debRN0417

debRN0417

LTC, ER, ICU, Psych, Med-surg...etc...

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  1. Questions on State Visits

    debRN0417 replied to Oranges3420's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Unless the resident is able to speak for themself or the family states that "mom would have died if she were out in public with hairy legs" or something like that, I don't know how a deficiency could...

  2. Applied for ADON and DON is a new nurse

    debRN0417 replied to BoomerRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I can't imagine a new grad being given the position of DON, nor can I imagine a new grad taking that responsibility. She knows nothing of LTC, the regs- does she know what substandard means and what...

  3. HELP! Afraid to lose license after fired!

    debRN0417 replied to indylpn08's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Never, never lie....not to anyone at anytime- be sure your sins will find you out! If you lie on an employment application and it is found out, you will be terminated for falsification of the...

  4. How much time should I take?

    debRN0417 replied to GadgetRN71's topic in General Nursing

    I had Bells Palsy many years ago. I had paralysis on the right side and had to have my eye patched for a few days. After that I needed drops because I couldn't blink. The neurologist told me that I...

  5. am I the only one who gets nervous when states are here?

    debRN0417 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Smart girl, but be careful because if there is a complaint or something about medications they may specifically say "I want to watch you give meds to someone who has a g-tube, eye drops, inhalation...

  6. Problems in LTC- Texas

    debRN0417 replied to jackiemc08's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Good for

  7. On the verge of quitting...

    debRN0417 replied to evilolive's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with other posters, If the ADON has time to call, she has time to help. In my opinion, instead of calling she could have come in and evaluated the situation before laying you out about not...

  8. DON states she can't work as a nurse in LTC facility.

    debRN0417 replied to LHH1996's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for what you do for your residents and staff...I hope they appreciate

  9. Has anyone went from ltc to hospital RN

    debRN0417 replied to expo4u's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I went from LTC nurse to the hospital to the ER/ICU and then to the House Supervisor position. It is possible, but it is up to you. You have to be on your toes, do a good job wherever you work, be a...

  10. jean

    debRN0417 replied to LIjeany's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    But you know, THEY have your personnel file and THEY can put whatever THEY like in it and you would have no way of proving otherwise....what I mean is, there is no way any employer is going to go to...

  11. new grad RN in LTC- overwhelmed!

    debRN0417 replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Somebody there has to be designated as the DON...I'd find that out

  12. Today's interview

    debRN0417 replied to johnst10's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yay! Good for you! Take the dog and turn up the heat! Hope all goes

  13. DON states she can't work as a nurse in LTC facility.

    debRN0417 replied to LHH1996's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks NRSKarenRN- The DON can't be scheduled as regular staff but there is nothing which prohibits her from helping out. I cannot understand how any one would not help out their staff and

  14. New Grad RNs in LTC?

    debRN0417 replied to Bellarubia18's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    https://allnurses.com/geriatric-nurses-ltc/any-advice-new-372568.html try this or this

  15. Problems in LTC- Texas

    debRN0417 replied to jackiemc08's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Over 60 beds- the DON cannot serve as a "charge nurse". Why in the world would the DON be a charge nurse with all those ADON's floating around? The Administrator of the facility should be aware that...

  16. who are the corporate?

    debRN0417 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some Corporate people may not be the owners, but persons the owners hire to keep up with their facilities. Lots of times you have a corporate person for each department- like a "Corporate Nurse...

  17. Questions on State Visits

    debRN0417 replied to Oranges3420's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    The only time you should be "followed" is if the inspector asks you if she/he can observe your med pass. If you are giving 8am meds at 10 am, that is a problem only if it impacts the resident....of...

  18. Maybe giving it all up

    debRN0417 replied to HopelessinLTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    He fell- you assessed him. He complained of no pain. You got him up. He complained of pain. You assessed him again, you called everyone you were supposed to, you got him...

  19. Job Interview

    debRN0417 replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Good for you! Hope it goes

  20. Overdone with LTC....

    debRN0417 replied to PeacefulHeart's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I went through a "refresher" as they called it after I had been in Long Term Care for a few years in order to "update" my skills...it was not a pleasant experience for me, however I certainly did...

  21. DON and filling in for staff

    debRN0417 replied to mercy1975's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I agree...more than 60 beds and the responsibilities of DON are too much to serve in a dual role....although 60 beds or less can be a nightmare a

  22. DON and filling in for staff

    debRN0417 replied to mercy1975's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Freddiebear- you are right- better check the regs...over 60 beds the DON cannot serve as

  23. state reportables

    debRN0417 replied to travel50's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    In my state the complaint unit looks at the FRI's (facility reported incidents) and if there's not enough info they will call. They also can turn a FRI into a complaint and.... bingo a survey! I...

  24. " I dont have to be better than the others"

    debRN0417 replied to achot chavi's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    That's right..."Oh yes the patient is alert and oriented...yes, they have had all their medications for the day...yes, they are continent, and they have no bedsores...oh no, they are not on any kind...

  25. Nursing Truths: They don't want you to know about!

    debRN0417 replied to A_Nurse_Student's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an RN for 29 years this year. I have worked in Long Term Care, Psych, ICE, ER, Peds, Med-Surg, Ortho, Oncology, Home Health... you name it...I have been floor Nurse, charge Nurse,...