Fngrpntsnotasin

Fngrpntsnotasin

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  1. so ready to quit

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Let it out sister I know just how you feel. Just remember you got to take care of yourself and your

  2. Problems at the SNF

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to richnurse828's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Agree with above. Plus always give your meds out on time or

  3. Advice please!

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to RN315's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep, understand perfectly what you said. If I were you I wouldn't go into any new job with that mind set. You will get chewed up and spit out, maybe by an LPN just like

  4. Question on Washcloth and bathing

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to ngazza's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Nothing wrong with using a soapy washcloth. It is more comfortable for the person being cleansed, and normal washing and drying takes care of your concerns about it being

  5. LTC nurses-Are you worried about being fired?

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No way! But where I work is really awesome

  6. How long was you orientation traing when you started in LTC?

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    4 12 hour shifts. That is one on each hall then on my

  7. Is this Safe? Census: 45 / ID Bands: 0 / # of Nurses: 1

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to carriebarton59's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know what state you are in but there are regs for how many residents per nurse/aide you can have depending on the shift. I work 7p-7a and have 44 residents (this is at an 88 bed facility with...

  8. Question About Stretched Ears

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to KatieMarie1127's topic in General Students

    I have 1'' gauges and no on where i work cares (LTC) I even wear those silicone flesh tunnels. But thats my situation, you better believe that in nursing school I wore those flesh colored plugs, in...

  9. No call no show?

    Fngrpntsnotasin posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What should be done about a no call no show? Is it grounds for termination? I ask because we had one tonight and it really ticked me off. It is so hard to find someone to come in after 1100 pm. This...

  10. My Teacher Hates me!!!!

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to SnowPrincess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Really?

  11. When Do I Tell My Boss . . . . ?

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    ((((Ruby))))

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

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Maybe you would like to know if the residents are crushed meds or thick liquids. I like to know if anything acute going on so I can check it out while I'm down the halls. If they fell or have a new...

  13. No call no show?

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to Fngrpntsnotasin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have made the director aware of all of this (as she should already know). And I will leave it at that for now. I don't want to be b**** that tries to get people fired, but I will if I have to. Also...

  14. New nurse here. How do I overcome a suspension from work?

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to BradenRN30's topic in Nursing Career

    Supervisor in a LTC will mean being responsible for everyone on your unit ( or most likely the entire home). You will have to call the MD, take off orders, deal with family, treatments, help with...

  15. New nurse here. How do I overcome a suspension from work?

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to BradenRN30's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry, but I am curious about why you were suspended for 3days? Sorry, you do not have to share but just

  16. New nurse here. How do I overcome a suspension from work?

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to BradenRN30's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing homes are super busy. Like any where from 20 to 40 patients (depending on your shift) busy. A lot of what is done is medpass and charting. Also you need eyes in the back of your head to watch...

  17. No call no show?

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to Fngrpntsnotasin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I really wonder if she has been disciplined for attendance, but I just don't know. My meltdown last night came down to the fact both of my 11-7 CNAs were out. One of them called out the other was a no...

  18. Am I freak for charting meds as I pull them?

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to Izzy11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I check the MAR, check the res pulse and give eye drops then pull the meds and give then sign( for each individual res). I usually start at 730a and get done at 930a. Not always though. I try to pull...

  19. Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    My husband was filling out some paperwork and it asked him to describe his general health was and he answered "perfect". I thought it was

  20. Advice to the LTC nurse...

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Emergency

    Some times we have no other choice but to send to ER. I get ERs are a busy, busy place, but when one of our residents falls at noc and hits their head and the like they are going to have to go. We...

  21. Advice to the LTC nurse...

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Emergency

    To be honest, I can't remember who we were sending out or why. It was years ago when I was a new nurse and my skin was much thinner :). Our Doc does like to use the "send to ER for eval and tx as...

  22. Advice to the LTC nurse...

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Emergency

    By the nurse taking report, i was actually told once that if it was such an emergency that i should be sending the res to the main hospital which was at least an hour away from our facility...when i...

  23. Advice to the LTC nurse...

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Emergency

    Give me an example of a good report to give to an ER that i would be sending a res to. I give pertinent info along with what they can and can not do like ambulation or orientation, but what can make...

  24. G-tube insertion

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to cnnconstance's topic in General Students

    Check your orders. We have orders that go may change 18 fr gt with 5 cc balloon prn. Pegs cant be replaced in facility, they have to go out. I had a resident the other day who had to send out for a gt...

  25. having a boyfriend vs. nursing studies

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    "I want a man who has a good career and knows where he is going in life and will be able to support me and my family." Sounds nice but you should not depend on someone else to take care of you. Make...