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  1. Should medication aides exist?

    mscsrjhm replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Know of a place- census 200- 4 units with 50 residents each- one med aide each unit. Yes, they probably average 10 meds apiece. 500 meds am pass. Plus, med aides have been assigned accuchecks,...

  2. Just one persons opinion

    mscsrjhm replied to dauschundlover's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses do not only eat their young- The nursing field has been munching on this old nurse for a few years. I am hearing the same- 'experience is over-rated'. this is coming from new nurses- not the...

  3. medical mistakes

    mscsrjhm replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    When working hospitals-I can get insulin checked by another nurse. When working LTC-there is usually no other nurse available. I have had to use TB syringes for insulin administration when no insulin...

  4. What is the dumbest most degrading, most unprofessional thing...

    mscsrjhm replied to Chico David's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have seen these scripted sayings posted IN THE STAFF RESTROOM- directly across from the toilet. Talk about a new spin on subliminal

  5. Your boss insists on employees taking flu vaccine

    mscsrjhm replied to seenitallERnurse's topic in General Nursing

    We really have to be careful about big brother. My children are so tired of hearing me preach about our wonderful rights- and the fight to keep them. Agree- I take a flu shot almost every year- and...

  6. Re: Holding a med d/t POA's request

    mscsrjhm replied to beachcomber64's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely hold the medication. A Healthcare POA does hold the legal right to hold any or all medications. Everyone has rights- and in dementia cases- those rights are passed on to the designated...

  7. Pandemic News/Awareness - Thread 3

    mscsrjhm replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    World changing event like pandemic- so many essential persons infected- Medical personnel, law enforcement, even workers in power plants- Nuclear power plants in US have back up generators...and...

  8. Crap, I should've paged the MD.

    mscsrjhm replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing- passing on info. I also don't like post-it notes. hole punch a full sheet- write the note- and place in chart- progress notes or Dr. orders. Many facilities now use handy...

  9. Should medication aides exist?

    mscsrjhm replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You are right- I based my opinion on my own experiences, not only in agency. Having passed medications at LTC, I would never do it full time. Attempting to crunch the numbers, I find myself lacking...

  10. Should medication aides exist?

    mscsrjhm replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    While I admire your passion, it doesn't produce staff. Yes, the long term care, assisted living, group home, independent living industry might just ask for something more than a rebel yell of "use...

  11. is this illegal at work regarding pay

    mscsrjhm replied to babybumblebee's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It is very illegal- and if it has been going on for over a year-- the state will refer you to the

  12. Should medication aides exist?

    mscsrjhm replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree that most people don't get involved in serious issues. Still- if nurses protested, and laws were passed tomorrow- where would all those millions of nurses come from? It would take many years...

  13. Should medication aides exist?

    mscsrjhm replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Lots of passion about stopping the use of CMTs, but does anyone have any suggestions other than "get a nurse"? There are not enough nurses to fill CMT slots in LTC- not to mention the huge number...

  14. Had something interest happen this past weekend

    mscsrjhm replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    Craving ice can be a sign of anemia. Working correctional, it seemed that the nurses were NEVER right, according to security. Either we were too soft, or too hard. Heard officers say "they don't...

  15. Should medication aides exist?

    mscsrjhm replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    True- it is all about greed. But that is what capitalism is all about, isn't it? So, what is the answer? If states outlawed all med techs tomorrow- there would be no medications passed in thousands...

  16. Should medication aides exist?

    mscsrjhm replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ouch. I have to disagree. It isn't conditioning- it is reality. It is so easy to define what should be... and most all of us agree- but... Millions of LTC residents are given medication by med...

  17. Preachy Coworker

    mscsrjhm replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I get that all the time. So glad to have folks available to save my soul in a 5 minute preaching spell. It really is uncomfortable, I don't want to be rude, especially if they seem to be...

  18. Should all states require CEU's for registration renewal?

    mscsrjhm replied to paperdreams's topic in General Nursing

    CEUs are a joke. Not talking about certificates of completion in training courses-talking about mandatory CEUs. I have taken online courses (the cheapest) and gotten 30 CEU hours in 2 days...

  19. Dealing with Difficult

    mscsrjhm replied to slaterd's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just too old and tired. As soon as any conflict starts- I ask the patient if they would like another nurse. Tell them that you know they are sick, and perhaps miscommunication has lead to a bad...

  20. I was slapped by a doctor!

    mscsrjhm replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    I would probably have countered violence with violence. Lots and lots of

  21. Rumor of a six month 200K RN position in Iraq????

    mscsrjhm replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    Sooo.... Did anyone get around to finding the big $$$ job? or are you still talking about the war. SHOW ME THE

  22. How do you get the nursing care done with hourly rounding & computer documentation?

    mscsrjhm replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously, your problem lies between 0030 to 0100. You probably take an occasional selfish bathroom break also. Tsk tsk tsk. I like Meditech, and having all info at my fingertips, but have to agree...

  23. Customer Service and 24 hour visitation

    mscsrjhm replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand all the criticism. 1. Menus and 24 hour room service is used in many facilities. The kitchen staff bring the food. Nurses don't have to do anything. Those that require assist...

  24. Witnessed an RN stealing medication

    mscsrjhm replied to OzBound's topic in General Nursing

    I think I would let this one go- not because you cannot be sure of what was in the envelope- but because of who you would be up against. The contracted medical company for the state DOC in my state...

  25. I was slapped by a doctor!

    mscsrjhm replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand. Is there a degree of slapping that qualifies as an assault? Is it okay to be violent with another person, as long as there is no physical injury? Not sure I trust your...