cathy54

cathy54

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  1. Am I freak for charting meds as I pull them?

    cathy54 replied to Izzy11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I like your method of the dot. I had never thought of it. I was a float nurse at my last job and in any given week, I had to pass meds to at least 27 to 30 residents per day. That is a lot of meds...

  2. New-ish RN, 30 residents please help!

    cathy54 replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I really can't add anything to this. You will, in time come up with your own way to do

  3. Reality in the LTC

    cathy54 replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This was normal for me. I worked 3-11. I passed out medications, did treatments, ran up and down the halls to answer phones for doctor's calls and calls from family members wanting to know how MOM...

  4. Need Information

    cathy54 posted a topic in Home Health

    I have just started a new job in HH. I am orientating for Pediatrics having just left LTC. My problem is that there are quite a few things that I am running into that LTC never had, such as insulin...

  5. Need Information

    cathy54 replied to cathy54's topic in Home Health

    Thank-you so much!!!!!!!!!! I will look for the pamphlets at my next

  6. Need Information

    cathy54 replied to cathy54's topic in Home Health

    The leaflets are a good idea. I guess that I am not thinking clearly. I have already informed the company that I will need more time. They are very helpful. However, I will see if they also have...

  7. I start home health Thursday!!!

    cathy54 replied to Paravell's topic in Home Health

    I am also starting in HH on Monday. I am going into Pediatrics. Big change from geriatrics. Nervous? You betcha!!!!! LTC just was not an option any

  8. help...I am drowning

    cathy54 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Home Health

    I have an interview this morning with a HH agency. I am trying to go from LTC to HH. Your questions and answers are extremely helpful for me at this time.

  9. Waiting

    cathy54 replied to cathy54's topic in Home Health

    Thank-you so much. I have looked at the site. There is a lot of really good

  10. Waiting

    cathy54 posted a topic in Home Health

    How long on average does it take to hire with Home Health Agencies? I live in the Central Texas area, and have put in numerous applications, with no success. I really want to do Home Health, and am...

  11. Waiting

    cathy54 replied to cathy54's topic in Home Health

    Thanks. Where did you find the home health

  12. now considered a restraint?

    cathy54 replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is what I mean by common sense. I totally agree that State should have to come in and work with the residents for at least a month, before passing out

  13. now considered a restraint?

    cathy54 replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is one question I would like answered. How is a floor mat a restraint. Unless, I read it wrong, I cannot figure it out. The BS and stupidity of management is what finally has made me want to...

  14. LTC to Home Health

    cathy54 posted a topic in Home Health

    I want to change from LTC to Home Health. I am tired of the nonsense. I have put in several applications with no success as of yet. I am not giving up, as there are many places that I have not put...

  15. Does anyone like LTC?

    cathy54 replied to remched's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank-you Commuter. I would also like to add the facility social worker to the list of agrivations. Never comes out of his office. Makes decisions, not based on residents needs(that have been...

  16. Typical Day For A Home Health Nurse | Life of a Nurse

    cathy54 replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    I really would like to do HH. I have just left a Nursing Home. Lord willing I will NOT work at another one. I need a change in direction. I believe that HH is it. Thanks for letting me know what...

  17. LTC to Home Health

    cathy54 replied to cathy54's topic in Home Health

    Thank You for the encouragement. I don't know what kind of situation I will be comfortable with. I will put more applications in on Monday. Should I be studying anything special in the mean

  18. Quick question?

    cathy54 replied to thsnursluvsgeriatric's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Turn off ALL noise, glass of Merlot and pet the

  19. Wants to go into rehab nursing

    cathy54 posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    I have worked LTC for my short career and have also done a short time at critical care. I was straight out of school and should have started slower. Anyway, I need a break from LTC and would like to...

  20. Getting a verbal for being too happy.

    cathy54 replied to st4wb3rr33sh0rtc4k3's topic in Nursing Career

    I think the word we are looking for is MODERATION. I try to be happy and up beat at work for the residents (I am in LTC), and I want the people I work with to be, at least, pleased that I am at work....

  21. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    cathy54 replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To Jesskanurse: May we please have some background. It would be very helpful to know where you are coming from. Also, in dealing with alzheimer's patients/residents, I always have to keep in mind...

  22. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    cathy54 replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Exactly

  23. Career Change

    cathy54 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been in nursing for about 2 years. I have worked LTC. I need a change of scenery. I am thinking Home Health or hospital. I need some

  24. Freaking out here!!!!

    cathy54 replied to ashemson's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You will be fine. I, also start a new job this afternoon. Charge nurse at a LTC facility. At the last NH I worked at, it was an easy going experience. Everyone just pitched in. It was in a small...

  25. ANOTHER new CMS guideline

    cathy54 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    This is why I am looking for something else. I like LTC, but I just cannot cope with the stupid regulations that don't really mean