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  1. Phasing out alarms?!?

    al586 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At a recent employee meeting, I learned that my facility is going to start phasing out personal alarms for residents. (chair & bed alarms, TEDS, etc.) The powers that be want to head off the new...

  2. What is the proper way to address a resident who was a titled health professional?

    al586 replied to michiganstudent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I always go with the resident's formal title until I am told otherwise...Mr., Mrs, Dr, Miss, Colonel...so far, it has produced excellent results. Using their title is an expression of

  3. What I Wish I Could Say to My Residents and Their Families

    al586 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "12. (To my administrator) You walked right past that call light to tell me to answer it? Oh, I see. When you said anybody can answer a call light, you meant anyone but you." I LOVE

  4. What is the...

    al586 replied to jadelpn's topic in Nursing Humor

    " I picked a he** of a day to quit drinking." " I think I'll try a new approach during this surgery today." "Is this the bilateral AKA or the

  5. I feel like such an idiot

    al586 replied to NurseEricaB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've had a few experiences like this myself! There are nurses like this at every facility. I don't know why they attack other nurses...maybe it makes them feel better about themselves, or somehow...

  6. Lying to new clients!?

    al586 replied to TmC1999's topic in Home Health

    I

  7. I don't want a male nurse! - Caption Contest Winner

    al586 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    The best nurse I ever had was male. I no longer care about the sex of a nurse, only their

  8. Revenge Can Sometimes Lead to a Sticky Situation

    al586 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing Humor

  9. What is your favorite nursing scrub design? Do you have one?

    al586 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    That is a great cartoon! I often wonder what scrub designers are thinking these days. So many of the print scrubs have the pattern of a tacky shower

  10. Do doctors have any idea what we nurses do? lol

    al586 replied to missladyrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    They have no idea. Until I see a doc wiping a patient's behind, I will not believe they have the slightest idea of all we

  11. Workplace kudos mean so much

    al586 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wish someone in administration at my facility would read this

  12. Its really NOT a fate worse then death

    al586 replied to KRSLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for this post. As a LTC nurse,I really needed to hear this

  13. Omnicare (new thread)

    al586 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am ambivalent about Omnicare. I hate that I can't get the meds I need from them, but in my area, they seem as frustrated as I am. Usually, the delay in receiving medications is due to reimbursement...

  14. Does your LTC get mad when you send patients do the ER?

    al586 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have experienced this unfortunate situation all too often in my short time as a nurse in LTC. Docs appear to believe that LTC facilities have the same resources as a hospital...on-site labs and...

  15. Seriously?!?!

    al586 replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    God forgive me, but it's a shame you can't Gibb's slap a person for a complaint like

  16. What to do when a nurse is LAZY?

    al586 replied to SwissMiss28's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I run into this situation often at work...I have no problem helping someone out when they've been slammed with work, but I won't let people take advantage of that fact. He doesn't fax reports or...

  17. What song describes your workplace environment?

    al586 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hmmm...this is a tough one. I'd have to say "Flirtin' with Disaster" by Molly Hatchet or "We Care A Lot" by Faith No

  18. New grad, needing encouragement!

    al586 replied to hettink's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree that it is perfectly normal to feel the way you do right now. I would be worried if you didn't have concerns! I still do! If you don't know something, ASK. Don't worry that you should should...

  19. Best shoe to wear in nursing school for clinical and after?

    al586 replied to soulshine101's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I swear by Sanita clogs...they work the best for me. However, you need to find the best fit for you. To achieve the best fit, might I suggest having your feet sized by a professional? I made the...

  20. Nurses with Tattoos and Piercings

    al586 replied to CMALynzer's topic in General Nursing

    I cover up my tattoos & piercings at work. This is quite a project, as I was a tattoo artist prior to being a nurse. I do it because there are many cases where my tattoos and piercings might make...

  21. What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    al586 replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing...zip...nada.

  22. IV therapy

    al586 replied to ArieElizabeth's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in PA, & I do start and administer IVs often. There are certain restrictions ( administration of blood, titrated drips,IV pushes etc.), but IVs are a part of my daily

  23. How do you keep your faith in LTC?

    al586 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work full time in a LTC, and feel as if my faith in God has been crushed out of me. After a long day of resident's finger painting, repetative screaming, coma patients and the depressed look on many...

  24. LTC LPN's...how many patients do you have??

    al586 replied to knottygirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have 30 residents on my 3-11 shift...2 wound vacs, 2 g tubes & one with a g tube & trach. Thankfully, I only have 6 diabetics & 4 habitual jumpers. The wing across from mine is much...

  25. Can a nurse report a doctor for negligence?

    al586 replied to Spring_Peeper's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wish!!! I'm dealing with this now with a hospice patient. I only hope that one day, those rotten doctors are placed in the same situation..desperately needing an order from their MD, and the doc...