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  1. time of death

    arabstarRN replied to annmarierichard's topic in General Nursing

    I know when my father in law passed, he had a pacemaker and although his breathing was Cheyene Stokes for a long time, and then he become agonal and was breathing 2-3 times per minute and then...

  2. Understanding limited DNR

    arabstarRN replied to me2shugar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My father-in-law suffered a massive stroke and ended up going from ICU to a rehab hospital within the hospital, more like a SNF within the hospital. Anyway, While he was in ICU he was a full code -...

  3. Just hired at a Skilled Nursing/LTC Facility

    arabstarRN replied to arabstarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, I just received a call from the first place I interviewed extensively with and they offered me a part time job on days for a $1.50 more than the place I hired in with and am waiting to start...

  4. New RN and starting a family - advice please

    arabstarRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new RN that will be starting my first nursing job middle of June at a SNF/LTC. My husband and I are considering trying to have a baby sometime in the next year to year and a half (I am not sure...

  5. New RN and starting a family - advice please

    arabstarRN replied to arabstarRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! Yes, short/long term disability insurance is a very good idea. Thanks for the well wishes too! I appreciate the

  6. Offensive Nursing Behavior

    arabstarRN replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't have anything to add as I too believe it's elder abuse, but I do have a couple questions. If you documented this in a notebook that you kept in your car about the day's happenings, would this...

  7. Just hired at a Skilled Nursing/LTC Facility

    arabstarRN replied to arabstarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ah, I grew up just north of pontiac in Oxford. Currently living in Lapeer county now and will be working in the Rochester hills area once I start middle of

  8. Peg Feeding Complication

    arabstarRN replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Anytime a patient is laid down past the 30 degree mark the tube feeding should be turned off to prevent reflux and aspiration of the feeding solution. It does sound like your grandmother may benefit...

  9. Confused residents are upsetting to me

    arabstarRN replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    While in my Geri rotation and doing clinicals at the LTC facility, there was a patient who CONSTANTLY yelled "NURSE!", and I am not saying this is the case with all yellers because it obviously isn't,...

  10. Just hired at a Skilled Nursing/LTC Facility

    arabstarRN replied to arabstarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CroppyRN, where in MI are you located? I definitely want to be part of the team and understand that there is the fine line to walk so that the CNA's dont take advantage of me and my helpful attitude....

  11. Just hired at a Skilled Nursing/LTC Facility

    arabstarRN replied to arabstarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the tips everyone! I am not the type to pass along the little things, just because "it isn't my job" and that attitude annoys me lol. I know many seasoned nurses are that way, I have seen...

  12. Tracheostomy Suctioning Sterile?

    arabstarRN replied to aimessue's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When my father in law was in ICU for almost three weeks after a severe stroke, he had a trach and at first, it was done using a sterile kit each time, however, that didnt last long before they hooked...

  13. New to ltc, questions after 1st orientation

    arabstarRN replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new RN and yes, I have very little experience and what I do have is only from my clinicals, but WHY would someone NOT want to wash their hands in between patients, ESPECIALLY after caring for a...

  14. My LTC experience doesnt count :( HELP!!

    arabstarRN replied to rainbowsandsunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new graduate, and newly licensed RN that has a second interview with a LTC/Rehab facility that does Skilled nursing as well. I am concerned that if I am hired through this facility, that I will...

  15. No nursing shortage or nursing jobs

    arabstarRN replied to PinaColada's topic in General Nursing

    In my area, there are a LOT of jobs.... they just want you to have at least a year experience in skilled nursing or hospital experience... So, for new RNs like myself, its becoming harder than heck to...

  16. New RN that has a first job as a HHC

    arabstarRN posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi Everyone! I am new to this forum, new to nursing (as a RN and not a student nurse anymore) and my first nursing job is going to be home health care for a quadriplegic trach patient on a vent at...

  17. New RN that has a first job as a HHC

    arabstarRN replied to arabstarRN's topic in Home Health

    Thank you guys for the replies. I am excited to start this job and I am looking forward to getting my nursing career underway. I originally thought I wanted to be an ER nurse, but that may change...