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  1. Chemo drugs

    adamsmom2 replied to adamsmom2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    He starts this on Labor day I called the med techs and reviewed the precautions having them take vitals throughout the day. And they are to call me if he starts

  2. Chemo drugs

    adamsmom2 replied to adamsmom2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This drug was sent home by his oncologist. Drug is Xeloda only precaution is to use gloves when administering and must take within 30 minutes of breakfast and dinner. I work in a personal care home...

  3. does anyone regret this career?

    adamsmom2 replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

    Prof. In my case I loved my pre req classes. Nursing school was hard but it was great making a difference and caring for people. I also was working as a CNA which I liked too. I have tried 3 different...

  4. does anyone regret this career?

    adamsmom2 replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

    I know how you feel. I decided to become a nurse at 40yrs old. Went to a hospital based diploma program and worked as a CNA on weekends. I started in a hospital nightshift position for 18 months then...

  5. Not allowed to call DON

    adamsmom2 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am ADON and the DON was off today. The general manager wanted me to look into why a resident was not on shower schedule. Since it was never explained to me I texted her to ask who was in charge of...

  6. Not allowed to call DON

    adamsmom2 replied to adamsmom2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We are just a small personal care home and this resident was only here for 2 weeks while family was on vacation. CNA's are responsible to set up and do showers. The admit was put in report book but...

  7. Not allowed to call DON

    adamsmom2 replied to adamsmom2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Your right, I should not have bothered her. Just wanted to have an answer for the general manager. I am new and did not know who made the list. But I was wrong to call her. Thanks for your input. The...

  8. Not allowed to call DON

    adamsmom2 replied to adamsmom2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Your right, I should not have bothered her. Just wanted to have an answer for the general manager. I am new and did not know who made the list. But I was wrong to call her. Thanks for your

  9. Anxiety

    adamsmom2 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Does anyone worry about their Pts? I lose sleep and think I missed or did not do

  10. Does anyone do this?

    adamsmom2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Find myself worrying about the residents at my ALF all the time. Worry about the new meds that a doctor ordered and the effects and if they were setup correctly. For example Zoloft was stopped new...

  11. ALF

    adamsmom2 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Went with the marketing manager of my ALF to see a person who wants to move in. Currently on a locked psych ward for depression hallucinating and of taking care of himself. Is obsessed with sex and...

  12. Does anyone do this?

    adamsmom2 replied to adamsmom2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Any advise on how to turn it off? I am also in menopause, I think that has alot to do with my

  13. Assisted Living

    adamsmom2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My ALF does not have a nurse 24/7 in house. But someone is on call. I was wondering what facilities have 24/7 in house nurses. We do have aides and med techs so someone is always there to

  14. Assisted Living

    adamsmom2 replied to adamsmom2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have under 100 apts. many do have Services that we give meds to. I did take a pay cut from a home health job but now have more of a life. No hours of homework no working every

  15. Assisted Living

    adamsmom2 replied to adamsmom2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for the replies. I am coming from a home health case manager job to a ADON in a ALF. It is going well so far. Alot less stress and no hours of homework. The pay is much less but with school...

  16. Assisted Living

    adamsmom2 replied to adamsmom2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    But do you have a LPN there all the time? If not how

  17. Did i do the right thing?

    adamsmom2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Work in a assisted living facility. Have a resident that had AKA many years ago. Went to see her PCP Friday for upper resp infection put her on a Zpak. Got a call around 8pm Saturday resident now has...

  18. Did i do the right thing?

    adamsmom2 replied to adamsmom2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    She was treated at ED. Has pneumonia on a daily antibiotic and nebulizer. Family picked her up and picked up

  19. Did i do the right thing?

    adamsmom2 replied to adamsmom2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks. I always second guess myself. And worry. But knowing others would do the same helps.

  20. Nursing Discipline- Board of Nursing

    adamsmom2 replied to nancynurse227's topic in Home Health

    I would be a mess too. In fact about a year and a half ago. I was new to home health I took labs from a patient of another nurse. Results came in the next day, Hemoglobin was 7.2. Lab company did not...

  21. How many do this?

    adamsmom2 replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

    I agree I think all H H companies should have certified wound nurses and not just have field nurses try most MD expect all HH nurses are wound nurses and expect them to tell them what to use. I am not...

  22. How many do this?

    adamsmom2 replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

    I recently left home health for that reason. I have two school aged children and was seeing pts seven days a week. Was having my sixteen year old getting dinner ready and my Mom guilt became too...