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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...

  16. Started a new job, and wondering if these are signs of bad things to come

    WhiteScrubs replied to 2010NewRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with previous posters, and would add that not all facilities are like this. Certainly, you may run across individual nurses in any facility who don't follow procedures as you learned them in...

  17. 2 Weeks till Nclex-RN. what should i do?

    WhiteScrubs replied to smartypants31us's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't know about taking off the week of the test -- if you need a whole week, take it. At least take off the day before the test. Really try to do things that will relax you and distract yourself....

  18. 2morrow the BIG DAY

    WhiteScrubs replied to Mandy1105's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!

  19. 6th attempt on Nclex ---> PASS!!!!!

    WhiteScrubs replied to jadu1106's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations to you! Hard work and perseverance do pay off, don't they?

  20. Staying organized- report sheet for LTC?

    WhiteScrubs replied to cherubhipster's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    True... what you need on your report sheet will definitely depend on the number and acuity of patients. Always good to ask other nurses in the facility what they use -- they'll have the best...

  21. Not smart enough to be a doctor?

    WhiteScrubs replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I once had an instructor in school, early on (pre-reqs to NS), who adamantly thought I should go to med school instead of NS and for two entire semesters he tried to convince me of it. [He had...

  22. RN CEU requirements in Virginia

    WhiteScrubs posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    I've searched the Virginia Board of Nursing website, and searched this site, and it looks to me like RN's in Virginia do not currently have CEU requirements by the state. Is this correct? I saw some...

  23. RN CEU requirements in Virginia

    WhiteScrubs replied to WhiteScrubs's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thanks! I appreciate the

  24. Shaky hands and IV starts?!

    WhiteScrubs replied to wbrogers's topic in General Nursing

    Ohhh... I once had a clinical instructor call me on having shaky hands during an IV push. She thought I was nervous and belittled me in front of the patient, making the patient totally lose...

  25. I'm sure this has been said.. MA's calling themselves Nurses

    WhiteScrubs replied to AprilN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow... you're right. Was sure that 'nurse' was protected too, and looked up the legislation online for my state, so I could site my source when I disagreed with you... nope, I was wrong. At least in...