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  1. A few ?'s for Dialysis Nurses from LTC RN

    burger914 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hello, Our Long Term Care Facility has two Dialysis patients. I have not had much experience with Dialysis patients and was wondering what is the best way to care for the cath, also what about giving...

  2. Ideas for CNA recognition?

    burger914 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have some very good CNA's that we want to reward when they go above and beyond. Our DON wants us to come up with some ideas. We have thought of the usual, (The pens, t-shirts, pins) What does you...

  3. We had a anencephalic baby born...

    burger914 replied to TammyWilson808's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Tammy..my heart goes out to you and the baby's family. It sounds like they were lucky to have you as their nurse. Did they know ahead of time that the baby was anecephalic? I am just asking because I...

  4. Drug Seeker Antics and Dramas

    burger914 replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    In the ER,I can understand you would get many drug seekers, but in Long Term Care..it's driving me crazy...My facility takes anyone to keep the beds full and I am sick of chasing patients up the...

  5. Again..Problems with the Comfort measures Only Orders

    burger914 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :angryfire I am working in a pretty nice little facilty, where I have always felt that the DON and I were on the same page. Well, we have a new director now and the first day I worked with her was...

  6. A few ?'s for Dialysis Nurses from LTC RN

    burger914 replied to burger914's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Sorry about the care of the cath question..I seen my question answered in a previous

  7. Again..Problems with the Comfort measures Only Orders

    burger914 replied to burger914's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is my big problem. DNR is one thing,I can totally go along with that. I can send someone out to the hospital for treatment without feeling I am going against any wishes. But, when I see CMO, Do...

  8. Anyone ever job hunt hunt while pregnant?

    burger914 posted a topic in General Nursing

    hello, I am really unhappy in my long term care position. I am four months pregnant and doubt that I will be able to find a new job. Has anyone else tried to find a new job while

  9. Anyone ever job hunt hunt while pregnant?

    burger914 replied to burger914's topic in General Nursing

    hello, I just wanted to let everyone know that I start a new job at a small Long Term Care facility tomorrow. I was up front with the DON and she was great. The staffing is excellent too...26...

  10. ? about emergency care in LTC

    burger914 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello, This may sound like a stupid question, but I was wondering if anyone new of any books or website that deal with emergeny treatment in LTC? We have a new nurse who is fantastic with patients,...

  11. Anyone ever job hunt hunt while pregnant?

    burger914 replied to burger914's topic in General Nursing

    Too funny. Maybe if I go for a per diem position I may have better luck. That way I won't be committing to anything to

  12. Anyone ever job hunt hunt while pregnant?

    burger914 replied to burger914's topic in General Nursing

    Too funny. Maybe if I go for a per diem position I may have better luck. That way I won't be committing to anything to

  13. Anyone ever job hunt hunt while pregnant?

    burger914 replied to burger914's topic in General Nursing

    I wish staying at home was an option, but it isn't. I definately have to work at least part-time. Unfortunately, I feel if I stay at this position, I may be putting way too much stress on

  14. Anyone ever job hunt hunt while pregnant?

    burger914 replied to burger914's topic in General Nursing

    I wish staying at home was an option, but it isn't. I definately have to work at least part-time. Unfortunately, I feel if I stay at this position, I may be putting way too much stress on

  15. Anyone ever job hunt hunt while pregnant?

    burger914 replied to burger914's topic in General Nursing

    So I should just sort of not tell? I just wouldn't want them to get mad at me later when they find out I was less then honest during the interview. I am only looking for a part-time

  16. Anyone ever job hunt hunt while pregnant?

    burger914 replied to burger914's topic in General Nursing

    So I should just sort of not tell? I just wouldn't want them to get mad at me later when they find out I was less then honest during the interview. I am only looking for a part-time

  17. Anyone ever job hunt hunt while pregnant?

    burger914 replied to burger914's topic in General Nursing

    hello, I am really unhappy in my long term care position. I am four months pregnant and doubt that I will be able to find a new job. Has anyone else tried to find a new job while

  18. ? about emergency care in LTC

    burger914 replied to burger914's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    snikodym..thanks for that sight. That was the sort of thing I was looking

  19. ? about emergency care in LTC

    burger914 replied to burger914's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    snikodym..thanks for that sight. That was the sort of thing I was looking

  20. suprapubic catheter

    burger914 replied to bubbacat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    While on the S/P tube subject..I have a question. I know it differs by facility,but what is you protocol for when to change the tube..If they aren't

  21. Going into hospice

    burger914 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi all, I have worked in Long term care since graduating, about two years, and was wondering if this is enough experience to start in

  22. Going into hospice

    burger914 replied to burger914's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thats what I thought, I know with all the issues with HIPAA, it would be unlikely that I could shadow. But maybe just sit and talk with a nurse to see what their routine

  23. Going into hospice

    burger914 replied to burger914's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Do you think an agency would allow me to spend some time with a nurse prior to accepting a

  24. Working while Pregnant??

    burger914 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I just found out I am 6 weeks pregnant :balloons: I am thrilled and of course a nervous wreck! I was wondering how long you other nurses worked while pregnant, did you switch to a less...

  25. Staffing for 40 Patients?

    burger914 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello, I have an interview at a 40 bed facility and want to know what the norm is for that size facility. On the phone the Administrator said they have stable patients, very few treatments. Any