freddiebear replied to LIjeany's topic in Geriatric, LTC
WOW. It sounds like they did you a favor. The management team sounds like they are inexperienced, intolerant, unreasonable, etc. The part about hiring someone younger sounds like age discrimination to...
First for the sake of your sanity and confidence make 100% sure that you are mentally fit to work again. And do not return until you are. If you feel that you can not trust yourself to be mentally...
With HIPPA I dont see how anyone can access someones medical file without either you signing permission for them to do so or a court order. You need to talk to your psychiatrist and ask him/her if...
freddiebear replied to mariyahsmommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC
As far as meds are concerned in LTC a med can be given one hour before until one hour after the time ordered unless it is insulin, or a med that must be given before meals, after meals or with meals....
freddiebear replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC
cotjockey- Most facilities I have worked for had set schedules. Anything from 4 on 2 off to m-f with every week end off and a seperate weekend staff to every other week end off. 12 hour, 8 hour...
freddiebear replied to barefootlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Barefoot lady- I hear ya. But, the nursing act states that every nurse must perform the acceptable standard of care less one be accused of unprofessional conduct. Charting is basic. For example if...
freddiebear replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC
First you need to review her job description, what duties she is expected to perform. Then you need to review the employee manual. This is not a personal issue. So no need to make it one. Just write...
You need to call your nursing board ask them the question. They can give you the best response you do not need to tell them who you are or where you work. Sounds like your facility had grounds for...
freddiebear replied to weirdRN's topic in Correctional
When it comes to abuse I think the law is very clear. Even though someone is working in a prison cant an inmate complain to the RN board in regards to allegations of abuse? Sounds like there needs to...
freddiebear replied to ElderCare Nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC
The bottom line is outcome. The resident was observed and brought back to safety. If you want to defend yourself please look at the facility policy. If the facility policy states you were supposed to...
freddiebear replied to RochesterRN-BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
First of all you might want to consultant some references. The first one is your state regulations the second one your federal regulations (OBRA). In regard to what you must inservice staff on and...
freddiebear replied to vlntrnurs's topic in Private Duty
Hmm. This is an excellent question. The best place to get an answer is through the labor board. If your were working as nurse, finding your own clients, setting your own fees and getting paid directly...