Pat2012

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  1. My hall is eating me alive...

    Pat2012 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked now at my facility for almost a year. In general, I enjoy where I work and I love my residents. However, in the past 3-4 weeks, it has been absolute Hell, because many of my patients...

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

    Pat2012 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would just like to add one to the list: "No.... the comfort cart, is not for YOU to snack on, it's for the family of the DYING

  3. Rehab needs to get a clue

    Pat2012 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i have been very annoyed with interruptions during med pass, and I've started a paper sheet communication, for people to WRITE IT DOWN, because I'm sick and tired of "so-and-so needs butt

  4. Time management and delegation

    Pat2012 replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with bluegeegoo. You need to set boundaries, or you will be doing a lot of extra work that your CNAs should and can do. If it's not something that will take less than a minute or so to do,...

  5. Moments that make you giggle....

    Pat2012 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yesterday, a resident told me "this cold water is really good." I gave her a smug look and said "I made it myself." Both of us: "bahahaha!" What moment have you had recently that gave you a good...

  6. I don't know what to do...

    Pat2012 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On a daily basis myself and my CNAS deal with an ALZ pt who is verbally and physically abusive. She will not let my CNAs near her to change her brief or do HS care, she has slapped people, spit in...

  7. Describe a shift in LTC? Please??

    Pat2012 replied to Phoenix4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First of all, I'd ask for more than 2hrs of orientation.... I mean, if they did that at the place I work at, I'd be headed straight out the door...... My typical day: I have 25 realitively...

  8. does anyone regret this career?

    Pat2012 replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

    No. But I was careful before I even went to nursing school. I did a lot of volunteer work in the health field and I did work as a home care aide and took a cna course, because I wanted to make sure....

  9. Really in need of some time management help. :(

    Pat2012 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a brand new RN, this is my first really nursing job, and my first ever full time job. I have got the dinner med pass down pretty good. Assuming there aren't any major crisis, I can get it done...

  10. Wrist pain via repetitive motions?

    Pat2012 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am wondering if any of you get wrist pain from the repetitive movements that you do, when working with the med cart? Such as opening the OTC bottles, wripping the pill packages, pouring? I have...

  11. LPN New to LTC

    Pat2012 replied to Nurse1044's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Be prepared to understand that there is text book nursing, and real life nursing. Understand that you will never make everyone happy or be able to be on everyones own little schedule. Expect to be...

  12. How many days of orientation?

    Pat2012 replied to NewLPN11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think I was given 13, but I am asking for more, because I feel uncomfortable taking the floor by

  13. The Stress of LTC

    Pat2012 replied to qestout's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I tend to vent alot. I also try to remind myself it's just a med pass, and the world will not end if I don't get the night time med pass done exactly on time..... sometimes I have to take deep...

  14. Suggestions for dealing with pt's with disruptive behavioral problems

    Pat2012 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work afternoons on a longterm care unit. One of the residents has absolutely no impulse control what-so-ever, and purposely will interupt you when she knows you are the most busy. What she does is...

  15. What will my responsibilities Be

    Pat2012 replied to CJ2blpn2017's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work afternoon shift. I get 25 patients to pass meds on, do breathing treatments, and wound/skin treatments. I also have people who need to be monitored because they're on a monitoring list for...

  16. Motivating the Nurse in All of Us

    Pat2012 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    The Man in the Glass When you get what you want in your struggle for self, And the world makes you king for a day, Just go to a mirror and look at yourself, And see what that man has to say. For it...

  17. Help! Took a baby break and I've forgotten everything...

    Pat2012 replied to science in flowers's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'd also like to recommend Jamie Davis's podcasts for nurses, because after he talks briefly about the news in nursing, he always reviews a topic: nursing show tv | Nursing Show Online Radio |...

  18. Help! Took a baby break and I've forgotten everything...

    Pat2012 replied to science in flowers's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sure: American Diabetes Association, American Society of Hematology, about.com, AnswersTV, Brightstorm, CDC streaming health, childrensLA, Cleveland Clinic, DoctorNaJeeb, DoctorofMindMD, DrGlassDPM,...

  19. I need help with Fundamentals of Nursing

    Pat2012 replied to missk88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My advice would be to do NCLEX style practice questions on whatever you are being tested on, and make sure they have a rationale so that you can understand why the answer is right or wrong. Reading,...

  20. Help! Took a baby break and I've forgotten everything...

    Pat2012 replied to science in flowers's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If it were me I'd probably focus on patho because it's applied to so many different areas (care maps, NCLEX questions, clinical paperwork). Youtube (a source I used extensively in nursing school),...

  21. Pro cal nursing help

    Pat2012 replied to lorena19's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I ask three questions with this type of math. 1) What is the order? 2) What do we have (or are given)? 3) What do we need the drug to be in (ml, mg, etc). Then, I always do dimensional analysis so...

  22. Need help with the insulin to carb ration for type 1 diabetic

    Pat2012 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am a type 1 so I will mention a few things. Type 1's who are on an insulin pump can set their carb ratio to whatever their doctor thinks is best. It can be 1:15, but many times it can change...

  23. How to deal with physicians effectively

    Pat2012 replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do you use the SBAR method when you're calling these Dr? I find that it helps me organize my facts so I'm not forgetting something important. It is also concise and to the

  24. ASN new grad in nursing homes/long term care

    Pat2012 replied to Jmd1128's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new grad with an ADN and I recently got hired at a long term facility. The pay and benefits are good. Many of the nursing homes I applied for seem to be more open to new grads, than the local...

  25. How do you get a very combative patient to take a shower

    Pat2012 replied to esunada's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would try to do a bed bath and foster as much independence as possible to preserve autonomy. You may also want to research the AJN website or a library that has it, because they always have great...