scoochy

scoochy

PACU, CARDIAC ICU, TRAUMA, SICU, LTC

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  1. CNA doing Rectal Stimulation for Fecal Evacuation?

    scoochy replied to protrend's topic in General Nursing

    Please re-read the title of OP's post; it does not say "impaction," but rather

  2. Resident Activity Ideas

    scoochy replied to msavlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In the facility where I work, just mention the word "BINGO" and the residents light up like lights on a Christmas tree!! Unfortunately, it is only played 2x/week, as there are not enough recreation...

  3. Dead end job

    scoochy replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is sad that at the age of 28 you feel this way. You stated that you have had your heart set on moving; have you looked at the job market for experienced nurses in different areas of the country?...

  4. Allnurses email notifications

    scoochy replied to April, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I stopped getting email alerts as

  5. what do you think of this pain med schedule?

    scoochy replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Medication regimes such as the one you refer to are common in LTC setting. That being said, however, it is important the MD reviews this regime frequently. Easy to say, but often difficult to get...

  6. Posting advice: "I can't do this, ...I don't understand you"

    scoochy replied to cmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN TO

  7. night shift

    scoochy replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    I worked the night shift in an acute care hosptial right after I graduated from school. For me, it was the best. I gained confidence, developed good organizational skills, and did not have to deal...

  8. Nursing Education, Not Training!!

    scoochy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for thirty-one years. Throughout this time, I have had many people ask me, "Where did you do your nurse's training?" This question pushes my SVR way over the edge. I want to...

  9. Nursing Education, Not Training!!

    scoochy replied to scoochy's topic in General Nursing

    This question is a pet peeve of mine; we all have them, for

  10. Accepting this gift from a patient

    scoochy replied to nursingpower's topic in General Nursing

    The administrator at the facility where I work sent all employees an official notice (with regard to this issue) that was attached to our paychecks. The only gift we can accept is a perishable item,...

  11. Med Errors vs being "slow"?

    scoochy replied to sasha2lady's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It is so unfortunate that your co-workers opted out of a "pow wow" with your DON, as there is strength in numbers. If they do not want to be a part of the solution, then they play a role in the...

  12. Nursing Education, Not Training!!

    scoochy replied to scoochy's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, am a diploma graduate, but I also had to take college courses along with clinicals. The question is just a pet peeve of mine. We all have them.... Thanks for your

  13. Nursing Education, Not Training!!

    scoochy replied to scoochy's topic in General Nursing

    My point,

  14. Quirky Habits?

    scoochy replied to dorisc1981's topic in General Nursing

    1. I cannot sleep without a fan running and a window open, even in the dead of winter..makes it tough, because sometimes I will be visiting someone until the wee hours of the morning, but I will go...

  15. stupid documentation!

    scoochy replied to NC29mom's topic in General Nursing

    In the facility where I am employed, charting is reviewed on a daily basis by the ADON, as the info presented @ morning report is drawn from the previous 24 hours'

  16. What would you do?

    scoochy replied to the_alchemist's topic in General Students

    What was the cause of

  17. Question about DNR patient.

    scoochy replied to ArcadianRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    The facility you work for should take issue with the ER to which this resident was sent. No treatment given to this severely compromised individual??? Disgusting,

  18. Sport Medicine????

    scoochy replied to swayman2202's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps your friend meant Physical Therapy

  19. IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    scoochy replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I would be so thrilled to work alongside Terry Francona, the manager of the Boston Red

  20. IV start in Assisted Living Facility

    scoochy replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In the state where I work, there are a NUMBER of requirements mandated by the state that must be fulfilled before IV therapy can be instituted in a health care facility. Protocols have to be in...

  21. I hate my phone

    scoochy replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    Does your boss change your co-workers' schedules as well? Have you given any thought to calling your state's dept. of labor to discuss this issue? I have done so in the past, and I have been given...

  22. Do nurses get unemployment benefits?

    scoochy replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    I was granted unemployment for 12 weeks. The hospital where I was employed for 22 years would not allow me to return to work part-time after the untimely loss of two immediate family members. I was...

  23. How do you respond to a resident who gets attention by pretending to be in pain?

    scoochy replied to HoneyDinkley's topic in General Nursing

    The CNA is posting this question as a theoretical situation; please re-read her

  24. Posting advice: "I can't do this, ...I don't understand you"

    scoochy replied to cmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    A person after my own heart...I do not text, nor do I accept them, either. Incorrect spelling and poor grammar are my pet peeves. I went to Catholic school for 13 years; need I say

  25. BP Medication

    scoochy replied to butterfly77's topic in General Nursing

    It would behoove your boss to obtain some patient education on HTN from her