Oprn54

Oprn54 has 16 years experience and specializes in Geriatrics.

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1. New Grad and scared might get fired

   Oprn54 replied to NN2BVE's topic in Geriatric

   I agree with Pixie. A lot of balls were dropped that night which I'm sure none were intentional, or done with malice towards the resident. First of all...if you're the only RN on that shift...they are ALL your residents. You are in charge whether yo...

2. Funny things they say....

   Oprn54 replied to joanna73's topic in Geriatric

   One of my residents was flipping through channels on TV. I said Ellens on do you want to watch her? She said..Oh, is that the one they suspect is gay? lol hilarious:lol2:

3. Tracheostomy Suctioning Sterile?

   Oprn54 replied to aimessue's topic in Geriatric

   Typically in the nursing home setting trach care is a clean procedure, not sterile which is also the case with cathing a resident. You maintain as clean work area as possible, follow your standard precautions. Hospitals - sterile, long term care - c...

4. Reprimanded for giving glucagon?!!!

   Oprn54 replied to dblpn's topic in Geriatric

   That is insane! Of course you did the right thing...I seriously want to know the reasoning behind that DON's thinking. She got upset because you gave ordered glucagon for a blood sugar of 23?? If you had waited until that resident was unconscious i...

5. Today someone told me something that changed everything.

   Oprn54 replied to vhern246's topic in General Nursing

   That is an inspirational story :) I do agree with the other posts that she should be cautious about revealing too much about her past. In someones mean, spiteful hands it could harm the very thing shes working so hard for. I wish you both the best...

6. Who is to blame

   Oprn54 replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric

   By the way, I also agree that no one should be fired in this case, but absoulutely use this for some education/refresher teaching on transfers and protocol, and the importance of follow up, follow up, follow up!

7. Who is to blame

   Oprn54 replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric

   Its obvious by your account that the RN basically took charge of the transfer. As the RN, and supervisor she should have made sure the transfer was complete which includes a report called to the ER especially with a possible head trauma. She also sho...