cathy54

cathy54

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  1. Wants to go into rehab nursing

    cathy54 replied to cathy54's topic in Rehabilitation

    Thanks. It really sounds like what I want. I have worked LTC and some acute care. I have a lot to learn and am willing to do so. This sounds like what I

  2. should I feel insulted?

    cathy54 replied to bahamabread's topic in Texas Nursing

    I totally agree with Gauge14IV. What a wonderful way to put things in perspective. I am also looking for a new position. I always get nervous when I first start. I will keep this in mind. I do not...

  3. Getting a verbal for being too happy.

    cathy54 replied to st4wb3rr33sh0rtc4k3's topic in Nursing Career

    Speaking from experience, the patients/residents should have the final say about being "too happy". I am in the middle of a job change from LTC to something. Anyway, the week before I left, a vast...

  4. Entering All New Orders

    cathy54 replied to sef1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    :chair: Take a deep breath,stay focused and say a prayer that continues through the shift. It isn't going to get

  5. How do they post DNR in the patients rooms at your LTC

    cathy54 replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good Morning. This is a curious question. When I was in school, I remember the instructors that a card or some such would be in the room (above the bed). The last place I worked (I am taking some...

  6. Please Help! Encouragement needed

    cathy54 replied to BlessedbyGod's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    After reading your letter and the replys, I too say, Welcome to LTC. I recently left my job at a nursing home d/t the management stocking the beds with whoever because of the money. I mean, when the...

  7. Looking for information on heimlich in bed/wheelchair

    cathy54 replied to catbillou's topic in Home Health

    That was a terrific study guide. Could have used some of the information in the last place I worked. My plan is to do Home Health. This may be of use some

  8. Plan of Correction and IDRs

    cathy54 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am still learning abbreviations. What is an IDR.?

  9. Sick of it!!!

    cathy54 replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The problem with reporting CNA's at the NH I work at is that 90% of the staff is related!!!!!!!! This also includes the DON, the ADON, the kitchen staff etc. You learn to grin and heavily suggest...

  10. From Geriatric to Psychiatric Nursing

    cathy54 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Our little town geriatric nursing home is being turned into a psychiatric nursing facility due to the facilities social worker trying to bring up the numbers.:angryfire The nurses here are...

  11. New Charge Nurse and CNA's

    cathy54 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have interviewed for a position as Charge Nurse. That will be a learning experience in itself as I am fairly new to nursing anyway. The DON asked me how I was at "handling" CNA's. My question in...

  12. Worst information given in shift report!!!

    cathy54 replied to AMARTIN1's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say it, but if your course is ANYTHING like mine was, you will NOT get any instruction. Insead you will have to figure it out by yourself, and endure the sighs, and caustic remarks to your...

  13. Received this email today and I am steamed!!!

    cathy54 replied to MomBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a graduate/experienced nurse. I found it funny due to the fact that I saw myself and my mentor in it. Lighten up. I was

  14. Needle stick injuries?

    cathy54 replied to prairiegirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank-you so much for your message. It really helped me to see some of my short comings. I am still in my mind a "new" nurse. 5 months experience, and am always reading and trying to learn new ways...

  15. I have a new job

    cathy54 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I have a job. The only thing is I have little experience, and from the schedule, I might be on my own the first night! Any suggestions will be

  16. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    cathy54 replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I can understand taking some time off. I really needed the time after my med error. Take some time relax, read journals, do a few CEU's. In other words, RELAX. I am happy that you got an apology....

  17. Physical Assessments

    cathy54 replied to cathy54's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank-you for the

  18. Physical Assessments

    cathy54 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a fairly new nurse who will be starting a LTC facility with 49 patients. On most nights I will be by my self. I am wondering if there is a fairly fast, SAFE way to do physical assessments on...

  19. Can't believe I'm so scared

    cathy54 replied to nurscee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Continuing Education

  20. Can't believe I'm so scared

    cathy54 replied to nurscee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can relate. On monday I start a new job after 1 year off. I have 5 months experience in the work force. I have spent the time doing CEU's and have racked up many. The reason I left was do to...

  21. Shift change/report problems (long)

    cathy54 replied to trudlebug's topic in General Nursing

    As a fairly new nurse, I work 2-6, all I can say is if BETSRN was my preceptor, I would run. Some of us new and newer nurses come here to learn. We read the posts and think, "that's a good idea" or...

  22. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    cathy54 replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My med error kept me out of nursing for about a year and a half. The patient was fine, but I kept going "shoulda, woulda, coulda" in my mind for all that time. Finally, I am going back to work. I...

  23. Charting for behaviors

    cathy54 replied to not now's topic in General Nursing

    Still being fairly new and knowing that my charting needs LOTS of work, I just wanted to let you know how much I have learned from this thread alone. That being said, I can now understand how...

  24. Please think of me

    cathy54 replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    You are and will be in my

  25. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    cathy54 replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My med error was made with the help of the supervisor. The patient was not harmed. I realise now that if I had taken the Dr.s order with me, to someone else, it never would have happened. I was...