debRN0417

debRN0417

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

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  1. DNS is an LVN??

    debRN0417 replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    The regulations state the DON/DNS whatever you call it, but the "leader of the nursing department" MUST be a Registered Nurse. She must be something else...I mean not a DON. Maybe she's a Unit...

  2. hired as RN consultant to res care

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

    Please get a full job description. you don't want to be stuck doing something you feel you have no experience with or feel you are not ready to

  3. hired as RN consultant to res care

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

    I have never done this, but in my experience what I have seen is that usually a consultant is the person who makes sure that the facility is providing the best care for the resident and ensures that...

  4. State~!

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

    Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and courtesy...its not hard to do. You just have to think "How would I feel if that were me?" Thanks for your kind

  5. Funny things they say....

    debRN0417 replied to joanna73's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nurse! That man! That man over there! He...he...he told me he wanted to...well you know what! Me: No, what did he tell you? He told me he wanted to- oh! I just cant say it! Me: Please tell me what...

  6. Skin Sweeps

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

    The Surveyors I know do not care who gives the bath just as long as it is done, or the reason is documented

  7. State~!

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

    It would be very unprofessional and unethical to offer a job on a survey. I have had staff inquire as to how to apply. I have given them the website. I would not solicit anyone while on site. I...

  8. Has Mr Peabody been here with his Way Back Machine?

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

    Haha! I pasted a picture of Olive Oyle on my badge and took one of those lable maker things and put the name on it too! Got away with it for 2 weeks before my supervisor told me that some patient...

  9. Funny things they say....

    debRN0417 replied to joanna73's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At lunch: Four ladies at a table... 1st resident to 2nd resident- You gotta stop that- you're killing me. 2nd resident- What are you talking about? 3rd Resident- Good Lord! Here we go again! 4th...

  10. Funny things they say....

    debRN0417 replied to joanna73's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Two residents standing at the alarmed door of a secured unit: Resident #1- "You push it" (push the door to open) Resident #2- "No, you pull it!" Resident #1- "I pushed it last time." Resident #2- "No...

  11. Medpass at mealtime a dignity issue?

    debRN0417 replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Chickieboom! Haha! I take my meds when I want to. Sometimes at the table, sometimes in the car, sometimes at lunch...just depends on when I remember it! Getting cited for one resident in the...

  12. Blister Pack Blues & The Dreaded Med Pass

    debRN0417 replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Pharmacies are contracted and paid by the facilities in order to provide medications and services for the facility and the residents. Sometimes it is an ordering problem, that meds don't get ordered...

  13. Body Vac

    debRN0417 replied to BoopetteRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Suppose the resident has a wound or really fragile skin. Is the suction strong? Facility Reported Incident: "Resident skin sucked off by bath vac"...not

  14. Body Vac

    debRN0417 replied to BoopetteRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think it sounds like a carpet cleaner too...while the theory behind the thing sounds ok, residents deserve a good soaking tub bath or a nice warm shower. I think it is rather creepy

  15. Abuse Allegations

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

    What's to stop an employee (you) from reporting something themself? You can call the state. It certainly will get you a survey though, but if you give names and dates then the state will be able to...

  16. Abuse Allegations

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

    Here are the regulations (not all of it) F225: The facility must ensure that all alleged violations involving mistreatment, neglect, or abuse, including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation...

  17. HIPAA question

    debRN0417 replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah. That is a problem in small communities. When the 2567 (statement of deficiencies) comes to the facilities, it is a public record. It has (in my state) Residents identified by numbers, however...

  18. Signing a nurses note for another nurse

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

    I was asked to attend a party like that once myself. Same answer...NO! Threatened with write up...same answer- Hummmm...I believe I'll call the BON and ask what they think of

  19. IM Morphine

    debRN0417 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good grief CCM. You certainly have all

  20. Administering Capsules

    debRN0417 replied to nurs3ros3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Call the pharmacy. There are some capsules that can be opened and the contents sprinkled, but some cannot. You also should have a reference at your facility that tells you which meds can be crushed...

  21. Loving my new job

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

    Good for you! I hope all goes well and wish you much

  22. Careplan Intervention Help

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

    If you have interventions in place and the resident falls, were they injured? If they were, then you need to revise your interventions. If they were not then your interventions worked to keep them...

  23. Help! New grad nervous about LTC state inspection!

    debRN0417 replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my experience, unless one actually sees a call light not being answered promptly it is not cited. I mean, what is promptly? There is no specific time frame that I know of. If residents complain...

  24. Help! New grad nervous about LTC state inspection!

    debRN0417 replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If the med cart was well within your view and you didn't leave any meds on top of the cart, then you should not have a

  25. Careplan Intervention Help

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

    CCM is right "can plans" ( as I call them) are not individualized. You have to put interventions in place for each resident that is specific for them. You can have some basic templates, like call...