jkaee

jkaee

Gerontological Nursing, Acute Rehab

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  1. Having trouble getting pregnant...getting worried....

    jkaee replied to jkaee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    While I do appreciate the thoughts behind jemommy's response, I do have to agree with you and others also. While my tagline does show that I am a religious person, I posted to find out what "medical"...

  2. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    jkaee replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

  3. Personal viewpoints

    jkaee replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hooray for us quirky moms that (gasp!) BF, sleep snuggled with our kids, and can't stand the thought of our kids crying in a dark room without us there to comfort them!! I've gotten a lot of grief...

  4. Dreading Work Again!

    jkaee replied to Genista's topic in General Nursing

    Just 2 cents from a LTC nurse..... What you stated isn't necessarily true. Yes, we have a lot of state regs, and no, it's not like working in a hospital where there aren't as many regs and rules to...

  5. Hospital RN/Will I ever grow to like it?

    jkaee replied to Jill03RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above posters.....I worked med surg for about 8 months and absolutely hated it, but then again I worked on an Ortho floor in a different hospital and loved it. If you really hate it...

  6. Losing your skills in LTC

    jkaee replied to Cubby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :angryfire :angryfire :angryfire I got so angry tonight!! It has to do with this topic, so here it goes. My mom works in a neurosurgeons office with a nurse that I went to high school with. This...

  7. Mother of Sorrows: Rachel's Story

    jkaee replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks, mjlrn, for a wonderful post! That is why I love working geriatrics......they can teach us so much, sometimes without saying a word. It is a priveledge and an honor to care for these people....

  8. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    jkaee replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    In PA where I live, an RN has to be present at all times in a LTC facility...LPN's just were given the "priviledge" of taking verbal orders from the doctor here in PA, so I don't know if that will...

  9. Nurses who smoke

    jkaee replied to Fivestar22's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Very well said....unfortunately, I took up smoking in college (my dorm had a smoking room, you weren't allowed to smoke in your rooms, so guess where everyone hung out??) and my best friend and I are...

  10. Elder Abuse Questions/Info

    jkaee replied to military girl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That sounds like a good start to me, because many people know the overt types of abuse...hitting, punching, yelling, calling names. But, if a staff member talks about a residents big breasts, even...

  11. Losing your skills in LTC

    jkaee replied to Cubby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    rascalsmom, you sound like a DON that I would LOVE to work with! Thank you for sticking up for your staff, empowering and encouraging them, and helping out in ways that most DON's would never do!...

  12. From bad to worse in my facility

    jkaee replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

    My advice would be to leave, ASAP, because your personal safety is in danger. I have seen CNA's do physical harm to other CNA's (not in the workplace, but on the streets), and you can't be a patient...

  13. Having trouble getting pregnant...getting worried....

    jkaee replied to jkaee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I thought so, too, and considering my signature, I think it's safe to assume that I do believe in God and have my religion in times of stress. I just chose to ignore it as I thought someone might be...

  14. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    jkaee replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    This site was very informative, and a real eye opener too. If that is the case in all states, then I can see why some hospitals in my area are no longer hiring LPN's (NOT bashing LPN's...just taking...

  15. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    jkaee replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Brownms46, I respect yours also, like I said, it just may have to do with the situation each nurse is in. I will have to check out that website. Goodnight to you!

  16. Having trouble getting pregnant...getting worried....

    jkaee replied to jkaee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    BUMP this thread on up! Just an update....went to see my NP for an annual.....she said although I'm still within the "time frame" of trying to achieve pregnancy she still wants me to get some basic...

  17. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    jkaee replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Before everyone gets all upset, I NEVER said that anyone said that RN's were "babysitters". This term has been used a lot in the places I work, because that's how the RN's are treated sometimes. I'm...

  18. Elder Abuse Questions/Info

    jkaee replied to military girl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There are seven types of abuse in the nursing home setting, and ANYONE can be a part of it, even unknowingly....(family, staff, stc) Physical Psychological Sexual Neglect (active and passive)...

  19. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    jkaee replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just my opinion.... When I worked Med Surg (12 hr nights) it was not unusual for me to have anywhere from 10-12 pts, with the ability to accept admits, so I don't think the pt. load is really an...

  20. MDS section G

    jkaee replied to MDSinNE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I stand corrected.....it's been many years since my RNAC days!! :) But....if the resident can do SOME of the washing of the peri area herself, but just needs staff assist for getting it completely...

  21. Does anyone here actually LIKE LTC???

    jkaee replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    I love LTC, love my residents, and luckily the past 2 facilities that I have been at have had really excellent staff. It is key to be able to work together in LTC, and I have been in situations that...

  22. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    jkaee replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yes, this happens quite often with our demented older gals. In fact, I have one resident that is not allowed to own any beanie babies, because she likes to "insert" them in her nether regions. She...

  23. careplanning questions

    jkaee replied to MDSinNE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Maybe what your admin might be looking for is interventions from each discipline under every "problem" on the care plan. For instance, a nursing dx should have interventions from every...

  24. Do You Have Any Favorite OB Myths?

    jkaee replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've heard that one Steph, too.....a "caul" is what I've heard it called. Also, a lot of heartburn in the mom means a baby with a headful of hair. Carry out front=boy Carry wide=girl and a big butt...

  25. preferred im injection site in elderly??

    jkaee replied to truern's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Exactly right. As us geriatric nurses know best, you can't always go by the "textbook" when dealing with the elderly. Before I give an injection, I usually assess muscle mass in the resident first....