CaringGerinurse525

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  1. Documenting "Falls"

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to HehLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had a resident that had the same behavior. She would say "now you'll have to give me attention" the. Lower herself to the floor. We were required to write it up as a fall. 😒 We also had a...

  2. Becoming a Legal Nurse Consultant

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to Cassie_raeP's topic in Legal

    I am unsure but found this thread!

  3. Behaviors take away from A&Ox4?

    CaringGerinurse525 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently admitted a resident to the ltc facility where I work. Without too many details, she was admitted for IV antibiotics for an acute infection. The resident was able to tell me name, date,...

  4. Behaviors take away from A&Ox4?

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to CaringGerinurse525's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I am glad to hear that I am not the only one confused by her statement. I know plenty of people in my life that display unsavory behaviors but are aware of exactly what they are

  5. Nurses forced to work as aides

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sorry I should have explained that I work in LTC. I have 30 residents to pass meds to, so while I assist with Adls, it would be near impossible for me to take on a list for total care as well as doing...

  6. Impaired skin integrity--help! Is my care plan correct?

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to lj016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't think this is the worst place to get help with homework. I asked questions on here about priority when I was still in school (I've been out for 2 years), and Esme was very helpful. The OP...

  7. Pharm test #1 on Friday and my study guide is 47 pg long!!

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to stacylethani's topic in General Students

    Can you give us an example of a case study or question you've had difficulty

  8. #1 on waitlist

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to Bee9212's topic in General Students

    My lpn program had two people drop out before class started so two of the alternates started with

  9. I hate night shift

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to Wrangler156's topic in General Nursing

    How many shifts do you work a week? I understand working different shifts then your spouse can be difficult. If going part-time is an option then maybe try

  10. Nurses forced to work as aides

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I wish my work would let me pick up shifts to cover as an aide! I am an LPN but there aren't many overtime shifts available right now for nurses. We are really short staffed with aides though. They...

  11. Accused of withholding pain medication

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to trucol's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  12. med pass

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some of our residents bp meds have parameters on whether or not to hold the med so we must take the bp prior to administering. I have one resident on Clonidine. Her Clonidine is to be held if her...

  13. Why can't I do everything a RN does as a LPN? We should be equal.

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to SweetPoo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

  14. Why can't I do everything a RN does as a LPN? We should be equal.

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to SweetPoo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am an LPN and I disagree with the OP. As LPNs we are not trained or educated to the same level as the RN. We are not required to to take the Rn Nclex. If we were then we would be RNs. I do think we...

  15. Fired...How will I get another job?

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to Apedro's topic in First Year After Licensure

    At my place of employment they will escort any employee they fire or suspend out of the building no matter what the reason. A nurse was fired for making a med error (the patient was not harmed but...

  16. Does the entrance med dosage calculation test in hospitals allow calculators?

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to TheLiftedButterfly's topic in General Nursing

  17. Awesome new development at our corrections facility

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to Two Sheds's topic in Correctional

  18. Would you like some cheese with that whine.

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

  19. Foley cath

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We have to bladder scan and notify the doctor after two shifts without any urine output. It is then up to the doctors discretion. Most of the time the doctor says it is expected and to only cath if...

  20. DNR form not filled out completely

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to supaflyz's topic in General Nursing

    I live in PA. I read the link you posted pertaining to PA. I work in LTC so I do not have as much experience with EMS as some nurses do. It is interesting to learn that a separate form is required. I...

  21. DNR form not filled out completely

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to supaflyz's topic in General Nursing

  22. DNR form not filled out completely

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to supaflyz's topic in General Nursing

    I may be wrong, Esme but I know at my facility we are told that out DNR forms are not upheld in the ambulance. We have a gentleman on hospice right now and his family had to request a specific form to...

  23. DNR form not filled out completely

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to supaflyz's topic in General Nursing

    DNR does not stand for Do not treat. It sounds like she did not code at your facility so it is out of your hands. I'm my state, if a person codes in the ambulance they do CPR regardless of code...

  24. Question that I need help with

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to mhordusky's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Assessment is always the first step! Remember

  25. Clinicals

    CaringGerinurse525 replied to YasminLassiter's topic in General Students