Schmoo1022

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  1. Nurse practitioner or psychologist?

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi everyone, My friend is currently working in LTC care like me, she has an Associate Degree. She has always been interested in mental health and plans to go back to school. She was thinking of going...

  2. Pediatric Long term care?

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Pediatric

    I was wondering if anyone works or has worked in a Long Term care center for Peds? I seen a position that sound interesting to me, but I am quite nervous about going for LTC (Geriatrics) to Peds....

  3. A co-worker peeve- VENT!

    Schmoo1022 replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry! Nurses that have done third know how it is. I have done all three shifts and I can tell you each have their good and bad points. When I did 1st shift it was so much politics, and phone...

  4. ? About Sacral Dimple

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Pediatric

    hello, I am not looking for medical advice or anything, just a little insight. I noticed my newborn son has a sacral dimple, not an extremely deep one, but still concerning. The first ped that I...

  5. Would you give Lantus without BG check?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Prettybrowngirl's topic in General Nursing

    We have three residents who are on Lantus and they do not have BG's ordered. I do check their BG prn if they haven't eaten or are not feeling well, but they do NOT have any standing orders for

  6. I am a new grad and got a job as ALF director position!

    Schmoo1022 replied to eve5483's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations on the new position! I want to be encouraging and not negative, but my first job out of nursing school was not a positive start and after that I wanted to quit nursing all together....

  7. Ironic:No Healthcare for Nsg Homes

    Schmoo1022 replied to achot chavi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Grrrr...This health care issue is a huge deal with me. I love where I work, but the health insurance is awful....if you are even "qualified" for it. We only have a few full time employees..everyone...

  8. Worst Interview Ever!!

    Schmoo1022 replied to 312time's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I swear some people just get a thrill out of knocking people down...you are right ...why did she bother to have you come in for an interview? Please, don't let this person get to you. You will find...

  9. Antiementics for the elderly

    Schmoo1022 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    We use mostly Compazine and occasionally Zofran. I really don't like the Compazine because it seems to make some of our residents extremely loopy. That being said, I notice that we are medicating...

  10. Nurses with families...how do you manage??

    Schmoo1022 replied to joanna73's topic in General Nursing

    It is tough! I worked third for a year...I only got about 4-6 hours of sleep on any given day. With a 3 and 4 year old it was hard. Looking back I realize how miserable and grouchy I was...my poor...

  11. improper charting vs backstabbing?

    Schmoo1022 replied to ferretface's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught we to never chart names. I have a very high psych population, if I charted every little comment like that, I would never even get out of my seat. We have many residents who say, "Oh I...

  12. How to approach this?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Meraki's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would first notify the nurse. They administators may not be family oriented,but most nurses would want to know if a CNA or any other employee was being nasty to a resident. It is so true that any...

  13. Reprimanded for giving glucagon?!!!

    Schmoo1022 replied to dblpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It seems like a cost issue to me. My director would absolutely blow a gasket if you used an injectable,when you could have used food or p.o. glucose paste . But as another poster pointed out, just...

  14. Unclogging a g-tube

    Schmoo1022 replied to KatieNoelLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Would you need an order to flush with

  15. What specific things are expected to be known by a new RN?

    Schmoo1022 replied to newbiekenobe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I disagree with some of the above post. Sorry! In nursing school, you learn a lot, but you may only do a few hands on foleys, IV starts and you may never access a central line in nursing school....

  16. You found a resident not breathing, no pulse, you're the only RN and aides? CODE,how?

    Schmoo1022 replied to newbiekenobe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi! We are staffed pretty much the same way. Unless you are working days in my facility, you are the only nurse in the buildning. First, find out what your facility policy is. Second, make sure your...

  17. Well I asked to learn MDS

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    As the title says, I asked to start learning the MDS process at work. Many of you advised that learning hands on was the way to go! Well....my director told me in a not so nice of a tone...." Go take...

  18. what does it mean?

    Schmoo1022 replied to kvd_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think they are saying, don't apply if you aren't willing to travel that far or move closer. They just don't want to waste their time or yours, by you later saying "it's too long of a

  19. How come you don't work more?

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi everyone! I only work three days a week, sometimes four. Everyone is always asking me if I have another job or why don't I work more! I know it shoulnd't bother me, but it makes me feel lazy! I...

  20. Wanting to learn more?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I ma interested in learning

  21. Wanting to learn more?

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hi, I am feeling discouraged today and thought I would come here to look for some insight. How do you DONS/ADONS feel about your nurses wanting to learn more or a different area? I guess, I thought...

  22. DON position

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hello, I have been in LTC as a charge nurse for 6 years. I have been approached about taking a DON position at our sister facility. It's small (40 beds) and at this time well staffed. Can I handle...

  23. methadone clinic..good 1st job?

    Schmoo1022 replied to NurseNikkiC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It was two dosing times..am and pm. Random urine test, TB testing, Disease education and helping the clients find proper follow up health care for other health issues. I did mostly dosing, but there...

  24. methadone clinic..good 1st job?

    Schmoo1022 replied to NurseNikkiC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This was my first job out of nursing school and it has hurt me a bit. It is definately an interesting area! If you need a job, take

  25. When is enough enough?

    Schmoo1022 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    CapeCod, What I have noticed is that the DON who are stressed and nervous are usually the really good ones. They ones that get burnt out ...You have the facility and the staff in your best interest....