Adele_Michal7 ASN, RN

Adele_Michal7 has 5 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in Pediatric.

Adele_Michal7's Latest Activity

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   Wall of Shame

   Adele_Michal7 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC Directors

   That is something my former don would do!! That is definitely messed up, and I could see it really disturbing visitors/family members (to say nothing of what would happen if a state surveyor saw it!!!)
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   Disrespectful patient

   Adele_Michal7 replied to hwknrs's topic in Relations

   True! In my 7 years I've learned that trying to get that last word in, or even reason with, a patient, rarely produces a positive outcome.
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   Disrespectful patient

   Adele_Michal7 replied to hwknrs's topic in Relations

   You were wildly inappropriate.
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   Medication Pass Competency

   Adele_Michal7 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC Directors

   I'll take a look through my papers. I might have one. :)
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   Really?!? That's what you think is important?

   Adele_Michal7 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC Directors

   Omgoodness. Where I work, we DEFINITELY need a consent form for an influenza vaccine. Not to mention an MD order and VS monitoring for 72 hours afterward.
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   Confused

   Adele_Michal7 replied to smithand's topic in Geriatric

   From my understanding where I work, whoever does the initial assessment- does the best they can do with their knowledge base. Then when the wound care nurse goes to do THEIR assessment, they determine if the initial assessment was on target or if it needs to be re-classified. For example- an I.A. that states a wound is a stage 2; but the WCN declares it a sDTI. Does that help?
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   LTC Nurse to resident ratio

   Adele_Michal7 replied to Emmienme's topic in Geriatric

   It's hard to say. It really depends on the 30 patients, but from what you've described, it sounds like they are med-heavy and involved. I work in a SNF/post acute rehab and depending on census- have 20-25. I can not imagine 30. As it is, I get out anywhere to 30 minutes to 3 hours late depending upon what transpired during my shift (COC, admission, having a fall, etc.) I wonder how people get it all done.
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   Bermuda Triangle of lost supplies?!?

   Adele_Michal7 replied to djh123's topic in Nursing

   Sadly I have resorted to this too. Management gets angry when they find stashes like this. But what can I do?!
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   Do others follow this practice?

   Adele_Michal7 replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in Men

   Wowwww.
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    Nursing T-Shirt/Hoodie

    Adele_Michal7 replied to TiffyGiGi's topic in Uniform/Gear

    Are nurses not allowed to drink? I'm confused. Lol.
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    Stephen King Readers Thread

    Adele_Michal7 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing

    One of my favorite SK short stories ever- "Everything's Eventual."
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    Would You Report Me for This?

    Adele_Michal7 replied to cupquake's topic in Nursing

    Yes, I would have. On my unit, if we have patients who insist on bedside meds being left- we get a doctor's order for it.
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    Stephen King Readers Thread

    Adele_Michal7 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing

    I'm reading Finders Keepers now. I loved Mr. Mercedes. I was hoping for a prequel and more on Brady! What a villain.
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    What should the nurse-patient ratio be in long-term care facilities?

    Adele_Michal7 replied to Jaimie.RN's topic in Geriatric

    47-52 on day shift is insanely unsafe.
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    Wearing skirts as a nurse

    Adele_Michal7 replied to purplescrubs15's topic in Uniform/Gear

    It just boggles my mind.
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    Wearing skirts as a nurse

    Adele_Michal7 replied to purplescrubs15's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I agree, and the people that claim this belief, better adhere to all the other OT tenets, like women can not wear makeup and jewelry, must have long hair, etc...