Schmoo1022

Schmoo1022

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  1. I quit my job today!

    Schmoo1022 replied to TrickieTam's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Very,very well

  2. Care plan help

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOL, they may be "useless", but you can get into mucho trouble from the state if they are not updated. I am not going to worry about it too much. I will just start checking out the care plans in the...

  3. What is normal / typical?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Meraki's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have seen facilities ration out briefs too, but not 3 in 24 hours! Our facility rations out wipes.... always..Which is bad too. If you are out of wipes, you use tp. Even though I personally...

  4. Large Facilities VS. Small

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think it is just going to be different..I do not have a supervisor where I am now. It is just me. So, if I need to send someone out do I have to run it by the Sup

  5. Large Facilities VS. Small

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I accepted a position at a large facility 200 plus beds. I come from a very small facility..under 40 beds. I am very nervous about going to such a large place and I can't pinpoint what is freaking me...

  6. Simple things new nurses or experiece nurses are not doing?

    Schmoo1022 replied to RN28MD's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I know this thread is old, but I enjoyed reading it. As, I am reading it, I see a different side. I work Long term care. I am all about the fundementals. Clean sheets, fresh water, fluffed pillows....

  7. Large Facilities VS. Small

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry, I mean a nursing home not a

  8. DEA States that LTC Nurses Are No Longer Agents Of The Prescribers

    Schmoo1022 replied to chase4myheart's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh brother....this seems like it is going to be awful! Those poor, poor patients! I can understand the pharmancy would like a hard copy. This would be great in the real world. I can honestly say, I...

  9. help picking between two jobs

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OK..Here it goes.. I have been dying for a first shift position and now I have been offered two. They are very similiar. My heart isn't really leaning toward one or the other and I need to make a...

  10. help picking between two jobs

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for the input! I agree the cost of health insurance is awful. We have always paid 150.00, so that is not a big change. I unfortunately do have to take it from my

  11. help picking between two jobs

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was leaning toward the second job because the staffing is so good, but the family healthcare is a lot. I am in New

  12. How many areas of nursing did you try before finding your "niche"?

    Schmoo1022 replied to chingy1206's topic in General Nursing

    I think Zuzi has a big point there..you may love a certain specialty...but if the team work isn't there forget

  13. Where are all the nurses?

    Schmoo1022 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you have any first shift positions? I live in Rhode Island, but if it is as good as you ...I will drive

  14. I'm back!

    Schmoo1022 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't think she is responsible for the whole 122 residents :wink2:

  15. For RNs who worked while pregnant, when did you take off from work, and for how long?

    Schmoo1022 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Hello, In Rhode Island we have Temporary Disability Insurance. It allows 6 weeks for regular birth and 8 weeks for c-section. It is really great to

  16. Favorites...

    Schmoo1022 replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, We have the same thing here in long term care. We had a great state survey this year, so the administrator took all the department heads and ONE NURSE out to dinner..what about all the other...

  17. DON position

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

    I am sorry I didn't take. I did let them know if this DON doesn't work out, I am interested. I have a lot of support at home. My husband has been laid off so this was perfect timing. But alas, I was...

  18. DON position

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

    Ohh Cape Cod Mermaid...I wish I had known that before...Everyone is telling me the same thing. I wish I took the position

  19. nurses writing their own orders

    Schmoo1022 replied to elizabethaRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have standing orders for several meds (MOM, Kaopectate, Tylenol, Robitussin) and as well as trx's not serious wounds mind you. Anything else, I always get always talk to an MD first. Our MD is...

  20. CNA's and prescription Treatments

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OK. So I always thought that if treatments were OTC the Aids could put them on the patient, but if they were a prescription,such as Xenadrem or Nystop they were to be applied by a nurse? Does this...

  21. DON position

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

    We don't have ADON's at our facilities, because they are so small. So, it would have to be somewhere else. I will just have to keep

  22. DON position

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

    Hi, Just a little update. I decided not to take the position. My self doubt got the best of me. I was concerned because they only have an acting DNS at this time. I would have had to learn on my own,...

  23. DON position

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

    I know the administrator has been there 10 years, MDS is in place. Don't know too much about her though. I was happy with the pay scale he quoted, but not the vacation. I wonder how flexible he would...

  24. DON position

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

    Wow! Thanks for a positive response..I really was expecting some negativity. LOL. My husband is very supportive of this. I am excited and so nervous. I don't kow what to ask for pay, vacations or...

  25. What's the most and least stressful field of nursing?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    I do find LTC stressfull at times, usually due to low staffing more than anything else. I like the fact that I have developed relationships with the residents, I know when they aren't their usual...