I work evenings at assisted living.. Im responsible for 40 residents (some with GTube and colostomy) and have 3 CNAs. this is my day in a nutshell. clock in. check where I'm working. count...
ibegyourpardon replied to ricksy's topic in Geriatric, LTC
For what it's worth, I have had a few ladies who would regularly c/o GI upset and would in fact be seen eating chocolates and cookies all day & night... Obv if this is not the case then the MD...
ibegyourpardon replied to BrandonLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
the staff members with that mentality are the ones who have been doing this too long and need at minimum an in-service on how to treat residents. I suppose I'm lucky in the sense that the two...
ibegyourpardon replied to JPN_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
we have a lot of CHF, CRF, DM, A-fib, Dementia, and usually have a few residents with UTI at any given time so know your ABTs. you will learn as you go in
Just started a new job... they keep a 'Narcotic Log' which is counted out each shift but certain drugs are not included and just kept in the med cart along with everything else. Hydrocodone, Xanax,...
SSIA. I was called this morning for a same day interview... but other than "what were your duties at your previous job?", she only told me about the place, read over my application and asked me if I...
ibegyourpardon replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing
I just started working as a nurse a few months ago in LTC 3-11 shift. I've done a few day shifts as well and what the others have said is true. While the evening is 2 big med passes, the breakfast...
I started my first nursing job about 1 month ago. I keep a piece of scrap paper in my pocket. Whenever I come across something I wish I knew more about, I write it down and look it up after I get...