debRN0417

debRN0417

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

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  1. Getting residents up for the day

    debRN0417 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When we had survey, they investigated a complaint that we were "dragging residents" out of bed at 2-3 am for showers. This was unfounded. We have a shower list for 11-7, but there are only 3-4...

  2. workplace violence with geriatric residents

    debRN0417 replied to kferber's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where I am, our medical director and consulting psychiatrist work very closely with us. When we have a resident who is displaying acting out/aggressive behavior, we are usually following them closely...

  3. CPR after rigor mortis

    debRN0417 replied to HealinghandsRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :rotfl: I love that

  4. workplace violence with geriatric residents

    debRN0417 replied to kferber's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If this resident is violent toward staff, then this violence could ealily become focused on other helpless residents who are not able to defend themselves or get out of the way. If administration...

  5. migraine faker at the ED!

    debRN0417 replied to z's playa's topic in Emergency

    I can

  6. Re: vloices in head

    debRN0417 replied to Psychaprn's topic in Psychiatric

    I am no psych expert, but I certainly hope you're right....I "talk to myself" all the time (inside my head) :chuckle . If memory serves me correctly, when the person "hears voices" they actually...

  7. Pearls of wisdom needed

    debRN0417 replied to YSADL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Treat EVERYONE as you would want to be treated. Speak to EVERYONE as you would want to be spoken to. Care for EVERYONE as you would want to be cared for. Be honest, even if you have made a mistake....

  8. CPR after rigor mortis

    debRN0417 replied to HealinghandsRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    hummmm when I worked the ER we had a volunteer ambulance crew bring in a DOA...that they were doing CPR on...been dead say long enough to have dependent levity and rigor...found in a hotel room...

  9. State inspectors showed up on Sunday!

    debRN0417 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We just finished our survey last week. They were there from Tuesday thru Monday of the following week. They came in at 7:15 pm and stayed most days until 8-9pm. It was the most horrid experience....

  10. how to avoid " throwing in the towel"?at work ....

    debRN0417 replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am the DON of a 109 bed facility. I am soon to resign this position. I have been in nursing for 25 years, in many roles, most of them supervisory but I can no longer take the stress of LTC...

  11. Assistant DON's...how many jobs do you have?

    debRN0417 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I made a mistake...my Unit Managers make 45, my ADON makes

  12. Assistant DON's...how many jobs do you have?

    debRN0417 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not enough. :rotfl: 60/yr I could make more in acute care, but I love LTC and my residents. I also love the flexibility of hours, although lately I spend more time at work it seems, than at home. I...

  13. Assistant DON's...how many jobs do you have?

    debRN0417 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My ADON is my "right hand". She serves many functions. She is the infection Control Nurse, Staffing Coordinator, Inservice and Education Coordinator, does all employee PPD's, drug tests, and helps...

  14. Passed My Drug Screen!!!

    debRN0417 replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Great news! Glad it all worked out!

  15. Failed my drug screen!!!

    debRN0417 replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility you must have a valid, current prescription for any medications. For example, if you broke your leg three months ago and had a scrip for percocet and didn't use it all and developed...

  16. What meds do you use to treat your residents sores?

    debRN0417 replied to PHTLS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a wound care nurse that is specially trained and focuses only on treatment and prevention of areas in our facility. That is all he does. We have a wound care protocol and he works in...

  17. Med/Surgical experience required to become Manager?

    debRN0417 replied to pittdidi's topic in Nurse Management

    In my experience, I have found that it is much better if you have had experience actually doing the hands on in the area for which you would be managing. This way, you have "been in the field". You...

  18. A mothers' request ( not nursing related)

    debRN0417 replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have him home for 7 days, then it's off to Seattle then off to Kuwait and then Iraq. I'm just happy to have him now. Please keep us in your prayers. Thanks sooooo

  19. A mothers' request ( not nursing related)

    debRN0417 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This has nothing to do with nursing, but I would appreciate anyone who reads this to take a moment, pray, think about, or whatever your beliefs may be, for my son. He is in the Army and is training...

  20. A mothers' request ( not nursing related)

    debRN0417 replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CJ is coming home for 7 days! I asked him what he wanted me to bring him for his "graduation" and he said "Mom, don't go to all that expense to come here. All I want is a plane ticket home." Well,...

  21. Q for nurse managers hiring new grads

    debRN0417 replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in Nurse Management

    I agree completely! Very well

  22. Are the elderly taking too many drugs?

    debRN0417 replied to payday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was passing meds and came to one of my patients with her "cupfull" of pills. She poured them out in her hand and looked at them and said, "Do you really think that all these pills know where they...

  23. Are the elderly taking too many drugs?

    debRN0417 replied to payday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I often go through the charts and see that someone may have orders for antidepressants, antianxiety agents, antipsychotics and hypnotics....it's unbelieveable. Then when you ask the doc to D/C some...

  24. A mothers' request ( not nursing related)

    debRN0417 replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ...to all of you. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers. I will pray for yours also. I'll let you know how things are going. Thanks for letting me have a place to vent outside of the "family" at...

  25. A mothers' request ( not nursing related)

    debRN0417 replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you. It's all I can do to keep myself together. I appreciate it more than you will ever know.