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  1. SIMPLY PUT

    chrisrn24 replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've had residents say something about that, but usually about pain meds. I would respond, "yes, it was prescribed by your physician. You might not feel depressed right now and that's because it helps...

  2. Have dress codes changed for clinical prep?

    chrisrn24 replied to DoeRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Maybe the low-cut shirt is inappropriate but it wasn't like they were doing clinical. They were just getting their clinical info. I know days that I'm not working, I feel like I have to counteract my...

  3. New nurses in LTC

    chrisrn24 replied to Sweeti738's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think if you want to do something else, make a plan. A lot of hospitals want you to have some experience, so try applying again in a few months...that might make all the

  4. Should I feel guilty?

    chrisrn24 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think reorienting is kind of a waste of time. Doesn't help the person to realize that they're stuck in the nursing home. I always say, "I think it might be tomorrow" or something similar if someone...

  5. Not allowed to choose senior practicum

    chrisrn24 replied to bamgam9's topic in General Students

    We were allowed to request where we wanted to go, and our faculty would try and set us up with what we wanted, but it wasn't guaranteed because of the preceptors. Most people got what they wanted. One...

  6. Nurse Signatures, matching names

    chrisrn24 replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    There is a girl at my work with the same initials as me, so I added my middle initial to my name when I sign

  7. Holiday gifts for CNAs

    chrisrn24 replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work overnights so there's not that many of us. Right now, I'm planning on making these white-chocolate covered Oreos on a stick that I found on Pinterest and wrap them in pretty cellophane. I may...

  8. Possible nursing student.

    chrisrn24 replied to Etarc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Frankly, you will need to get better grades in college to even qualify for the program. Just being honest. You can do it though if you put your mind to it! I don't want to discourage you but you will...

  9. Answered wrong on Interview Question

    chrisrn24 replied to missrn208's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would've said SOB first. Pain is the 6th vital sign but it doesn't mean it's the most important vital sign. When in doubt, think of your

  10. Do You Have To Be Religious/Spiritual to be a good Nurse?

    chrisrn24 replied to Soliloquy's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I made it through 4 years of college without making a friend in my classes. I did things by myself and I survived! You are almost done. No, you do not have to be religious. I am not, and I work at a...

  11. Residents that need constant supervision

    chrisrn24 replied to Anne36's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work nights, so maybe our situations are different, but we occasionally have residents who are hanging out with us because they can't sleep. What my fellow nurses do is give them a task/activity....

  12. New grad too stressed about the job- Is this normal?

    chrisrn24 replied to sail2boat2002's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I first started working, I ran around like a chicken with my head cut off. I kinda realized like shortcuts and stuff, and now I usually have a little bit of downtime. It does help that my work...

  13. Time management as a staff nurse

    chrisrn24 replied to deepurple's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC but I agree. When I first started working, I'd go in and give a med, and then realize I needed to do an assessment. Now before I hit the floor, I read everything and see my plan and map...

  14. Shared Governance

    chrisrn24 replied to CVCURN's topic in General Nursing

    If I were you, I would scheduled several meetings. Once at night before the night shift comes in (at 10:00 or 9:30 PM), one after day shift gets off (like at 3:00 or 3:30, as I highly doubt people...

  15. Hospice in LTC-Why vitals every shift?

    chrisrn24 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds dumb to me. I try not to annoy residents as much as is allowed. If I think vitals were needed fine. But q shift vitals on a hospice patient just don't make

  16. Depressed and terrified

    chrisrn24 replied to LaceyRN12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I used to cry too about it, and sometimes I would even end up crying at work. But now I'm fine. A lot of my fears were because I was being watched. As soon as I got on my own, I felt 100% better and...

  17. First day on the floor alone

    chrisrn24 replied to Anne36's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was so scared preparing for my first day alone. One of the things I was scared about was that someone would have a problem and need to be sent out too, because we had one of those on one of my...

  18. Is my husband being unreasonable?

    chrisrn24 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    He/she is babysitting though...every night when she works. That is a lot of days that the boy/girl has to sacrifice because of that. So they should be a willing participant and be compensated...

  19. Is my husband being unreasonable?

    chrisrn24 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with other posters - if you could compensate the 18-year-old that might work out. However, if he wants to take a night off, go out with friends, I think you'd have to be agreeable. And if he...

  20. Chronically late patients...

    chrisrn24 replied to tlackey's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I used to do reception work, and if you were over 1/2 of the time late for your appointment, it was cancelled. So if you had an appointment scheduled 2:00-2:15, if you weren't there by 2:07, it was...

  21. Crass supervisor grates my nerves to no end

    chrisrn24 replied to Isitpossible's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sometimes, two people don't get along. If she comes on, or comes down your hallway, I would just say hello and keep working. There is one nurse at my work who is a good nurse and nice, but very...

  22. Behaviors and Failing to Chart Them

    chrisrn24 replied to Tired_Mommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is an older thread, but interesting to read responses. I chart any "behaviors" I see. Some people I chart on every night. Others I chart on when different behaviors happen. If one resident who is...

  23. Computerized MAR

    chrisrn24 replied to paullissa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our residents don't wear ID bands since the nursing home is their home. We use photo

  24. How much extra time do you spend in the Nursing Lab?

    chrisrn24 replied to edatri's topic in General Students

    When we learned med pass and our caths/wounds, I spent quite a bit of time in the lab. It did help that I had a good friend that would stay with me and we'd practice stuff on each other. That year, I...

  25. young and inexperienced or....?

    chrisrn24 replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    Some things will affect you more and others won't - I think a lot of it is how you connect with the patient. Some wounds I see I am shocked at and others I can just clean and be fine with it. I have...