Schmoo1022

Schmoo1022

Member

  • Content

    520

  • Visitors

    9,017

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    2

All Content by Schmoo1022

  1. Unreasonable family members in the nursing home?

    Schmoo1022 replied to TreehuggerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have had families like this and worse. I had one..who was a nursing student, who wrote down everything. How many times the nurses were in, how often the CNA's came in and for how long. I always...

  2. Overwhelmed at my LTC job...is this a normal workload for LTC?

    Schmoo1022 replied to lilaclover's topic in General Nursing

    Hi...I think that is too many~We have med techs in my state and I still wouldn't feel comfortable taking care of that many residents. There are way too many small things that you are responsible for...

  3. found ANOTHER one :(

    Schmoo1022 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can't even imagine...my heart goes out to them and

  4. If you could build your perfect Nursing Home......how would it be?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have thought of this many, many times. I think more CNAs are a must, and they have to be well paid. I want the staff, everyone from the nurses to the cooks, to housekeeping, to be proud that they...

  5. Is there an easier way to keep up with new orders?

    Schmoo1022 replied to sasha2lady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just left a place like this. I loved everything about the job except, I felt I was sinking. Let me know if you figure something out. My place was a very busy short term floor at a LTC facility....

  6. I did a no-no

    Schmoo1022 replied to mamad7's topic in General Nursing

    Wow..I have also given out Tylenol..I will NEVER again do this. In LTC, the nurses will give OTC cough syrup or tylenol to staff if they request. At my facility any way. I will never ever again....

  7. HELP Resident calling baby "stupid" What to do!!!??

    Schmoo1022 replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Really?!? I don't ever say things like this about my elderly resident. No, I do not love them all..but I certainly wouldn't be calling them ugly or speaking about their member' . Yes, we do vent, but...

  8. State Survey, med error and more!

    Schmoo1022 replied to the_alchemist's topic in General Nursing

    Hi..We have been through this at our nursing home too. The surveyers wanted to know why after two checks of the MAR and the pharmancy check , NO ONE caught the error. The facility was sited, but no...

  9. Greys Anatomy episode 10-29-09

    Schmoo1022 replied to CSHRN's topic in General Nursing

    It makes me a little sad, but when you think about it...look at how lawyers are always potrayed, or corrupt cops.. I think there are many professions that deal with

  10. I might just barf!

    Schmoo1022 replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    Oh I feel for you..I can't believe it was over three years now, but with my last son, I had morning sickness thru the whole pregnancy. Everything made me gag. Cleaning dentures, cleaning residents...

  11. Have you experienced bias from being a left-handed Nurse?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Hopetoheal's topic in General Nursing

    Some clinical aspects were a little difficult to do after watching a right handed instructer, but that has been the same with everything I have been taught in my life. Truthfully, I know many, many...

  12. Halloween

    Schmoo1022 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have always done it at my fall facility. Everyone and I mean everyone dresses. The residents love it. As long as you are able to do your job, pretty much anything that isn't disrespectful

  13. Agency nursing

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello, I am thinking of picking up some extra shift in LTC with an agency. I have 5 years LTC experience, but have never done pool before. I was wondering if I should start off on third shift because...

  14. Cheap sites to buy Nursing Equipment

    Schmoo1022 replied to Katie5's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't know how cheap everything is, but this was the cheapest price I found on my pink littman.

  15. Care plan help

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, I think I have mentioned a few times that I come from a very small facility. We were not responsible for updating the care plans. I know this may sound crazy to many of you, but that's how it was....

  16. Do you ever really find your "niche?"

    Schmoo1022 replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    Hahaha!! I could have posted

  17. Ruby Vee, doggone it!

    Schmoo1022 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    it may not have been the "nicest" thing to do...but i find this extremely

  18. ?thoughts?

    Schmoo1022 replied to morte's topic in General Nursing

    Very

  19. WOW Busy!

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, I started my new job working days at a large (200 plus bed) LTC center. I can't believe how busy! I was from a very small facilty and this is so different to me. Labs are drawn like everyday,...

  20. WOW Busy!

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Even with six years LTC Experience? It is soo

  21. I'm bored!

    Schmoo1022 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...I have been an RN for 6 years and I just started a new job at a LTC facilty..I am so busy..All the orders, labs, xrays, Skin checks..tons of Dr.'s. I am pooped. What type of facility do you...

  22. LPN Day Shift Supervisor?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Karynica, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Two of my supervisors are LPN'. I am an

  23. if i decided to be a doctor, i would be.....

    Schmoo1022 replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    Kiss..not

  24. Care plan help

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thats exactly what I mean! I am going to see if I still have my care plan book from nursing school, if not I will look into getting a new

  25. ALL NURSES this affects all of you

    Schmoo1022 replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I always get it. I don't know how I would feel if I was mandated to get it though. Then again...there are many immunizations that I DO have to have or wouldn't be able to work.