TonyaM73 ASN, RN

MED/SURG STROKE UNIT, LTC SUPER., IMU

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    how to you deal with this?

    TonyaM73 replied to HeatwaveRN's topic in General Nursing

    document every complaint, intervention and results including quotes when the patient refuses. Not much else you can do. Some people just like to complain and don't want you to take away their reason...
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    education/experience requirements for DON/ADON

    TonyaM73 replied to shelbee1084's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    What a great thred. I was just wondering about these issues myself since I was just promoted to evening and weekend supervisor. I just graduated from RN school in August and have been working for...
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    What are all of the duties of LPNs at LTC Facilities?

    TonyaM73 replied to Rosejun62's topic in General Nursing

    dhinson45 , wow i didn't know you were following me around yesterday???!!! by the way you forgot about the pt that fell and hour before your shift and you were told that they had a skin tear, but...
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    Did anyone who is a new grad get a hospital job?

    TonyaM73 replied to lion09's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in Aug 09 and only a couple of people from my class got jobs at the local hospital. Everyone else is either 1) unemployeed 2) work at a LTC 3) took a job offer at a hospital that was 2...
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    Tube Feedings and IV Fluid Administration Documentation for the EMR

    TonyaM73 replied to steph2311's topic in Patient Medications

    It is Dilantin that you need to hold the tube feeding for 1 hr before and 1 hr afterwards. I was just reading this yesterday. Good luck! Those written MARS are a
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    cognitivly impared patients

    TonyaM73 replied to michelle_d's topic in General Nursing

    This is all very new to you. All it takes is time and experience. I feel somewhat akward when I have a new patient that I am unsure of their personal needs and history. I am still a very new nurse,...
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    Student Nurse and Real Nuse.

    TonyaM73 replied to Katholley's topic in General Nursing

    I would have loved this!!! I was trying to find a grad program in my area, but there have been none closer than about 1 1/2 hrs away. All of the hospitals in my area are not hiring inexperienced...
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    Student Nurse and Real Nuse.

    TonyaM73 replied to Katholley's topic in General Nursing

    In some ways being a "real nurse" is a lot easier. You can leave the job at the job and have family time instead of careplans and homework. On the floor, I find it a lot more stressful and I am...
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    Am I Nurse Material?

    TonyaM73 replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I have three children myself, 12yo, 8yo and 2yo. I am in my last semester of nursing school and will graduate in August. It is a lot of hard work, but if this is what your calling is......turn...