debRN0417

debRN0417

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

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  1. New job and great news...

    debRN0417 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I just started my new job at the state hospital and it is not at all what I expected. The wards are very neat, clean and orderly. The clients are treated with kindness and respect and the treatment...

  2. Call light policy

    debRN0417 replied to RN8's topic in Nurse Management

    The last facility I worked at we had all staff sign a contract regarding call lights, that answering them was EVERYBODY's job. We discussed with staff that even if you couldn't do whatever the...

  3. Crossing Over to Psych Nursing...advice please

    debRN0417 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I have been a nurse for a loooooong time. I have spent most of my years in geriatrics/acute care and now have accepted a position at the State Hospital here. I worked at a State Hospital years ago...

  4. Crossing Over to Psych Nursing...advice please

    debRN0417 replied to debRN0417's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks to all for your advice/responses. I appreciate your input. I start my new adventure the 25th....wish me

  5. Questions re: Staff Coordinator

    debRN0417 replied to dekatn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    quote:and somebody's got to pick up that shift........who better than the staffing coordinator? Unfortunately, you are sooooo

  6. DON of LTC: What's needed/Worth It?

    debRN0417 replied to ColdFusion's topic in Nurse Management

    My experience was similar. Be sure you know your administrator, they can make you or break you also. I loved my staff and residents but I hated my role, because of what my administrator and...

  7. Questions re: Staff Coordinator

    debRN0417 replied to dekatn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where I worked, we had a staffing coordinator for awhile. Then the ADON took over. It was not a pleasant thing for her. She spent a lot of time on staffing. If you are required to work the shifts...

  8. suspended license

    debRN0417 replied to jmb62's topic in General Nursing

    In my position, if the narc count is off it is reported to me. It is up to me to find the error or take action. It scares the hell out of me and this is one reason that I prefer to not work in a...

  9. Funny Names for Nurses

    debRN0417 replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    I used to have the last name Patient...I was Nurse Patient.

  10. "Are you saved?" How do YOU deal with these types of questions

    debRN0417 replied to porterwoman's topic in General Nursing

    I believe in God and don't want to insult anyones religion.. .but I nearly fell out of my chair laughing when I read this...this is a hoot!....I wish I had the nerve to say this too!!! :rotfl:...

  11. falling leaf fall program

    debRN0417 replied to panurse101's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have this program also. Therapy oversees it. We discuss all falls daily in morning morning meeting and then at our weekly PAR

  12. Facility Soap Opera

    debRN0417 replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Originally from Harlan County....you know, "Bloody Harlan"? So...I know what you are talking about. You may be too young to remember, but there was this song :Melody: "I'm from Harlan Kentucky,...

  13. Facility Soap Opera

    debRN0417 replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was wondering where in Southeastern KY you are ...I was born and raised in that

  14. Is IVF possible after TL?

    debRN0417 replied to NoCrumping's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a tubal ligation in 1986. In 1998 I delivered a healthy 6 lb 15oz boy after a successful IVF procedure. I had the procedure twice before it was successful, but I had an undiagnosed thyroid...

  15. On Call

    debRN0417 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    DON, ADON, Unit Managers Salaried...the rest are hourly. I have yet to work forty hours a week. I average a 57 hour week....that is when I'm

  16. Crossing Over to Psych Nursing...advice please

    debRN0417 replied to debRN0417's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for the info. This will really be valuable to me to know where I need to get started. Thanks

  17. On Call

    debRN0417 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On call at my facility goes like this: There is the ADON, 2 Unit Managers, Wound care Nurse and MDS nurse. They take call once during the week and then every 4th weekend , or once a month. The ADON...

  18. new cms guidelines on wound care

    debRN0417 replied to panurse101's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have 109 beds. Fortunately our admission rate is relatively low because we stay full most of the time. We usually have only 2-3 admits per week. That makes it easier to do all the...

  19. new cms guidelines on wound care

    debRN0417 replied to panurse101's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When prospective residents are screened for possible admission we review all labs and other pertinent information. We go ahead and put interventions in place such pressure reduction mattress or...

  20. paranoid nurse

    debRN0417 replied to surfnbeagle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do believe that this is a HIPPA violation. You cannot take confidential info out of a

  21. Omsbudsman experiences?

    debRN0417 replied to germain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ours is a ding-dong

  22. Getting residents up for the day

    debRN0417 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm coming to work for you.

  23. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    debRN0417 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I had a woman call and ask me if we could get some of her husbands semen to preserve by the sperm bank. I said we didn't do that in the ER that she needed to see a specialist....then overwhelmed by...

  24. Getting residents up for the day

    debRN0417 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think this is a great idea but the state regulations for us won't allow but 14 hours between dinner and breakfast, so that puts our breakfast time at 7-8 am because dinner is 5-6pm. It is hard for...

  25. CPR after rigor mortis

    debRN0417 replied to HealinghandsRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    yep...hehe