lovingtheunloved

lovingtheunloved ASN, RN

LTC, home health, critical care, pulmonary nursing

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  1. can CNAs refuse patient care?

    lovingtheunloved replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Man. I work on an Alzheimer's unit, in a facility tailored to "behavioral" problems, and I always thought getting at least a bi-weekly a$$ kicking came with the territory. Besides, it's good for the...

  2. Irritating residents

    lovingtheunloved replied to night owl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A nurse called me at home one evening to tell me that a certain resident had died, so i wouldn't be shocked in the morning. (who is shocked by a death in an Alzheimer's unit?) My only thought was,...

  3. Alzheimer Patient Advice

    lovingtheunloved replied to dmrnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Go with it. Ask them about their families, jobs, hobbies, lives. You'll be amazed at the lives some of these people have lived. And they LOVE and desperately need the attention. If someone loved...

  4. How do I provide the care the residents need in such little time?

    lovingtheunloved replied to December716's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good lord. People are incontinent. They're going to pee. It is very obvious when someone has been neglected and when they're just, well,

  5. How do I provide the care the residents need in such little time?

    lovingtheunloved replied to December716's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just for your consideration. It's wonderful that you want to take the time to talk to your residents and take time with them. But remember that all that time you spend with one resident is taking...

  6. Wearing scrubs in public...

    lovingtheunloved replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I don't even wear my work shoes past my front door. I don't want all those cooties running around my house. And as for people in Wal Mart asking questions, that will never end. I was at Kmart not...

  7. Reward system for hardworking CNA's..need help!

    lovingtheunloved replied to NurseWiggins's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The things that the CNAs have been posting is what my unarticulate self was trying to say. So

  8. Reward system for hardworking CNA's..need help!

    lovingtheunloved replied to NurseWiggins's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    EXACTLY.

  9. What's your grossest, funniest, craziest CNA experience?

    lovingtheunloved replied to Keely-FutureRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One of my most memorable times was when a resident (I work Alzheimer's) had the runs. She opened up a dresser drawer, pooped in it, got it all over the floor and herself, made poo footprints all over...

  10. Depends (diapers) at night?

    lovingtheunloved replied to Town & Country's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Now don't even get me started on the CNA who feels 2 diapers are better than one Are you freaking KIDDING me? Anyway, my facility (supposedly, my hall does) leaves briefs off any time the resident...

  11. Reward system for hardworking CNA's..need help!

    lovingtheunloved replied to NurseWiggins's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think it's great that nurse's appreciate their CNAs.It's not the idea of the OP that I find insulting as much as it is the attitude of my own DON. His idea was little tickets for free soda for the...

  12. Reward system for hardworking CNA's..need help!

    lovingtheunloved replied to NurseWiggins's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Why SHOULD there be a reward system? We are paid to do what we do. Usually an insulting amount, however we are compensated. I find the concept to be a little patronizing. We are adults. I do my...

  13. What is so darned difficult about oral care?

    lovingtheunloved posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A local dentist and some of his staff did an inservice today about oral care. Very informative. It wasn't mandatory, and we didn't get paid. Who showed up? All the CNAs who already DO oral care...

  14. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    lovingtheunloved replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You're aides are lucky then. I think I've taken two fifteen minute breaks in the last two years. The only time I ever ask a nurse for help is if the situation needs attention ASAP and there is not...

  15. What is so darned difficult about oral care?

    lovingtheunloved replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If I walked into work and would be responsible for 18 residents, I would refuse to take report. That is dangerous for the residents, dangerous for the staff, and I happen to value my CNA...

  16. What is so darned difficult about oral care?

    lovingtheunloved replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Amen. I consider it an honor to be able to care for the woman who single-handedly raised 8 kids who all grew up to be doctors, lawyers and teachers, or the World War II veteran who risked his life so...

  17. What is so darned difficult about oral care?

    lovingtheunloved replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm fortunate to work with nurses who trust me enough to let me do my job and not follow me around irritating me. And if oral care is too "gross" to do, don't become a CNA. If a person can't handle...

  18. What is so darned difficult about oral care?

    lovingtheunloved replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I may get flamed for this, but that's a cop out. We're always short lately, but we manage to get it done. It has to be a priority. Bad oral hygeine is linked to cardiovascular problems, lung...

  19. Horrible CNAs! Need to vent

    lovingtheunloved replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Take heart, not all of us are like

  20. has anyone heard of the term", "campus of care"?

    lovingtheunloved replied to nursegoodlove's topic in General Nursing

    The facility I work for is owned by a company that has several facilites from assisted living to locked dementia units. They call it their "Campus of Care." Although I'm fairly certain that since...

  21. Please explain this nonsense to me!

    lovingtheunloved posted a topic in General Nursing

    One of my residents fell out of the hoyer 3+ weeks ago. Didn't hit her head, but smacked her back on the leg of the lift. Nurse calls MD to send her to the ER, because she's SCREAMING in pain. No...

  22. Please explain this nonsense to me!

    lovingtheunloved replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    Okay. Yesterday, I talked to the ADON, to see if there was a way she could override the doctor. SHE DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THE FALL OCCURED. She was furious. And rightly so. The DON knew, but never...

  23. Please explain this nonsense to me!

    lovingtheunloved replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea. He's a nice guy, but he's worthless as an administrator. This is baffling to me. My facility is one of the best in the state, this is SOOO not something that usually happens. The...

  24. Please explain this nonsense to me!

    lovingtheunloved replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    The thing is, her son/POA says he's going by what the doctor says. Can something still be done in spite of him? It breaks my heart to see her in that much pain and there's not a darn thing I can do...

  25. same station burnout?

    lovingtheunloved replied to kaynolees's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All the units where I work are full of dementia pts. Sometimes CNAs have to work another unit. Some of them throw a God awful fit about it though. I find it very ironic that the same aides who flat...