jacquelyn.

jacquelyn. has 3 years experience and specializes in Dementia/ Geriatrics.

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1. RNs who work in Long Term Facilities

   jacquelyn. replied to PatriceRN1004's topic in Geriatric

   I completely agree. Working in a SNF I have learned so much. My assessment skills have gotten amazing, because I know if they go down hill there is not way I am equipped for a code. Me and two nurse techs :). I've also become a pretty good superviso...

2. Med Passers at Nursing Homes 8HR course and giving out NARCS ...

   jacquelyn. replied to SpeakUp4ever's topic in Safety

   I am a new grad and throughout school I worked as a med tech in an assisted living for memory care. And yes the course is only 8 hours of boring stuff I didn't pay attention to. However we have a nurse to over see all of the medication administration...

3. Dementia

   jacquelyn. replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Safety

   It's hard stuff. Redirection works only about 50% of the time for me. But I also find medication alone doesn't solve my problem. At my facility if a particular resident is disruptive we try to remove them from a common area or move other residents. D...

4. Falls-alarms,etcfalls,alarms

   jacquelyn. replied to martymoose's topic in Safety

   Are these patients anxious? Or is there something else going on. I have patients that do it to get attention or they are so wound up they can't stay still. Maybe try some sedatives if the doctor is willing. This is a great time to try some nursing in...

5. OMG why Im I not passing my nursing exams

   jacquelyn. replied to future2012nurse's topic in General Students

   It's not just about studying you have to learn and apply the information. Most nursing tests ask you what you would do in the perfect worl or what is the best answer not just the correst answer. I know it is something we have all struggled with, but ...

6. Nursing school excitement...

   jacquelyn. replied to Brian's topic in General Students

   I had been denied once but when I open the letter I muttered to my mom that I got in then just started crying I wasn't able to talk for like ten minutes. One of the best moments of my life.

7. In Over My Head?

   jacquelyn. replied to .Jasper.'s topic in General Students

   you know yourself and how you learn. you need to sort through the material i'm sure some of it you know and get get through quickly. Spend time on what the nurse is going to do. My program focused on nclex style right away where all the answers are r...

8. general question

   jacquelyn. replied to studentrn2014's topic in General Students

   Just be prepared and most likely your instructor will be there with you guiding you. I had an experience where I was supposed to cath a two year old boy and I was freaking out. But another student came with me and my instructor and I did really good....

9. Medication issue

   jacquelyn. replied to selebra's topic in General Nursing

   This just sounds awful. I hope you figure it out. I'm sure you will find another facility that will support you rather than blame you.

10. Do I give the med or hold?

    jacquelyn. replied to spectrabrite's topic in Medications

    If it is in the capsule can't you open it in applesauce. I would consult the doctor or pharmacist to get another form of the drug the patient can manage.

11. Drug guide... old vs new

    jacquelyn. replied to strawberry_chica's topic in General Students

    I would use the old one. Not much changes in a year. You can always check online whether on your phone or hospitals usually have online resources. Save your money.

12. Which Specialty?

    jacquelyn. replied to RN-BSNheather's topic in General Students

    It's so hard to pick. Any offer would be great. I just can't do surgery. I've learned alot about dementia in my current job. So maybe neuro or geriatrics. But I always thought Obstetrics.

13. What courses did you take in conjunction with A & P?

    jacquelyn. replied to hellonewyear's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I have also had very packed schedules through nursing school. But A&P is hard and time consuming. I'm not sure what all I took then it was only 2 years ago. But I worked up to 32 hours a week. I think you"ll be fine if your prepared and time mana...

14. Hospital Beep Syndrome

    jacquelyn. replied to hypatiafaerie's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you mean. We have tab alarms in long term care and whenever I hear anything like it I'm looking for whose moving or on the floor. Try some peace when you get home to relax. I usually take a bath or a glass of wine to unwind my brain.