Destinystar

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  1. IN CA it is out of scope for an LVN to supervise RN's

    Destinystar posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    please go to the california nurses association web site to get accurate information about the lvn & rn nursing practice act. section 70217 nursing service staff (h) (3) of the california code of...

  2. What can we do to improve working conditions in Nursing homes?

    Destinystar posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    NOTHIING......until the exact ratio of CNA's and licensed nurses to residents are mandated in the State and Federal

  3. Antisocial personalities The FACTS

    Destinystar posted a topic in Correctional

    antisocial personalities characteristically act out their conflicts & flout normal rules of social order. these persons are impulsive, irresponsible, amoral, & unable to forego immediate...

  4. What can we do to improve working conditions in Nursing homes?

    Destinystar replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    the staffing pattern you described makes no sense to me. i think they should shift the load so that everyone has the same amount of work to

  5. Teachers' Group Votes Against Helping Children w/Diabetes

    Destinystar replied to ham22's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    sounds like a good reason why schools should have a school nurse employed at each and every one of them. my son is having problems with seizures, etc. i do not have any confidence in the school. so i...

  6. Long term care nursing

    Destinystar replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i live in southern california. nursing homes pay well for certain positions like don, mds coordinator or staff developer and for some rn positions. sometimes better than a hospital. hospitals here pay...

  7. Leaving the Law

    Destinystar replied to November's topic in General Nursing

    i have been in nursing ever since i was 16. i have no regrets. however i am fascinated by law. you sound like a very ambitiouse person. i am in favor of you doing whatever your little heart

  8. CNA's passing meds in ALF. What's your opinion?

    Destinystar replied to Marti Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    the problem is with the state regulations that allow unlicensed people to adminster meds in assisted living facilities. until the state regulations require that only an lvn or rn can pass medications...

  9. Twist on Bailing out of LTC...advice please

    Destinystar replied to RN4ustat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    if you are done with your don position it might be better if you moved forward and did not look back. it might be difficult for you to step down as a don and find yourself in a position at the same...

  10. Taking Kids to the Job is it OK?

    Destinystar posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i was wondering what people thought of staff who bring their kids to work with them. do you think this is ok? i have worked at quite a few places where workers have brought young kids to work. i kind...

  11. Do more forms = better pt. care

    Destinystar posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Does anyone think that the more forms we fill out and the more documentation that we do actually improves pt. care? If so how? In my opinion, decreasing the pt. to nurse ratio, and providing good...

  12. Taking Kids to the Job is it OK?

    Destinystar replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    if you offer child care they will come.

  13. This article disturbs me

    Destinystar replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    :) sure employers are going to advertise for what they hope and wish for but getting it is another thing. the hospitals in the area where i live are not in any position to be picking, choosing and...

  14. If you could get your Master's Degree...What would you get it in?

    Destinystar replied to LPNtoBSNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse

  15. Retirement with a Grin

    Destinystar posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    recently i was checking my 401k account & thinking about retirement, as everyone does when they hit 45. i saw an article about nursing homes & the expenses. then it ht me. not nursing home for...

  16. what is it like to work in LTC's

    Destinystar replied to jjjsps's topic in Florida Nursing

    after living and working in california for most of my career i obtained a fl nursing license and went out there about 2 years ago (to sell off my home there after the renter passed away) and practiced...

  17. The Very best beach in Florida is: (Just completed 3 weeks driving and exploring FL

    Destinystar replied to passing thru's topic in Florida Nursing

    i enjoyed reading your post. i lived and worked in the palm beach area of fl for 6 mos. about 2 years ago. i really enjoyed all of the green trees, the rain, the tropical climate. but the one thing...

  18. Coworker was fired yesterday.

    Destinystar replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    tell her you'd love to help her out. help her out of nursing. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: there is no excuse for elder

  19. Taking Kids to the Job is it OK?

    Destinystar replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    a few of the places i worked at employees were allowed to bring their kids or just showed up with them. i cant believe that some places dont have policies about this sort of thing. only in...

  20. Obesity in the hospital

    Destinystar replied to dietersmanifesto's topic in General Nursing

    it's part of our job. we are obligated to promote comfort and safety and equipment that will acommodate people based on their individual differences. we have special lifts to assist patients with...

  21. Weird question about taking my pulse in the middle of conversations

    Destinystar replied to susanna's topic in General Nursing

    meds are aimed at treating the symptoms therapy the cause.sounds like you have seen professionals about your problems. i have seen people with all kinds of problems overcome them through professional...

  22. Getting Fired ?

    Destinystar replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    the best part about being a nurse is if you do get fired before the ink gets dry on your termination papers you will have another job lined

  23. mds mountain of work with no help

    Destinystar replied to yasmina's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    your lucky to have an assistant when i did mds i had no assistant. i had to work overtime, on days off and take work home. the biggest advantage i had is that i could type at lightning speed and we...

  24. Staff RNs in LTC

    Destinystar replied to surfnbeagle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The scary part when you are the only licensed nurse in a facility is when you have emergencies like when someone codes, has to go to the hospital, etc. Then you have to stop what you are doing and...

  25. Disgusting! Stealing from a nursing home resident...

    Destinystar replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    unfortunatly some patients in nursing homes have dementia, alzheimers, and mental illnesses. these disorders can cause the patients to wander into other residents rooms and steal things its called...