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  1. 2nd day in nursing home and I want to quit

    nurse_autumn replied to Msviv17RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You could always make yourself a 'cheat sheet' at the start of the shift. Use a list of residents on the hall and make a few quick notes as to who gets meds at midnight, who gets meds at 6am, etc....

  2. 2nd day in nursing home and I want to quit

    nurse_autumn replied to Msviv17RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I started out in a Nursing Home also as my first job after graduating. It was really overwhelming at first, and really frustrating most days. Well over a year later I'm still there and I LOVE it. I...

  3. Is it illegal to initial when.....

    nurse_autumn replied to onthemark's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Every treatment has the potential to be a crucial treatment, IMO, otherwise there would be no reason for it to be done. If you are signing it, you are putting your guarantee that it was done, and...

  4. Is it illegal to initial when.....

    nurse_autumn replied to onthemark's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my facility the CNAs have their own book for the things they do, nurses likewise. I would not initial for anything I personally did not

  5. No code changed to Full code

    nurse_autumn replied to yooperPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is one of the family members POA? I don't understand if they feel that strongly about it why they wouldn't sign new code papers? Personally, I would initiate CPR while another nurse was contacting...

  6. Delegation in an LTC setting

    nurse_autumn replied to WorkinMama's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unfortunately, sometimes you have to write up. If you are new, perhaps they are testing you to see how much they can get away

  7. Please share your story

    nurse_autumn replied to PayitForwardHolistic's topic in General Nursing

    You'll soon learn things you never knew (and stuff you never wanted to know) about your friends' and family members' health as they will call and ask you advice and ask your opinion on...

  8. How to deal with mean old men

    nurse_autumn replied to AMCNurse's topic in General Nursing

    The supervisor does not appreciate

  9. When nursing gets icky but you still love your job...How to deal?

    nurse_autumn replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be so hard on yourself! Everyone has an 'ick' factor. We all get grossed out at times. We wouldn't be human if we didn't. The difference is we have the caring curve

  10. Ok..vent..advise...dunno

    nurse_autumn replied to Sparrowhawk's topic in General Nursing

    That'll surely cure the staffing problem, one more nurse down. Ugh, I'd be downright fed up and hitting the employment section of the paper. Grateful I work in such a great

  11. Need Survival tips for Night Shift!

    nurse_autumn replied to RedDirtNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've been working nights for over a year and I love it! My nights off, I do not alter my sleeping schedule unless i have to (family event, special trip with the kids, etc). I unwind after work for...

  12. New grad and I love my job!

    nurse_autumn replied to 1968cowgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I started nursing school KNOWING I did not want to work in LTC. Well, I graduated one May, put applications in at the one local hospital (yup, I live rural) and at 3 nursing homes just for options....

  13. I would love any advice here!

    nurse_autumn replied to saskrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Absolutely. We all healp each other as well. CNAs help cover each others' halls during breaks. Nurses answer bells as well of course. We all help each

  14. Can this put MY license at risk?

    nurse_autumn replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I would think if it were me and I was told she was my responsibility and I had to watch her more closely, I would want another nurse to be available to hold her hand through her med pass. What a...

  15. EMARS

    nurse_autumn replied to DixieRedHead's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Our facility has announced we will be starting to use emars also though we don't have a date yet. I'm excited about the change but there are plenty of nurses who are nervous about the switch. I'm...

  16. night shift LPN woes

    nurse_autumn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm an RN supervisor on night shift at a LTC facility. Recently, an LPN moved to 11-7 from the 3-11 shift. At my facility, night shift has one nurse and one CNA per hall. So of course, nurses have...

  17. lpn as ADON?

    nurse_autumn replied to nd deb's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I'd love to come work with

  18. New to mgmt, several questions

    nurse_autumn replied to AmyS,RN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    CNAs at my facility orient 3 days on each shift (this way they get one 7-3, one 3-11, one 11-7 on each of the main halls). If at this point they feel they need a little more orientation on the main...

  19. Re-directing tips needed for Alzheimer's/behavior pts

    nurse_autumn replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had a gentleman who was a music teacher - he would get to talking about how he needed to leave and get to this conference or that class. We told him his car was in the shop, and start asking him...

  20. Number of patients you care for?

    nurse_autumn replied to winter_green's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have 24. LTC

  21. Night shift Moms - how do you do it?

    nurse_autumn replied to all4ofus's topic in General Nursing

    I work full time nights and am the momma of 2 school aged kiddos. I come home from work, have a snack and go to bed. My husband gets the kids up and off to school in the morning (if I leave on time...

  22. night shift LPN woes

    nurse_autumn replied to nurse_autumn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Absolutely. Everyone should be answering

  23. I would love any advice here!

    nurse_autumn replied to saskrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My place has one CNA and one nurse per hall at night. There are 4 halls, 22-25 beds on each. It may also be of use if you have the opportunity to talk to RNs and LPNs who work nights there. Not sure...

  24. Opinions on Technology With LTC Residents?

    nurse_autumn replied to SeniorHomer's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm curious if your facility has rules about phone use while working. My facility does not allow phones to be used unless on break and away from the nurse station and patient areas. We are strict...

  25. Scared of the docs!

    nurse_autumn replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think all nurses are afraid of the docs at first. I still am a little bit, and I've been a nurse for just over a year. It does get better as you get more confidence in yourself. My best advice is:...