt's topic in General Nursing

    Good night, sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs
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    slower paced nursing in long term care?

    Forever Sunshine replied to pepsi115's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I'm calling you out on. You have no idea what these LTC nurses are going through. Have you actually followed her around for a shift. You word a med pass like its pushing a baby stroller....
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    slower paced nursing in long term care?

    Forever Sunshine replied to pepsi115's topic in General Nursing

    I'd love to sit and watch TV with my residents. But I don't have the time. That might be specific to where your grandmother is but where I work we fuss over the pace, resident acuity, politics, CNAs,...
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    written up

    Forever Sunshine replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Bite me if you please but if I was the NM I wouldn't have written you up for that. I mean if she told you once, "Hey you know I'm hearing from other nurses that your report could use some improvement....
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    Unusual physician order

    Forever Sunshine replied to sweetnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    Actually where I work does not smell. Of course when someone starts stinking up the place we start sniffing around like dogs to find who it is lol..and I keep a little body spray handy to mask any...
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    Most important thing to know in LTC

    Forever Sunshine replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes!.
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    911-ing a resident out, requires an order?

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

    I never let them guilt me into working on my day off. I use to when I was new but .. no more. I don't go into work to pick up my check if I'm off on that day. I wait until the next day I'm
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    lets hear from Nurses who started with No nursing experience at all!

    Forever Sunshine replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am an LPN. I took the CNA test in nursing school after fundamentals and failed it. lol I tell my CNAs that and they giggle. I learned on the job too. I had 10 days of orientation and walked into...
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    Two med errors... I'm sick!

    Forever Sunshine replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes you need to just relax. When I get to work.. 7-3 is still buzzing around like angry bees. I come in and I keep my face like this.. -_-. or else I will get worked up and start stinging...
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    CNA and death

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

    I think the CNAs in my facility are great and very good at what they do. Most are older than me(could be my mother/grandmother) and been there longer than me, so it puts me in a weird spot sometimes....
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    Who does your pt assignments?

    Forever Sunshine replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    We have two halls on my unit. One LPN does one ..the other LPN does the other. Never an issue there. I am also part time so I am sometimes on another unit. I do know all the patients in the facility...
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    Getting in to CRNA school

    Forever Sunshine replied to rachel92's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't mean to bash your dreams here. But why not focus on becoming an RN first. Make sure you actually like and can keep up with the hustle and bustle before shooting for MSN and CRNA. Just my two...
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    Nursing home/LTC getting more acute

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

    We are in the same exact boat. Mirror image! Admissions come at the worst time and never on 7-3. Maybe once in awhile. Once a month the most. We do get most of the admissions and most come during...
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    911-ing a resident out, requires an order?

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

    Right but it would just change the order of events.. if a resident is who is a full-code is showing signs of a stroke.. I wouldn't wait for the MD to call back, just call 911 first. If the resident is...