indynurse '87 replied to MisMatch's topic in General Nursing
I had this very discussion with an MD when he came to make rounds a couple of years ago, his statement to me was that the main active ingredient in the cough syrup worked on the "cough center" in the brain, so therefore worked when given per tube.
indynurse '87 replied to CloudySue's topic in Geriatric
I have had State Surveyor on my med pass with me. I pulled up all of the ordered meds, and explained to the surveyor that this particular resident required meds to be crushed and placed in apple sauce due to the fact that once the tablets were placed...
indynurse '87 replied to CloudySue's topic in Geriatric
After crushing and placing in AS/Pudding or other medium, if you have a resident that will take what I call "birdie bites", taking just a small amount off the end of the spoon and just absolutly will not open their mouth, place a small amount of the ...
indynurse '87 replied to xojulia's topic in Indiana
MedTech has applied for NLN accreditation, but has not received it yet. You may want to wait till they are. Harrison College in Indianapolis has also applied, they had their inspection last October, and should know the results of acception in May. Pe...
indynurse '87 replied to jdawson22's topic in Geriatric
I held that type of position for 5 years and LOVED it!!! You will be responsible scheduling, conducting and tracking all educational and mandatory facility and state required inservices for all staff. Also, you will be resposible for monitoring, admi...
indynurse '87 replied to jmnurse08's topic in Geriatric
Brush up on your assessment skills! The MD's only visit once per month, YOU are the MD's eyes and he/she can only go by what you tell them.The LTC nurse's assessment skills are sometimes his/her best tool to be an advocate for their resident. Don't b...
indynurse '87 replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing
I would make several copies, go out to the facilities, ask to fill out an application and attatch your resume to the app. Ask if the HR or DON is available for interview. The reason of asking for DON or HR is that some of the samller facilities the D...
indynurse '87 replied to NiceShot's topic in Agency
Back in the early 90's I worked agency. I loved it! Some of the hospitals did have orientation, you were required to arrive 2 hours early of your first shift at that facility, and a short orientation was given on the floor you were to work. At LTC fa...
indynurse '87 replied to Scarlette Wings's topic in General Nursing
Ohhhhh my! Do I remember those days .... I too remember M&M (Maalox and Methiolate) for pressure areas along with the heat lamp, packing wounds with betadine ointment mixed with sugar, pelvic, wrist and leg restraints, gerichairs with locking tra...
indynurse '87 replied to powell2010's topic in Geriatric
I have been in your situation before. Keep up with the write ups as needed, be sure to make copies and keep them for yourself, as they sometimes can "somehow get misplaced". Also keep a journal, CYA!, keep following the chain of command to voice your...
indynurse '87 replied to jenicbrun's topic in LPN/LVN
In Indiana, the state does not have a Pt./Nurse ration regulaiton. However each facility has a nursing hour/Pt. ratio that they go by for staffing. As far as the State Regs go, it is based on negative outcome, if your facility can staff a unit of 50 ...
indynurse '87 replied to lasdrs07's topic in Indiana
Now don't laugh... I graduated IVY TECH LPN program in 1987, I am now looking into going back for my ASN. Have been back to IVY TECH's info session. After 20 years as an LPN, I really am not looking forward to class time again . Have looked into Kap...