WhiteScrubs

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1. Do you have to count lyrica at your LTC facility?

   WhiteScrubs replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   First step has got to be education of staff. It sounds like your problem is staff are signing off that meds are given without actually giving them (otherwise, you would know who was responsible for...

2. Anybody LIKE working holidays?

   WhiteScrubs replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

   I'm salaried now, so generally don't work holidays. Came in for a few hours on Labor Day, and was wishing for some time and a half... sadly didn't happen. In the past, I've enjoyed working holidays,...

3. pain management/narc abuse in the geriatric population

   WhiteScrubs replied to mmc51264's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Agree that undermedication is by far the greater problem than overmedication. There will always be the resident here or there who will take anything and everything a doc will give them. This usually...

4. Which would be better for me in the long run? To work while in school or not...

   WhiteScrubs replied to sapadgett's topic in General Students

   I worked as a CNA all through nursing school, just part time. Was hired on full time as an RN as soon as I got my authorization to test (before taking NCLEX). Other classmates that didn't work while...

5. New DON

   WhiteScrubs replied to MzKGoRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Congrats! Positive attitude counts for a lot, but it certainly doesn't count for everything. It's great that your staff sees that you're willing to pitch in. Do they also see that you will hold...

6. Assisted Living

   WhiteScrubs replied to adamsmom2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I see this thread is a few weeks old, but I'll reply anyway... I'm the RN in charge of a 100 bed ALF, including 18 bed locked special care unit for residents with dementia. We have med aides passing...

7. RNs who work both hospitals and LTC, is your pay the same?

   WhiteScrubs replied to tokebi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Have you actually been promised a pay raise at your LTC once you go from LPN to RN? Will you be doing the same job or will you take on more responsibility as an RN? Don't know about your specific...

8. 7th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

   WhiteScrubs replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   How much longer do we have on this prednisone taper, doctor? I'm not sure any of us will

9. First evaluation & raise as dialysis RN in Oregon

   WhiteScrubs replied to gardenwalker's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I can't offer any helpful info on salary range for your region or specialty, but just wanted to mention you might want to be cautious in your expectations of a raise at 6 months unless it has been...

10. depressed about new ltc job

    WhiteScrubs replied to MissJessica,RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What state are you in? What about meds that are supposed to be q12hr or q6hr apart? Narcotics? Everything, really? I'm just surprised that this would be within regs according to state survey... how...

11. Overuse of antipsychotics in nursing homes

    WhiteScrubs replied to hotflashion's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is entirely unrealistic to expect antipsychotics to only be prescribed for a diagnosis of psychosis. I see antipsychotics frequently used for patients/residents with dementia with agitation. It is...

12. Just noticing nowdays the nurses in a lot of the homes

    WhiteScrubs replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Only one resident I know of at my facility, and we actually care-planned it. She responded much better when called Grandma. Not a term to be used carelessly with anyone -- can definitely be seen as...

13. Question about drawing blood on an inpatient

    WhiteScrubs replied to PaddyCake's topic in General Nursing

    I always pre-pull my tape, but here's how I was taught to avoid contamination: along with your supplies, bring in a cup holding two sani-wipes (hospital-grade antibacterial wipes). Use one to wipe...

14. Advice please

    WhiteScrubs replied to cuteinpinkNS's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm also a new grad with about the same amount of experience as you... :) One thing that helped me stay on top of tasks was coming up with a checklist of things that I needed to do each day and taping...

15. Bed Alarms

    WhiteScrubs replied to LeloFallz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just curious what this information is being used for... personal information? risk management? selling more bed alarms? I'd be happy to answer, I just like to know who I'm talking to and why you are...