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  1. Why are some aides so disrespectful?

    onthemark replied to onthemark's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nascar, I'm not comfortable with writing her up....yet. I'd like to simply learn how to get along with her, and develop a team

  2. Why are some aides so disrespectful?

    onthemark replied to onthemark's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Meriwhen, I appreciate your comments. I need to remember to be professional in my interactions regardless of how I feel about her. Also, I may follow your advice and bring this up to my manager. I...

  3. Why are some aides so disrespectful?

    onthemark replied to onthemark's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think this is a good point, Brandon, but I'm an LPN and when someone with a higher level of professionalism than me is disrespectful to me, I take it....I wouldn't think of talking back to

  4. Why are some aides so disrespectful?

    onthemark replied to onthemark's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Here's the situation: At 11:20am, the patient asked to go to her worship service which was to start at 11:30 on a different floor, and she needed to be taken in her wheelchair. I wheeled her down...

  5. Blood Pressure -- when to monitor

    onthemark posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work at a nursing home and want to make sure I'm monitoring blood pressure on those needing it. In addition to those on BP meds, who else should be monitored? I'm guessing new admits, but who...

  6. Blood Pressure -- when to monitor

    onthemark replied to onthemark's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you clc/rn/wi. You explanation helps me feel a little more relaxed about

  7. error

    onthemark posted a topic in General Nursing

    mistake,

  8. keys for narcotics

    onthemark posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new LPN at a LTC facility so I'm given the key to the narcotics box while on duty. I know I'm not to give the key to other nurses but what about my supervisor or even the DON? I'd feel...

  9. How important is it to accept extra shift work?

    onthemark posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last month I began work at a nursing home as an LPN. I've been called at home several times already asking if I'd go in and work another shift because they're short-staffed. Each time I have declined...

  10. How important is it to accept extra shift work?

    onthemark replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    interesting, anotherone. I can see how it's important to be seen as a team player but it's unfortunate that favoritism can come into play

  11. Gero Psych

    onthemark replied to Animal3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think vinniesguy is right in that we're not to present something as being food when it really has medicine in it. My facility is like psychnursewannabe's in that we're only able to mix meds into...

  12. How important is it to accept extra shift work?

    onthemark replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Janheatherington! I was thinking of asking those questions, too, but didn't think they'd tell me. I'll give it a try next time though.

  13. Broken mind/ broken Spirit..crying over laundry detergent..where from here?

    onthemark replied to Lucky724's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I just read your post and my heart goes out to you. We all have times of depression, but I feel especially bad for you with all your losses! I'll hold you in my prayers. Meanwhile, though, I ditto...

  14. Gero Psych

    onthemark replied to Animal3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was taught to mix the crushed meds in as little applesauce or ice cream as possible so that they can get it all in 1,2 or 3 bites. I usually only use about 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons. I then offer a...

  15. facility responsibility to the obese

    onthemark posted a topic in General Nursing

    In my LTC facility, there are a few woman (in their 50's and 60's) who weigh over 400 lbs. Despite their morbid obesity, they eat as much as they want including desserts, and also order take-out food!...

  16. facility responsibility to the obese

    onthemark replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    Jolie, I agree with all you're saying here. We're spending a great deal of our time, energy and taxpayer money on these residents and we let them work against us....something's wrong here! I...

  17. facility responsibility to the obese

    onthemark replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all of you who replied. I understand how we cannot enforce a diet plan just as with a diabetic. However, I believe that when any patient is receiving services at taxpayer expense they need...

  18. CPR for the frail and obese

    onthemark posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been reading a thread here about CPR (started by Rags2RichesRN) but I have a slightly different question than hers. My question is that I, too, am a new nurse and although I, too, took the...

  19. I gave two weeks,,,but I dont want to finish

    onthemark replied to KarriRN's topic in General Nursing

    All the best to you, KarriRN! It's so unfortunate that your first job experience was such a poor one, but I'm happy for you that you already have a new job lined up. I think we all know what we...

  20. CPR for the frail and obese

    onthemark replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    Good to know, kkorn! I just googled it. My facility doesn't have one but maybe they will

  21. CPR for the frail and obese

    onthemark replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you ALL so very much! Reading your comments is making me feel much more secure. I just needed your feedback and confirmation, and now I have it. I love this

  22. CPR for the frail and obese

    onthemark replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    bfrei, thank you for bringing up the scenario of a choking victim in a w/c because I've been thinking about this, too. My CPR book shows the nurse kneeling behind the wc with arms around victim and...

  23. CPR for the frail and obese

    onthemark replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    Dear NotFlo, I just saw YOUR comments, too! Thank you so much! I will definitely look into all these things! Very helpful! Wow! I can't get over how supportive you all have

  24. CPR for the frail and obese

    onthemark replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    Dear MustLovePoodles and ColleeRN2B ~ Thank you both SO much for your practical suggestions and walking me through this. I'll ask my supervisor if there's a written protocol. And JessKidding, As you...

  25. CPR for the frail and obese

    onthemark replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    Although I appreciate your reminding me to check their DNR status, that fractures will be probable, and also that it's apt to not work with them but a try is better than nothing, I still don't see how...