NurseSuzann

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  1. when the day shift arrives

    NurseSuzann replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in General Nursing

    Day shift is ready to cannabalize everything because management will do the same to the them and it runs down the line. To think they have it easier is rather ignorant, depending on what type of unit....

  2. How many residents is too many for one nurse?

    NurseSuzann replied to arabstarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Spicegrl, 40 can be a lot depending on their acuity and it sounds like you have a lot of diabetics, make lists to organize yourself. I find it is easiest for peace of mind if you check/medicate all...

  3. How many residents is too many for one nurse?

    NurseSuzann replied to arabstarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a young girl, but I was orientated to nights mostly by an "old nurse" in a facility I no longer work in, but the note leaving although it incurs rolling eyes, and people who are usually not paying...

  4. How many residents is too many for one nurse?

    NurseSuzann replied to arabstarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have actually had a crazy number of residents on nights, you dont even want to know but it was more than 55....If you work nights and have a ridiculous number some nights, depending on staffing/if...

  5. Just a rant

    NurseSuzann replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like you are supervisor/charge/head nurse? In our world, sometimes everyone can only see it from their point of view and some are completely unable to see the "big picture". Find out which ones...

  6. How to help my CNAs

    NurseSuzann replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Help your CNAs but I do not mean this to be rude to them, but don't be suprised that once you are consistently helping them all the time and getting a good working rapport that you will be "the one"...

  7. Panicking!

    NurseSuzann replied to Daisy_08's topic in International Nursing

    Honestly, if you did well in school and are not suffering from anxiety issues severe enough that you may need to see a doctor, you should be fine. The PN exam is not hard if you know your stuff and it...

  8. LVN Relocating to Canada from USA

    NurseSuzann replied to FAITHFULRN01's topic in International Nursing

    Is LVN and LPN education equivalent? Its double the time now. I'm not sure, and definitely if you're going to be going to Ontario they may not even consider it because the entry to practice...

  9. Rude Nurses

    NurseSuzann replied to (**!!needaname!!**)'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Honestly, there are some nurses who shouldn't have students. I believe at this point in my career I am one of them. I am fresh out of nursing school, been graduated for nearly a year and I would have...

  10. Do you ever people feel are trying to "pick at" things when you're in a new workplace

    NurseSuzann replied to NurseSuzann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    While I agree, I want people to tell me if I've done something wrong. I have found some more serious mistakes, these things happen but I generally just choose to fix the mistake and move on with my...

  11. Do you ever people feel are trying to "pick at" things when you're in a new workplace

    NurseSuzann posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Does anyone ever feel that people are attempting to pick on you when you are new in a workplace? They are trying to find things you may or may not have done wrong and point every single possible thing...

  12. what do you say when they are right?

    NurseSuzann replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Family members would rather have me blame the CNA, however I am honest with them and that seems to be a bad thing according to some

  13. How do you deal with/ reason with pt with frontal lobe dysfunction?

    NurseSuzann replied to courtney1217's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is very difficult to do. There are some you can be firm with in the moment but reasoning with them so they will not do it again is difficult at best, but don't forget there are ways to get through...

  14. discontinuing pressure alarms

    NurseSuzann replied to sls73's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do not see any advantage in discontinuing a pressure alarm. Please sell this idea to us if you feel your point is valid. However, experience has shown me on more than one occasion that they do work...

  15. Tips for administering Haldol

    NurseSuzann posted a topic in Psychiatric

    What are some techniques you use when going after a pt. with an injection of Haldol while they are running and charging at other staff? I know it depends largely on the situation and how many staff...

  16. Tips for administering Haldol

    NurseSuzann replied to NurseSuzann's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you for your feedback. I've since learned a lot about giving Haldol IM in an aggressive patient and also learned that my staff are great at restraining for this act but that sometimes it is not...

  17. nursing process & LTC...impossible?

    NurseSuzann replied to lesliel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry but unfortunately its all in the routine and you will find you dont have time for niceties and the extra care you

  18. Is The Culture of Nursing Improving?

    NurseSuzann replied to carolc415's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think so, this sounds like my job, you have to have a thick hide. It gets thicker as you go

  19. Nursing insturctor terrifying students

    NurseSuzann replied to dawn30's topic in General Nursing

    I am pretty fresh out of nursing school and unfortunately it seems to be a common failure of nursing schools. They think "old school" that frightening us will toughen us up. Although I do not agree...

  20. New Nurse in LTC

    NurseSuzann replied to RoyalNurse2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think personally you should get some hands on experience first. You will not be well connected with your staff if you go straight to unit manager, as a result it will be very difficult to understand...

  21. New job

    NurseSuzann posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi I just got another job in LTC. I am keeping my old job but I am wondering what my dear posting friends think of my description of the facility. I got a wonderful reception, much better than my...

  22. Nurse helping out Cna at times = they eventually expect the nurse to help them?

    NurseSuzann replied to nd deb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I first started out, I tried to help out all the time. You know what happened? Way behind, no one else can do their job theres only one of me. That doesn't mean of course that I don't help with...

  23. Do you have time to cut diabetic toenails?

    NurseSuzann replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No I don't have time...but I don't have time for what I do as it

  24. I was reported again, this time by the bookeeper......

    NurseSuzann replied to Vonique's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is ridiculous, only another nurse should be supervising/auditing in my opinion, they understand the complexities of running a floor

  25. Work was good today

    NurseSuzann replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thats great :) Wish I heard more of