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  1. I made a med error

    southern_rn_brat replied to southern_rn_brat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi guys! I have been gone for 10 days ON MY HONEYMOON!!!!!!! I married the man of my dreams:) I read all the responses since I have been gone. I haven't heard anything since I left for my...

  2. I made a med error

    southern_rn_brat replied to southern_rn_brat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I havent heard anything yet. They keep telling me not to worry.

  3. I made a med error

    southern_rn_brat replied to southern_rn_brat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We do the double check on admissions too but not the discharges....until today. We average about 10 admits/discharges a week. I can't say I am not worried because I would by lying to yall and to...

  4. I made a med error

    southern_rn_brat replied to southern_rn_brat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    He was supposed to be on toprol (which was on the medication list) but I transcribed an order for toprol as tegretol. Somehow I put the toprol on the list too. So he got the right meds except for...

  5. I made a med error

    southern_rn_brat replied to southern_rn_brat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi guys and thanks! Our dischage procedure was that the doc would see the pt, do her discharge summary, write orders to dc any meds she didnt want them sent home on and then she would sign a discharge...

  6. ANYTHING good about LTC?

    southern_rn_brat replied to germain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my facility we admit at least 10-15 new patients A WEEK! To do that...we discharge just as many! We have a great, great, great therapy staff and their #1 goal is to rehab them and get them back...

  7. In Trouble With The Bon!!! Please Advise Me...

    southern_rn_brat replied to LadyBugLass's topic in General Nursing

    Did you divert

  8. Grandmother w/ alzheimers - Malnourishment question

    southern_rn_brat replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    I make some of my patients "special" milkshakes of ice cream, ensure and ensure pudding. Orange Sherbet and vanilla ensure is a favorite of alot of them. Tastes like a dream sicle. I even make that...

  9. Mountain State Health Alliance and Covenant Health

    southern_rn_brat replied to helpinghands's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Knoxville here! Covenant is a great company. Very good benefits. The ParkWest facility is just finishing up building a whole new hospital! I worked for them and was very impressed. Check out St...

  10. Need Advice on how to re-enter nursing

    southern_rn_brat replied to pickles98's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree. Be open and honest up front at any interview. You will probably have to go to alot of interviews before you find the right job but don't give up! Remember what you have accomplished. You...

  11. Policy for passing fresh water?

    southern_rn_brat replied to mlolsonny's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you expect your cna's to pass water TWICE during their

  12. State inspectors showed up on Sunday!

    southern_rn_brat replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ouch! what a way to start a survey! Good luck this

  13. How does your facility handle swallowers?

    southern_rn_brat replied to medpsychRN's topic in Psychiatric

    :chuckle

  14. How does your facility handle swallowers?

    southern_rn_brat replied to medpsychRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I saw the name of this thread and thought it was about

  15. What kind of patient would you make????!!!

    southern_rn_brat replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    I had a car wreck once. One minute I was driving to work eating an ice cream sandwich, the next thing I know, I am on a stretcher in the middle of the highway with a female paramedic trying to start...

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

    southern_rn_brat replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ohhhhhhhh my gawd! the back stabbing and gossip mill!!! drama drama drama!! (I walk around at work under my breath going MARCIA MARCIA MARCIA! cuz thats what they remind me of:rolleyes: ) I swear...

  17. question about scope of practice and the use of high flow O2

    southern_rn_brat replied to bruinlaura's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Check out the manufacturer's website. The masks do not work with less than 10-12 LPM. These are the most wrongly used type of masks in LTC because nurses haven't been educated about the use of...

  18. I have tinnitus

    southern_rn_brat replied to brigaily2000's topic in General Nursing

    wow! I didn't know there were other people out there like me! I took an overdose of aspirin when I was 13 and my ears have rung since that day. It never stops. Sometimes I dont notice it as much as...

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

    southern_rn_brat replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have noticed that when we have just one more person than usual scheduled that the attitude of the CNAs changes. When they are less stressed they seem to really work together as a team. The...

  20. Question for RN's reagrding CHF in LTC

    southern_rn_brat replied to begalli's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you want, you can also report the facility to the State and they will investigate your grandmother's case and decide if they believe the facility dropped the ball, they will be given deficiencies...

  21. Question for RN's reagrding CHF in LTC

    southern_rn_brat replied to begalli's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wouldn't even bother speaking with that nursing supervisor. Talk directly with the DON. It sounds to me as if that nursing supervisor thinks SHE knows what is best for the patients and doesnt...

  22. Question for RN's reagrding CHF in LTC

    southern_rn_brat replied to begalli's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The more I think about it....if it were my family member, I would just call them and have her sent to the ER for a complete eval. I would find out what really is going on with my mom and I wouldnt...

  23. Question for RN's reagrding CHF in LTC

    southern_rn_brat replied to begalli's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would suggest she have a meeting set up with the care plan team and the doctor to discuss the situation. Then you have the whole team there at once to ask questions and get some answers. Tell her...

  24. question about scope of practice and the use of high flow O2

    southern_rn_brat replied to bruinlaura's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A non rebreather does not work on 5L. It is to deliver high oxygen concentration of at least 80% and must be used with AT LEAST 12

  25. Medical Assistants at Doctors Office

    southern_rn_brat replied to southern_rn_brat's topic in General Nursing

    You go,