artsmom

artsmom BSN, LPN

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  1. Out of Scope of Practice?

    artsmom replied to ladytopaz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We require an order for the initial

  2. Out of Scope of Practice?

    artsmom replied to ladytopaz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes,

  3. Out of Scope of Practice?

    artsmom replied to ladytopaz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes it needs to be an order, but a T.O. is

  4. Out of Scope of Practice?

    artsmom replied to ladytopaz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Same here. The doctor is usually last to know the patient requires

  5. Out of Scope of Practice?

    artsmom replied to ladytopaz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Completely

  6. Out of Scope of Practice?

    artsmom replied to ladytopaz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't think I fully understand the problem. The day nurse told the family hospice was needed because their family member's organs were shutting down, right? While possible phrased inappropriately,...

  7. Want to work in a hospital but no one will give me a chance!

    artsmom replied to Heycaryann42's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What about long term acute care? That is where I got hired after 6 years of LTC, they were the only ones to call me back! I learned a ton

  8. Getting a job - from the employers perspective

    artsmom replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You made many good points. As someone else mentioned, however, I wouldn't immediately discount people that live far away. When I was looking for jobs, I would apply for jobs that were up to an hour...

  9. LTC med nurses-Are you obeying all of the rules?

    artsmom replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Let them look at you then. If the pt can't tell me who they are and I don't know them, I always ask. Telling you not to check the cards against the MAR is terrible. I always check them. This weekend...

  10. Moments that make you giggle....

    artsmom replied to Pat2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One of my pt's is a former DON, and a very high fall risk. Last night her and another resident, also a high fall risk, were sitting at the desk. The DON thinks she runs the joint, and thought her...

  11. LTC med nurses-Are you obeying all of the rules?

    artsmom replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my job, the night nurses are responsible for checking for expired meds on the carts once a week. Most do it, some definitely don't. Pay more attention to the stock meds- vitamins/liquid APAP/etc.,...

  12. How do you keep your faith in LTC?

    artsmom replied to al586's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Maybe you need out of LTC? My mom felt like you and had to get out- it was far too depressing for her. Personally, I love LTC. The repetitive screaming certainly hurts my head, and the sad faces are...

  13. Im a new Grad on orientation, please help me

    artsmom replied to Anne36's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You should have asked her to help you when the time was getting late and you still had a ways to go. Seems to me she was taking advantage of someone to do her meds and giving her a break. Why are they...

  14. Possible TIA or effects of medications?

    artsmom replied to Isitpossible's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We wouldn't send out for this either. A lab w/u and urine. Maybe his meds caught up to him? I had a lol go out cold during activities yesterday. The poor activities director thought she was dead!...

  15. 6 years Nursing-no acute experience

    artsmom replied to Flikafly's topic in Nurses Recovery

    maybe you could try going through a nurse you are friends with? someone who could vouch for you as a person. I got into acute care after 5.5 years of nursing home

  16. LTC has changed-How do you give out 5pm meds now?

    artsmom replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Every time they refuse is a bit much. Our policy is if they refuse a med more than 3x we call and let the doctor know. Like we don't have enough to do, now call the doctor when Betty Boop refuses her...

  17. Where does the job end?

    artsmom replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

    One of my reasons for leaving my last job was because I could never leave my problems at work. Totally different setting than hh but same issue. Not worth it to

  18. Perspective and sympathy

    artsmom replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    Are we married to the same man??? Anyways, I think nurses have to be cautious with how much sympathy we dole out. There are sick people with hard lives, and we need to care for them the best we can,...

  19. Change of Shift Report in LTC

    artsmom replied to gmweatherill's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We are a mixed LTC/STR- so on the rehab's we give admit dx, general info (diet/code/mental status) and any current issues. For the long term patients we only report that 1. they are stable, no issues...

  20. Patient requests

    artsmom replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Let me guess- cardiac patient??

  21. Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    artsmom replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think the nursing home terminated you so fast because they are scared and hoping swift action will keep a lawsuit at

  22. Patient requests

    artsmom replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The charger request wouldn't bug me. At my LTC my patients can't call long distance. I often give them my phone, never mind the charger. It is the requests that are out of sheer laziness that make me...

  23. Clinical Failure

    artsmom replied to student1919's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    "I would suggest being honest and letting them know you are ready to make a change and be responsible for the rest of the program." I think this would be your best approach. Leave way too early for...

  24. Patient requests

    artsmom replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For me to straighten her leg that she was perfectly able to do

  25. Dear God, Help me

    artsmom replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    True. I don't have any regulars for the guys actually. I have used "the babies are sleeping" but some don't care