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  1. Confusion on Types of wound Certification

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Anyone have any advice on finding the appropriate Wound certification course. It is very confusing given the different organizations, certifications, prices and requirements... I am a RN with an...

  2. I made a mistake and I am terrified to go back to work

    beatrice1 replied to DH1234's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations and good luck with your first Job! Honestly it is just as easy to make mistakes with computerized system, no matter what remember what you learned “5 checks”

  3. I made a mistake and I am terrified to go back to work

    beatrice1 replied to DH1234's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, I guess I did assume that. Curious now to know if it is or

  4. I made a mistake and I am terrified to go back to work

    beatrice1 replied to DH1234's topic in General Nursing

    How is this order set up in the Emar . If patient is on parameters, then entering the B/P in should alert you to any PRN orders. Maybe going forward this could be an opportunity to make orders more...

  5. Trying to decide if wound care is for me

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I work in a skilled nursing facility. I have been a nurse for 8 years and work on the skilled rehab floor. I have been working with the Vohra wound MD in our facility as his assistant. I took the...

  6. Full Code patients in Long term care

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Occasionally in Long term care you have the family who Keeps their loved one on Full Code, even after patient is nearing their "End of life" Sometimes Patient has chronic illness or no quality of...

  7. Do all Nurses need Malpractice Insurance

    beatrice1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new Nurse, just started working for homecare company. I have heard that Nurses should have thier own insurance to cover themselves. Does everyone recommend this? and how/where can I find out...

  8. Opinions on online degrees

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just wanted to hear other peoples opinions/thoughts or experience with online degrees. I am a RN with a Associates Degree and want to continue my education and get my bachelors degree. I am working...

  9. Safe sleep aid for alzhiemer/dementia residents

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Could you all give me some examples of Sleep aids you use at your facility to help your resident's rest/sleep when all other interventions do not work. ex. We have a Portuguese speaking dementia...

  10. Safe sleep aid for alzhiemer/dementia residents

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "My problem with your request is that you are looking for a chemical restraint. Think long and hard before doing that - or at east, don't post about it on a message board" @SuesquatchRN In My...

  11. Safe sleep aid for alzhiemer/dementia residents

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the answers so far, I am surprised to learn that Trazodone is used more than I thought. The issue isn't just the wandering, in fact I don't mind the fact that she is up and walkig around,...

  12. feel inadequate in assessing heart sounds

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new grad working in LTC, never had any experience before this job. I feel as though in school they really don't spend enough time with physical assessment. I am having a hard time...

  13. Nursing resource you can't do without

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new nurse working in LTC. I carry alot of resource books books with me to work... Lab tests, drug book, nursing proceedures...ect. Can someone tell me a great Nursing resource book that...

  14. Complete surprise, in a good way, LTC experience so far

    beatrice1 replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    @JBMommy I loved your post! You stated exactly how I also feel. I too started as a new Grad in LTC. Although I always loved working with the eldely I felt as though I should be working in the...

  15. Oriented X 3

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How do you all check orientation in the elderly in LTC. Most of them are oriented to self, but what is the best way to check time and place. Do we really expect them to know the date, even the month...

  16. Oriented X 3

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    @JeanMarie Thank you for sharing your personal experience with your Dad. It was very insightful and also reminded me how to consider the change in routine/place can make them appear to be disoriented...

  17. agency Nurses, How do you do it??

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I am a new Nurse who started working in a LTC facility who sometimes uses agency Nurses. I give you all so much credit for being able to be so flexible and confident to go into different settings at...

  18. Holiday gifts for CNAs

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is my first job as a charge Nurse in a LTC facility. I float between two different units and work with with alot of differnct CNA's. I would like to give them all a little something as a...

  19. Always wanted to be a Hospice Nurse

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I was always interested in Nursing, and after being involved with Hospice because my mother was dying of cancer at the age of 46, I knew I wanted to be a hospice nurse and make a difference like her...

  20. Air in IV line

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Help, I am a new nurse, work in LTC and just started administering I.V. meds. We don't have many residents on I.V. medication so there isn't alot of opportunity to get familiar with this. I seem to...

  21. VRE Rectal Swab/Colostomy

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ok, a resident in our LTC facility is diagnosed with VRE in the hospital. She has a colostomy. I take the order from the doctor, Bacitracin 10 days... reculture rectal swab x3...ect. I hang up...

  22. magnesium and potassium

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new Nurse in LTC. I have a question about your bowel regimen. If our residents have not had a bowel movement by the 3rd day they get 30ml of MOM. I was doing meds on this day and a resident...

  23. what do you want to hear during report??

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new nurse working in LTC 3-11. I was surprised to see how "short and sweet" report given to oncoming nurse usually is. I know personally, because I am new I like to know a little something...

  24. teaching materials to share with my CNAs

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a brand new RN working in LTC which I LOVE. I have a pretty good repoire with most of the CNAs. Most of them are good workers but some just seem to do the job to get it done. Especially when it...

  25. teaching materials to share with my CNAs

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I guess I should be more specific, I am talking about materials on things like dehydration...ect. Why I&O's are important...ect