youngheartoldhead replied to herculean's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Sure a med pass can be done in that time frame. if the nurse doesnt get distracted and she is organized. And NO she shouldn't be expected to help anyone when she's done. why should someone get...
youngheartoldhead replied to valzRN's topic in Correctional
trying to get inmates to behave and act normal ? good luck. Most of the CO's I know would just look the other way, nurses too. CO's have to pick their battles, and battling over inmates sexually...
youngheartoldhead replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing
it's very important that you use a new syringe to collect your sample. (dont use the one you flushed with). there should be caps on the end of the picc (nurse side). hopefully your pt was given a...
youngheartoldhead replied to HappyWife77's topic in Geriatric, LTC
If a nurse is counting pills and writing folks up over one dose, perhaps she needs that senna more than anyone else does. Other than serious or willfull infractions, writing a nurse up does nothing...
youngheartoldhead replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I think the quality of the device (laptops) that the facilities purchase make all the difference. If they use a machine that isn't ideal in handling the functions of the program, this can make a...
some patients or families dont give the facility a warning when they complain to DOH, they just do it and wait. Either they've complained in the past and nothing was done, or they fear the staff will...
youngheartoldhead replied to maxxilla's topic in General Nursing
I'm just curious how several nurses are not able to figure out the rule for this. obviously, boards need to be more clear on things that they felt it necessary to make rules
youngheartoldhead replied to SGroRN87's topic in General Nursing
beat them to the punch and report THEM to the BON. if they are using a nurse to try to force you to change your documentation, then that nurse would be in trouble for documentation fraud. nurses...
youngheartoldhead replied to maxxilla's topic in General Nursing
TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TITLE 25. HEALTH SERVICES PART 1. DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES CHAPTER 133. HOSPITAL LICENSING SUBCHAPTER C. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AS AMENDED BY HB 1718 (2005):...
youngheartoldhead replied to maxxilla's topic in General Nursing
Im thinking that If the physician is there you have nothing to worry about. and even if you do have to supervise her, I don't think you are responsible for making sure that there is an RN present to...
youngheartoldhead replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing
okay you guys are quoting quotes that were quoted.....and im getting a little confused ;P and where is OP ? i bet she took the the majorities advice and ran and told her supervisor that the nurse...
youngheartoldhead replied to sapphire18's topic in General Nursing
I have no doubt that number is much higher. the veterans administration alone kills about half of that amount a year. If they included dialysis centers and nursing homes......the numbers would blow...