lumbarpain ADN, RN

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  1. lumbarpain

    Documenting on patient falls or what looks like one in LTC

    lumbarpain replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you Barbyann, i know lawyers look for details and specifics like you mention. When I walk by any rooms I usually glance in if I am going to another room for a specific reason and this was just...
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    Found on the wall

    lumbarpain replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, Excellent. We always must put ourselves in their shoes. and sadly enough we all get
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    Documenting on patient falls or what looks like one in LTC

    lumbarpain replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I thought of this nurses note just for fun.. ...This nurse wearing a white uniform with her hair tied straight back with a pair of new white and blue Sketcher sneakers on and a brand new shocking...
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    Documenting on patient falls or what looks like one in LTC

    lumbarpain replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    sorry for that big wind up there I wrote....but I just get peed off at the system.....I completely followed through with all documentation, incident report, calling the md, family, taking vitals,...
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    Documenting on patient falls or what looks like one in LTC

    lumbarpain replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks everyone for your responses.....however I did proceed to follow through on what I did FIND out or OBSERVE from this patients incident. He was awake and able to answer questions in regard to the...
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    Documenting on patient falls or what looks like one in LTC

    lumbarpain replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, forgot this......they said to use the word OBSERVED Instead of the word
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    Documenting on patient falls or what looks like one in LTC

    lumbarpain replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Patient found sitting on floor near left side of bed when this nurse entered room. I was TOLD DONT EVER EVER write the word FOUND....I was written up for that......out of all the facilities I have...
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    suspended :(

    lumbarpain replied to stethoscope21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We all make mistakes. Some more than others, some say they dont, some dont want to admit it, some just keep making mistakes over and over again and make no amends to find out why they are doing it....
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    Should a gay male LPN reveal his sexual orientation...

    lumbarpain replied to LPNTO's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A 10 year old can be redirected to another topic pretty easily. Distract them or make it look like you have to see someone or run to the bathroom to wash your hands,(BECAUSE ITS VERY IMPORTANT TO DO)...
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    Should a gay male LPN reveal his sexual orientation...

    lumbarpain replied to LPNTO's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Once I start feeling comfortable with my staff and coworkers I tend TO BLAB about my life.....which I have been told time and time again NOT TO.. Sometimes it just feels good to open up to certain...
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    Nurse to Patient Ratio

    lumbarpain replied to flg2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Considering most Moms that have children have a tough time organizing/keeping house, working a job and just keeping sane with a family to care for...NURSES have an extended family so to speak on their...
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    What specific duties does a Licensed nurses Aide do?

    lumbarpain posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was just interviewed for a RN position at a local Residential Home. Not a Nursing home or Assistive living type home.....the Director there called it a Level 3 Care home....I have never heard of a...
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    Nursing home nurses, time saving tips?

    lumbarpain replied to treeye's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Lots 2 care 4. I can tell you really have that extra uumpf in you for LTC. It is a challenging position and you have to be REALLY Interested and have your total heart into helping the elderly...
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    New-ish RN, 30 residents please help!

    lumbarpain replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So True, I charted heavy. Very narrative and in dept. Being precise, to the point and quick is essential in charting. I always felt I would miss something if I wasnt writing a FULL LETTER . My...
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    Mixed feelings about interview

    lumbarpain replied to November09RN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I hope I wasnt the only one answering your post after so many years......Its sad that you have decided this, but I feel most nurses who change their minds didnt have their minds changed from their own...
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    Failing a student in clinical

    lumbarpain replied to Berkshire1995's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Sounds like he needs an attitude adjustment. I think you did the right thing in failing him, when he said " it seemed like a BIT much" was a red flag that he wasnt going to ask about if the dose...
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    Finished my first week as a hospice nurse

    lumbarpain replied to MomRN0913's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Bless you for your dedication and great work/interest in helping these poor souls in their last days. I couldnt do it. I tried but I found that I am a healing Nurse and always was striving to get my...
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    Nursing home nurses, time saving tips?

    lumbarpain replied to treeye's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have just recently orientated to a nursing home and found that the nurse wasnt even checking the MAR and just punching out meds and said "she knew what they got" I find this irritating. In...
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    Meds at camp

    lumbarpain replied to JaClasse's topic in Camp

    I worked one summer at a YMCA day camp... I guess my experience doesnt really count but even though their were 30 somewhat kids I had very little meds to give......guess I was lucky that year. I had...
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    RN- How do I get the most from CNA/s while not causing major conflict on the unit

    lumbarpain replied to kyrn1999's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Working 17 years in LTC/Sub acute has given me a BIG Red Bullet light on top of my head. (like the police cars used to have) when it comes to aides, questionable Nursing Homes, and just general staff...
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    Nurse to Patient Ratio

    lumbarpain replied to flg2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was a half and half RN once..... floornurse one day, then the next day supervisor.....in a 100 bed facility. Although I am quite capable of handling 35 patients....I couldnt do this. going back...
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    Staff and artificial nails

    lumbarpain replied to txdon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    They dont belong on a healthcare providers nails. It is an Infection control problem and hands should be well taken care of, not cracked, no open wounds and kept clean and decent. Nail polish/fake...
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    Accused of breaking resident's hearing aid...

    lumbarpain replied to Nurse_Wretched's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a LTC Rn I have went through this many a time with hearing aides.....lost ones, broken ones, ones that needed repair. Most times the aides would collect them and give them to the nurse to lock up...
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    What else do you do at camp besides be a nurse?

    lumbarpain replied to CloudySue's topic in Camp

    I worked for the YMCA one summer at a day camp but then the older kids did sleep over one night a week. It was boring most times. I spent most of my time in the office which can drive you nuts. I...
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    New-ish RN, 30 residents please help!

    lumbarpain replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Newrnitc.....I am so so sorry for not responding to you much sooner, I go on All Nurses.com once in a while......I apologize for the long response. I moved out of my homestate in late 2010. My last...