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    Bending and Breaking the Rules in Nursing

    cienurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I applaud you!! And isn't that what its all about-the resident??? You did nothing wrong and I admit I've done it myself! Especially with someone on hospice-the special diets should go out the...
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    Not falling for that old trick

    cienurse replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Which is the way it should
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    I apologize..

    cienurse replied to letsbefriends's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm so sorry that this was your first experience in nursing. Please don't let it taint your feeling for the profession. Your post is heartfelt and sincere and I can tell you truly ached for your...
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    Be Careful out there.....and things DO get better......

    cienurse replied to SantaRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You story is inspirational to those with addiction problems. Thank you for paying it forward and letting people know that there is hope after addiction-the solution is to get sober-STAY sober-and...
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    Eek, Is 48 patients by myself too many for a nightime LTC center shift?

    cienurse replied to hettink's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know it seems like alot but that's the reality of things in LTC. It also depends on whether there is a night supervisor. Who would that be? It would be my expectation that the supervisor is...
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    LTC trach patient and no suitable suction catheters

    cienurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Does the facility have any crash carts? We have one on each floor that is checked by the night nurse every night so that we are ready to go if there's a code. Those carts should have at least a...
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    LTC-overnight visitors/family members who never leave-

    cienurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my facility, there are no posted visiting hours. We have a sign that "suggested visiting hours are 11a-8p." We do try to allow 1 overnight guest on the first night, if a confused resident is...
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    How do you do this, day in/day out?

    cienurse replied to proudauntie415's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a matter of record, disciplinary actions like "write-ups" are the responsibility of supervisors and managers such as the ADON/DON and not for new nurses on the floor. That kind of delegating...
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    tell me about your most embarrassing job interview!

    cienurse replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This was an interview in which I felt embarrassed FOR the person I was interviewing! First, she came in jeans and a tank top and her hair was tied in a knot on the top of her head, like she'd just...
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    Why do we eat our young?

    cienurse replied to jreynrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you for taking the time and patience to nurture this new nurse. She will never forget you for it, even years from now when she's long forgotten her new job and some of the cronies who made it...
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    You might be a night shifter if...

    cienurse replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    You literally just made me laugh out loud!!! How true is this?! I'm not sure why I care if people think I'm home drinking in my pajamas all day but it always seems like some type of explanation is...
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    Splendid Opportunities in Nursing

    cienurse replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I, too, was a new LPN in the late '70s-my annual salary was $9000! And, because I was only 19 and still living with Mom and Dad, most of that income was disposable! My entire LPN program was $375,...
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    Which SNF to work for??

    cienurse replied to raynbabe07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Be wary of places that offer alot of money, bonuses, etc. and promise excellent staffing and orientation periods. There's a reason why they're one star! It sounds like a "bait and switch" game to...
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    Running out of LTC over the counter meds

    cienurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You need to order the medications from your pharmacy. If the supplies aren't being ordered due to budget constraints, the facility still has to provide the prescribed medications. When the pharmacy...
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    Surveyors on site--help with GTube Medications?!?

    cienurse replied to santeeaholic's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our policy and procedure tells us to instill 30cc of water after EACH medication and that's what DPH will be looking for-that you are following your facility's policy and procedure for medication...
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    Over bearing DON

    cienurse replied to sbergmann17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is the absolute truth! Most DON's are visible on the floors because we need to know our families, our residents, and our staff. I also like to see any wounds that come in, observe complex...
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    "Tough to swallow" - video on the state of food in LTC facilities

    cienurse replied to RN2B123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WOW!! That was unbelievable!! You can bet I'll be sharing this one with the right
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    Petition to help new grads get experience

    cienurse replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also believe that healthcare still has a bright future. It may be moving in directions that we never anticipated but that makes it all the more exciting. The problem, IMO, is that new nurses no...
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    We really care about our nurses at our wonderful LTC

    cienurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Fortunately, there are some LTC's that really do care about their staff and residents. I'm sorry you landed in one that's not so good. I advise anyone who is thinking about a career in LTC to go...
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    I'm a newbie!

    cienurse replied to jpowell6024's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations and best of luck in your nursing career! It's very exciting to be just starting out and just remember there's alot out there to choose from so don't be afraid to experience as much as...
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    1st Psych Nursing Job starts Monday, any advice?

    cienurse replied to ChelleNurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Shame on the person who told you that "they eat their young there!" instead of congratulating you on your new position and giving you words of encouragement. You now get to start your new job already...
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    First time, signed "name, RN"

    cienurse replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations! Feels good, doesn't it-seeing all your hard work pay off! I'm glad you landed in a LTC facility that recognizes that new grads need more than just a few days' orientation and that...
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    Today's Dr. Phil shocker: Nursing home abuse

    cienurse replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Bravo! Couldn't have said it better
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    Good nurse vs bad nurse

    cienurse replied to PankaD89's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    @amoLucia-I couldn't have said it better myself! Why do we nurses do this to ourselves? Please remember that you DO make a difference every single day that you work in LTC. You might not realize...
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    State Survey all this week.

    cienurse replied to KRODD's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    State surveys are always a nervous time because everyone wants to do a good job and they want the surveyors to see that too! Believe it or not, there are some surveyors who know how difficult LTC can...