Kittypower123 BSN, RN

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    State Survey all this week.

    Kittypower123 replied to KRODD's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One more thing - when you get on shift, go through your cart and pull any expired meds and make sure everything opened (insulin, neb meds, eye drops, etc.) has a date on
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    State Survey all this week.

    Kittypower123 replied to KRODD's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If in doubt - wash your hands! We had our survey last month and the big thing they dinged us on was infection control, mostly not washing hands enough. Also, remember - no gloves in the hallway. If...
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    Feeling burnt out

    Kittypower123 replied to wintersetmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree - you need your days off. Be protective of your free
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    What lies were you told when you were first hired in LTC?

    Kittypower123 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not lies, but I do have an alternative perspective from your situation. I work as a float at an LTC. Recently, we got approval to increase staffing (I know, amazing). I asked at that time about moving...
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    I am not Superwoman

    Kittypower123 replied to WldChrry's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That sounds like a terrible night. I've had those too. It's very frustrating. After all, there is only one of me. I've learned that I have to prioritize. Although every task is important, all tasks...
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    Too soon to feel burnt out of LTC?

    Kittypower123 replied to Isitpossible's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in LTC and yes, it can be stressful and too much. Generally, after some time working with the same patients, things get easier. I am better able to prioritize. Yes, everything is important, but...
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    What's the weirdest thing management has said to you?

    Kittypower123 replied to monkeybug's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in LTC and our administrator told us that our facility should be comparable to a nice hotel. Really? I've never been to a nice hotel that had staff to toilet me, get me up and dressed in the...
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    Is it really "easier" working in a hospital after you have worked in a nursing home?

    Kittypower123 replied to jobhunting's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC. As another poster noted, there is a familiarity with the residents. I like the continuity. I know my residents. I know what they like and dislike, how they take their medications, whose...
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    Is this a complete MD order

    Kittypower123 replied to Lundazi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The order as written is not complete. The doctor needs to be told that any incomplete order will result in a call to clarify and complete the order. The complete order should contain medication,...
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    Should I feel guilty?

    Kittypower123 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I was a CNA, I worked in a dementia facility. We had to take a dementia training course. As part of the course, we learned that reorientation, while it has its place (like a previous poster...
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    Should I feel guilty?

    Kittypower123 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a nice hispanic gentlemen at our facility whose wife died a few years back. He asks about her all the time. When his family is here, they "remind" him of her passing. When they leave, we are...
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    Vent thread... when to send a pt out

    Kittypower123 replied to pppp87's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a nurse in LTC I would have approached the situation exactly the same way. After assessing, I'd call the MD to notify of the situation and get an order for transport to ER and O2 in the interim....
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    Can a nurse report a doctor for negligence?

    Kittypower123 replied to Spring_Peeper's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well of course not - they're all sound asleep in bed! Don't we
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    Win CASH! 12th Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    Kittypower123 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I don't care if you both claim to be turkeys! You're not getting Thanksgiving
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    New grad too stressed about the job- Is this normal?

    Kittypower123 replied to sail2boat2002's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I first started at my current facility I too was overwhelmed. Although I had worked in LTC before, I did not know these residents and seemed to always be behind. It took months before I didn't...
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    Corporate Capitalism Interferes with Nursing Ethics

    Kittypower123 replied to karenesn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Me neither - besides, we can't do ACLS in
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    Possible TIA or effects of medications?

    Kittypower123 replied to Isitpossible's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Call the MD to notify him/her of the change in
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    I finally fell prey to the LTC politicos after a year and a half.....

    Kittypower123 replied to mamarhonda's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know what the write-ups are like at your facility, but at mine there is a space at the bottom to write your own comment or response. I would write your version of events in that area. Make...
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    POLL LTC Nurses... please answer

    Kittypower123 replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sometimes it's the administrator not the
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    Death- your experiences

    Kittypower123 replied to Darkfield's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC and have done CPR on frail older folks. I've seen the trauma it does to their bodies, felt the ribs/sternum breaking, and hated it. Those are the deaths that bother me. The ones that...
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    Moments that make you giggle....

    Kittypower123 replied to Pat2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was getting ready to administer a nebulizer treatment. I had the vial with the solution in my hand, broke off the top and proceeded to empty the solution into the trashcan. The resident and I had a...
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    POLL LTC Nurses... please answer

    Kittypower123 replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Also - inappropriate residents for the facility. At our facility we are in NO way set up to deal with residents trying to get outside. The front door is unlocked 24/7 and we have no alarm on the door...
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    POLL LTC Nurses... please answer

    Kittypower123 replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Inadequate
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    CRASH cart in LTC

    Kittypower123 replied to sammysnips's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've used it. I did feel prepared to use all of the contents. Have to say though - I hate CPR. I'm a huge fan of
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    Medication Range Doses-What if Patient Wants Less?

    Kittypower123 replied to rrrrnnnn579's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You can only give what you have an order for. Since you are not a doctor, you cannot "order" a lower dose. You need to call the MD/NP and get a new order for the lower