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    careplans for the resident whose family doesn't attend and hardly visit

    cienurse replied to cwgrlup85's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We keep a copy of the invitation we send to the families for the care plan meetings. At the top of our care plan summary, there is a space to write the name and relationship of the person attending...
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    Can a nurse report a doctor for negligence?

    cienurse replied to Spring_Peeper's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And to answer your question, ANYONE can report a physician for negligence. But you must be able to prove it beyond the shadow of a doubt. I wouldn't take on a physician alone without backing from...
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    Can a nurse report a doctor for negligence?

    cienurse replied to Spring_Peeper's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My staff are instructed to call the medical director when they have called a physician 3 times without a response. And I mean 3 times within a 3 hour period. Ftag 501 describes the responsibilities...
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    afraid ...

    cienurse replied to egibson83's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The company should have a legal department and risk management department who look into situations like this. As above, please document everything you remember about those 2 nights you worked with...
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    Tired of it all

    cienurse replied to DSkelton711's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, I've been thinking the same way lately. After 36 years, and 55 years old, I've finally had enough. I've made it all the way to senior management (and yes, I DO know what it's like on...
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    Are LPN's allowed to draw blood from PICC lines?

    cienurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No in Massachusetts-way out of the scope of
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    CNA's keep removing the patients alarms off of the beds

    cienurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It ultimately is the nurse's responsbility to make sure the CNAs are doing what they are supposed to be doing, that's why the nurse has the license and the CNA does not. Grab the alarm list and take...
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    Alert and oriented man in LTC abusive to staff

    cienurse replied to frankie2286's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    BTW-I believe it is a "Vale" bed, named after the person who invented it. Mostly used in pediatrics but sometimes used in psych facilities in patients with multiple falls and no safety awareness....
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    Alert and oriented man in LTC abusive to staff

    cienurse replied to frankie2286's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If this resident is as alert and oriented as you say, then you have a right to call the police and charge him with assault. And I would let this resident know that is your plan if he puts his hands...
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    Do CNA's in a union ever get fired?

    cienurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It can be done but it is very difficult. The RN supervisor needs to document all of these behaviors in the form of verbal, then written counsellings. The supervisor needs to engage the assistance of...
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    Ever had a Dr. mad at you?

    cienurse replied to KBLOWE831's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a Medical Director once who was not doing his job. The people at the Corporate level decided that they were going to hire someone else and give this doctor a 30 day notice. I, as the Director...
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    Radical Management Strategy

    cienurse replied to oldenurselady's topic in Nurse Management

    " People have to wait at WalMart, the grocery store, and by golly in their PCP and other physician offices. They know it is busy and they deal with it. Why is the inpatient setting some other planet."...
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    Sometimes it's impossible not to giggle...

    cienurse replied to AtivanIM's topic in Nursing Humor

    The other day, I was assisting one of the female residents down to the afternoon social. As she walked by one of the gentleman resident's room, she hollered out, "Hi Harry!" Naturally, this resident...
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    Hoping for some feedback or advice on what to do!!!

    cienurse replied to LPNurse24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The Department of Public Health in every state has a hotline number. If any of this behavior is affecting resident care and you don't feel management is doing anything about it, then give a call....
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    How do you keep your faith in LTC?

    cienurse replied to al586's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When my Dad was dying, we had him at home on Hospice. One day, our family priest came to give Dad last rights and communion. As I stood next to the bed, the priest offered me communion. I politely...
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    Employee injury at LTC-drug screen?

    cienurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What part of the country are you in? Because I have been a DON in LTC for over 14 years for several different companies and have never heard of this policy. Sure is a strange one, though! And I'm...
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    Discrimination & Whistle blowing - Would you hire this nurse again?

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

    Perhaps you should try to find a job where the patient population is of your religion and the facility observes the Sabbath. Staff who do not observe Sabbath work those hours and those that do...
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    Funny & Cute Things Our Demented Patients Say

    cienurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a very demented lady who wanders throughout the unit, sometimes dusting things, sometimes carrying her sweater. Mostly, she is pleasant but sometimes has trouble with lower back pain....
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    For all you HIPAAchondriacs

    cienurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOLOL! Thanks for the
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    Hoping for some feedback or advice on what to do!!!

    cienurse replied to LPNurse24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is it possible to ask for a transfer to another unit or another shift? Also, a good DNS won't just keep a warm body in place because of short staffing. A good DNS brings the employee through the...
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    Did I just get thrown under the bus? Or I'm a bad nurse?

    cienurse replied to proudauntie415's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's true, never hold Lantus, and I think maybe some graham crackers and skim milk would have been a better snack to give than a shake. But how are you supposed to know these things when you're a new...
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    Is your workplace haunted?

    cienurse replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    My facility is an old mansion, renovated to a nursing home back in the 50's. It has had several renovations since then but some of the original "occupants" are still here. For instance, the night...
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    If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

    cienurse replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Realistically-I think I would have made a good teacher. I taught 5th graders at after-school CCD classes and loved it Whimsically-I'd love to be a world-traveller (preferably on a yacht!) and write...
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    The Disrespect Of Nurses

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

    At my facility, the nurses are instructed, and empowered to, ask unruly, disruptive visitors to leave. If they refuse, the nurses have been instructed to notify the local police for assistance. This...
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    Nursing Interview Questions (Part 2)

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

    I also ask the question, "Do you fear the unknown?" I have had some new grads answer a resounding "Yes! The unknown is very scary!" And some others have answered, "I welcome the unknown, I love a...