MombearNurse

MombearNurse specializes in LTC, Rehab, Gerontology.

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1. Legally What Can She Do??

   MombearNurse replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Home Health

   Yep... I agree with Peachpit! I currently work for a HH agency and this is not the way to treat your employees or

2. Only one nurse scheduled overnight - What is your facilty backup plan?

   MombearNurse replied to pjsmom's topic in General Nursing

   Good luck finding a solution. I was the "24/7" manager for my former facility for nearly 3 years and with no end in sight, I left it behind me! Even now, discussing the scheduling situation in the...

3. Oh dear . .Audited for proof of CEUs and don't have

   MombearNurse replied to Norma_Saline's topic in General Nursing

   I haven't read through the comments, but if it were me, I'd be spending the next 30 days earning those 30 CEUs. There are many ways to do it online.

4. How do you leave it at work?

   MombearNurse replied to Newbie_RN17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I often have some of the same thoughts you have. I work in LTC/Rehab and we occasionally have to send someone back to the hospital for a decline in condition. I treat my patients compassionately and...

5. Question about TID meds

   MombearNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   A nurse I work with is insisting that pain medication, or any medication prescribed as TID should be given exactly 8 hours apart. Is this how TID should be interpreted? We have 8 hr shifts at our...

6. My sisters wedding is when I'm in my 1st year of nursing school?

   MombearNurse replied to ateka's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   There is the possibility of taking some online classes to start pre-reqs the first year after you graduate high school. Or you could take a year off altogether. However, I think if you can honestly...

7. Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

   MombearNurse replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   There is not enough information to make a choice. If the family members were not POA, then the patient is the only one that could refuse any care. However, if it is determined that the patient is a...

8. LTC facility, can an LPN adjust TPN?

   MombearNurse replied to angelabLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I found this discussion... hope it helps. https://allnurses.com/lpn-lvn-corner/states-do-lpns-621609.html. I would still call your BON on Monday to

9. One year later as a nurse, what have I learned?

   MombearNurse replied to Catch22Personified's topic in General Nursing

   Wow! You hit the nail on the head with ALL of your points! I also work in LTC although we are about 50% rehab as well. I just have 6 months experience due to the 6 months it took to find a job in...

10. No nursing shortage: roll call!

    MombearNurse replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    I do think it has been mentioned a few times but at least in my area they do not hire new grads for home health. I do have to report though that I have been hired at a LTC/Rehab and I start on...

11. Difficult families

    MombearNurse replied to HurricaneCasRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I like this response to the problem a lot! I am just getting ready to start my first job in a LTC/Rehab and can imagine having issues with family camping out. Asking them to write down their...

12. New Grad RN in LTC Needs Advice Please!!

    MombearNurse replied to Cashboy's Mom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm in Nevada. Our facility also has the two sides. Where are

13. Stress of finding a job

    MombearNurse replied to RoxyChic's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would not recommend waiting to take the NCLEX. I applied for a job before I took the exam and they barely looked at my resume. I recently applied at the same facility and was told to expect a job...

14. New Grad RN in LTC Needs Advice Please!!

    MombearNurse replied to Cashboy's Mom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am also a new grad and having a difficult time finding work. I finally applied at a LTC/Rehab center recommended to me by two of my former instructors and the timing was perfect! Now I am expecting...

15. Male nurse in L&D

    MombearNurse replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is terrible! When I delivered my first child, I was planning to breast feed and had no idea how to get started. When my breasts were engorged and my baby couldn't latch on, a MALE nurse came in...