Glycerine82 LPN

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    Tips from experience LTC nurses

    Glycerine82 replied to Shelly0928's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At least you have clear sinuses now
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    Job Offer - Need Advice

    Glycerine82 replied to Omibashu's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They probably just need you "on paper" for your license. As long as you aren't the only nurse, you'll be fine. For example, My state has a regulation that we have to have 8 hours per day with...
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    Tips from experience LTC nurses

    Glycerine82 replied to Shelly0928's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just know that much of what they ask you to do is for payment purposes and not for the wellbeing of the patient. Sometimes you have to prioritize and the patients you are asked to assess and document...
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    Computer Systems

    Glycerine82 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Curious what everyone else uses to give meds and document. We use MatrixCare at my facility. What systems do you use and what do you think of
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    Resources for patients

    Glycerine82 posted a topic in Patient Education

    I work day shift in a SNF with about 75% of my patients being short term. I've come across many situations where the patients know next to nothing about their already diagnosed medical conditions....
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    Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    Glycerine82 replied to amyca's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Feel the need to put in my two pennies. Facilities are losing money hand over fist on their medicaid patients, so they truly can't afford to staff better. They USED to make a lot, but things...
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    LTC Charting: A Beginner's Guide

    Glycerine82 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I came to find this post because it helped me big time when I was a new grad. I'm curious if anyone knows how much of this has changed with PDPM. I'm precepting a new nurse and I'm looking for...
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    PLEASE! Save my life! (PCC Experts PLEASE)

    Glycerine82 replied to Purple_Clover's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Utilize the reports section. There are also online communities if you click on "help" which is located under your username. In addition, there are tutorials My facility switched to PCC a...
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    Contested a Doctor's Order Psych ?

    Glycerine82 replied to mhadvrn34's topic in General Nursing

    An intervention was required here, whatever it may have been. If the psych. MD proposed to do nothing at all I'd have gone to another doc. given whatever was ordered and be done with it. I also...
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    LPNs are still good nurses

    Glycerine82 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm getting really irritated with all the "when are you getting your RN" questions I get. Or, when someone at work hears me say in an LPN (when I'm signing for something usually) and they say "Oh, I...
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    Why is it called the nurses’ station when it should be called the CNAs’ station?

    Glycerine82 replied to JJBookman's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    its the nursing station. For all those involved in nursing. I like my CNAs at the desk with me because then I know where they are and I can delegate when they're not
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    HELP ME

    Glycerine82 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    OK you guys. I work in a SNF with SO MANY psych patients. The dementia unit is more psych than dementia. I'm talking incessant screaming damn near my entire shift with little to no relief from the...
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    Laws pertaining to LTC, etc.

    Glycerine82 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So I've been a nurse for 4 years in two different states. There are random things that I want to investigate or research, mostly related to policy/procedure. Not that which pertain to my...
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    HELP ME

    Glycerine82 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Psychiatric

    I just can't look away. I want to help, I want to make it better. I can elevate someones legs when their feet are swollen, I can ask for pain meds when their in pain but this issue I can't fix...
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    HELP ME

    Glycerine82 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Psychiatric

    Just nursing school. Its not a psych facility. I have a lot of dementia training but this is nothing like it. Just happen to have patients with a lot of psych
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    Holding HS Meds

    Glycerine82 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Seroquel isn't a med that should be held because its an antipsychotic and doing so can cause recurrence of symptoms. You would have needed to contact the MD to hold it for sedation. Trazodone I...
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    Memory care-Can you pass meds in the dining room?

    Glycerine82 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Its a dignity issue and generally against policy most places. The exception is if the meds are to be taken with a meal. In reality, we do it but not when state is in the building and not...
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    Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    Glycerine82 replied to amyca's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Its really, really hard work and RNs have a much better selection of which to choose
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    HELP! Old new grad in LTC need advice ASAP From LTC nurses

    Glycerine82 replied to lyssak's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You'll be OK. Don't be afraid to ask for more orientation if you need it. Don't worry about late meds, you can explain being late - you can't explain giving the wrong med/dose....
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    LTC Residents and Workers Face Tragedy

    Glycerine82 replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My coworkers and I have worked harder and under more stress than every before keeping this *** away from our little old people. Between them not being allowed to see their families and now not even...
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    New Nurse Struggling and Stressed

    Glycerine82 replied to moomin's topic in General Nursing

    You can explain a late administration, you can't explain a med error. The nurses who have it down have been doing it day after day - you will get there. Go slow, take your time. Don't allow...
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    Trouble with Dorsogluteal injections!!

    Glycerine82 replied to Marythenurse1994's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that site is no longer to be used because of the risk of nerve
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    Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

    Glycerine82 replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I was surprised to see that folks were looking to use the N95 masks, to be honest. This isn't an airborne virus, so unless you're working in an area which has equipment, etc. that could cause it to...
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    Why hasn’t pay increased? Hazard pay, etc.?

    Glycerine82 replied to gcupid's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I've never expected it. I knew what I was getting into when I chose to become a Nurse. I do think folks who are in support services like grocery stores, etc. should receive hazard pay,
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    Gloves at all times?

    Glycerine82 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Um, no. Not to mention you can't wear them in the halls. Why would you need to wear gloves when you aren't touching the meds? Shes probably a housekeeper. Not to knock housekeepers, because they...