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  1. Long story...need to vent ...

    blessedmomma247 replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The administrator called me and wants me to write a statement as to why I feel I was let go. Apparently after I left...things were said about the nurse manager and the DON and how they set nurses up...

  2. Long story...need to vent ...

    blessedmomma247 replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It wasn't the surveyor that recommended me to be fired...the DON said it was her nurse

  3. Narcs sent home with wrong resident

    blessedmomma247 replied to laderalis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes...we would do the same...anything opened would go with the resident and all blister packs (except Narcs). UNLESS they were medicare residents...then only opened meds would go home with them. The...

  4. Long story...need to vent ...

    blessedmomma247 replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Honestly...yes...or for speaking with the state surveyor. Trust me, I am still scratching my head on the whole thing. I think it was an issue bc I gave the resident the inhaler instead of holding the...

  5. Narcs sent home with wrong resident

    blessedmomma247 replied to laderalis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would check with your policy just to be sure. I know in most LTCs, all meds go home with a resident, EXCEPT the narcs. The MD must give a script for

  6. Lost my job after 7 shifts...do not feel it was my fault

    blessedmomma247 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Last month, I took a Per Diem job at an LTC facility. I really wasnt impressed with my 3 day orientation and how other nurses do their med pass. I will admit, it is a very demanding sub/acute unit...

  7. Has anyone heard of getting fired in LTC because of overtime?

    blessedmomma247 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would notify your supervisor why you are working late. I would never ever clock out and work for free. If nurses are clocking out and still working, then management will assume you have time...

  8. Keeping organized

    blessedmomma247 replied to AlleeBooRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have a cheat sheet with spaces for report, notes, to do list, vitals, bloodsugars ect... After report, I try to get all the vitals and tx's done and then start my med pass. I make any notes for...

  9. What Routine?

    blessedmomma247 replied to dass4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My only advice is to keep your head up and keep doing the best you can. I have never ever clocked out and stayed to finish my work. If my work is not completed, I either stay and finish it or if...

  10. My new job and so far I am not happy....

    blessedmomma247 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been in LTC for a long time...10yrs as an aide and 3 1/2yrs as an LPN. I know a few things and I know I have a lot to learn. I love my job as a nurse, I love taking care of the residents. I...

  11. Will it always be the crazy?

    blessedmomma247 replied to crazyts's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Take deep breath and try not to beat yourself up too much. Sounds like you are new to the LTC and it will take time to get a good routine down. What works for me is a good report/cheat sheet. I use...

  12. Florida Career College LPN to RN vs Excelsior

    blessedmomma247 replied to lissette624's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am also going thru Excelsior College for my RN. I am single mom and work full time. The idea of going back to school full time and trying to raise my family while working full time seemed...

  13. is it HIPAA violation

    blessedmomma247 replied to redroses143's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I dont think it sounds like HIPAA violation; but you can always check with your

  14. "Peenie-wraps"?

    blessedmomma247 replied to BrandonLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been in LTC for a long time and this is a first for me. To me, this would be both a diginity and health concern. I would also think this is cause of your increase UTI's because the residents...

  15. Suggestion to prevent damage to lips when vomiting?

    blessedmomma247 replied to Jackoswald's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would assume you are working on the cause of the N/V and treating for it...another poster mentioned IV fluids. I would also ask the doc for magic mouthwash...its a rinse and spit that treats the...

  16. Is this legal??

    blessedmomma247 replied to nurseruby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was talking about both ways of documenting. The last LTC place I worked at did in fact have a computerized charting system. However, I believe the OP was refering to the old school paper charting...

  17. Is this legal??

    blessedmomma247 replied to nurseruby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was always taught that if it is not documented, then it did not occur. At patient is c/o pain and you check to see when he/she can have a PRN or scheduled pain med. You notice that the previous...

  18. Prioritizing in LTC, what is normal?

    blessedmomma247 replied to brendacg's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would ask your DON about the sharps container. You want to get organized and get a routine down as soon as possible. It will be so much easier and once you get a good routine going, you wont be...

  19. Does HIPAA apply to famous people?

    blessedmomma247 posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Just was curious if HIPAA applied to famous people. I was just watching a morning news show and there was yet another update on the congresswoman that was shot in the head. Now, please, don't get me...

  20. CPR online?

    blessedmomma247 replied to epijunky's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to add this. Personally, I believe that hands-on, in-person training is better. However, in my personal situation, I had no other options. My employer offered to reimburse me for my CPR...

  21. CPR online?

    blessedmomma247 replied to epijunky's topic in General Nursing

    I used this website: cprtoday.com It was simple, convienent, and quick. Not only did my DON accept it, but they also paid for it. I completed the course and printed out my certification with a card...

  22. Restraint-free facility = FALLS GALORE

    blessedmomma247 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Side rails are very tricky. There have been documented deaths because of them and its debated whether are not one side rail, a 1/2 side rail or even a 1/4 side rail is a restraint. In all honesty, I...

  23. New Grad w/ 1st LTC job

    blessedmomma247 replied to JubilleeStar17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As the other posters have said, ask questions, learn the paperwork. Try not to feel overwhelmed, you will find your own system and it will take time. Always trust your gut instinct. Here are some...

  24. Skin Prep- waste of time?

    blessedmomma247 replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    I love this stuff too..so much, I have brought in at my facility. They never used it before and when I mentioned it to a unit manager, she did some research and started using it as a pro active...

  25. Sorry...I lied....

    blessedmomma247 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A few months ago, I had posted that I love my LPN job and would be 100% happy and content working as an LPN, pushing my huge med cart and passing meds to my 27 pts and that I was not going for my RN....