Fngrpntsnotasin

Fngrpntsnotasin

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  1. *Easy* things I just hate doing

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Nursing

    changing out the pump sets on out tube feeders. It's not hard but takes up so much

  2. Reality check: new grad in SNF

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to NotFlo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I got 4 days, where I orientated a diffrent 22 bed hall each

  3. Totally Had One of Those Days :(

    Fngrpntsnotasin posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My pleasently confused little old man pulled his peg-tube completely out this morning! The CNA, who I thought was familiar with the resident, was apparently not familiar with the resident's abdominal...

  4. Handling the ones that are constant fall risks

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a resident in a merry-walker...this woman is bound and determined to get out of it. She will come up to various staff, residents and even visitors and try to sell the thing to them :), Very...

  5. How many consecutive 12-hour shifts do you consider safe?

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Oh gosh, just finished 5 12s with a day off then 2 12s now i got four days off...To me its worth it to have a longer period

  6. Hate being a CNA; will I hate nursing?

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to queenjulie's topic in General Students

    I am going to go ahead and apologize for being a little harsh with my response to the OP. But my feeling is that not only is assistance with ADLs very important, but being there for that resident or...

  7. Hate being a CNA; will I hate nursing?

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to queenjulie's topic in General Students

    Believe me that's not the only thing CNAs and Nurses do. Question is do you see the importance of patient care? turning & repositioning, peri care, ADLs, so on and so on IS real medical care. You...

  8. Third day on a new unit and told I am too slow...

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

    Are you familiar with the facility and just not that particular unit... or are you a new employee? If a new employee, did you recieve any orientation?? regardless, three days is not enough time to...

  9. SO am I the only one who loves LTC?

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not the only one! I couldnt imagine being any where else. I laugh, I cry, I fuss...I work my butt off. I appreicate every single moment I get to spend with my residents and co-workers, they push me...

  10. Are there any stretchy scrubs out there?

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to pinkrose85's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    IguanaMed scrubs are stretchy, Their sport line is really good. If you don't like stuff touching your stomach (I am the same way!) try a tank under your scrub top..or get some snap front tops and...

  11. RN positions in SC

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to trimeduRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my, I am sorry to hear that...I know that our facility could use a few good RNs...Trident and Roper seem to always be hiring RNs. check out DCI in goose creek or Health South, ive seen ads recently...

  12. New Graduate LVN Offered Home Health Position but, Scared

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to live&love&heal's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My first Nsg job as a new grad was with a Home health company. The company mainly dealt with ped clients. They gave me a chance when no one else would. I gained a lot of experience (trachs, TF, vents)...

  13. Assess test soon...need help....desper...plzzzzz!!!!!!!!!

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to raj kaur LPN's topic in General Students

    There are many different ways to assess and monitor edema. You will visually look, as other posters have said said, at the body. You will not just run your finger all over the patient. :) Common...

  14. Totally Had One of Those Days :(

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to Fngrpntsnotasin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You know...I have been off since friday, so I decided to call work and see how things are going today (and talk to one of my favorite nurses!) They ended up sending 3 residents out to ER yesterday....

  15. RN positions in SC

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to trimeduRN's topic in General Nursing

    You may also need to look for work in other places (like not hospitals). I had no problem as a new grad getting a job with a home health agency and a Nursing home. Might not be what you want but it's...

  16. Fatigue/Failure to Thrive/??? Help please

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to CallMeSusan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    His grieving seems dysfunctional. (Seems that there are a lot of dx involved with the grieving process) the Risk for falls (or injury) would be important to me, even though he already fell...there is...

  17. Totally Had One of Those Days :(

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to Fngrpntsnotasin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yikes!

  18. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    One night a one of our frequent ringers hit the light during dinner. I went to the intercom and asked If I could help him. He just kept yelling "Help, help, help!" I walk down and ask what is wrong...

  19. You know you're Old School when...

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Betadine and sugar for wound tx? Nurse I work with swears by

  20. anyone else?

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to chillchick's topic in General Nursing

    Very true Diane. Its more of a southern thing throwing those kind of endearments around and not thinking twice. Thats probably why it doesn't bother me when I hear all day "hey honey", "Sweetie" or my...

  21. Lost

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to delgadojbc's topic in General Nursing

    lol...but for serious...Ima just stick with Benard and

  22. What are all of the duties of LPNs at LTC Facilities?

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to Rosejun62's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget about the high strung, order-happy, weekend supervisor (that only works one wkend a month) that will not stay away from your med cart/tx

  23. What to do when a patient falls

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to Toshiba's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Same here, assess, get help, fill out an incident report, get a full set of vitals, notify responsible party and MD. Depending on the extent of damage from the fall, we get an order to send for x-ray....

  24. Activities for Confused Adults

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to Amy2005's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a resident who used to be a chemist and who likes to be helpful, so we have him write out elements and equations, he also helps wipe tables down. These are just some ways to redirect. It helps...

  25. Cameras

    Fngrpntsnotasin replied to arw979's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh yea, we got them all over the