Schmoo1022

Schmoo1022

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  1. How do you feel about New Grad RNs in LTC?

    Schmoo1022 replied to BonnieSc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Capecodmermaid. Your place sounds fantastic! We do not do trachs or TPN in my nursing home. In fact I think there are only two nursing homes in Rhode Island that

  2. How do you feel about New Grad RNs in LTC?

    Schmoo1022 replied to BonnieSc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello, I have worked in LTC since graduating five years ago. It is a " skilled facility", but truthfully it isn't skilled at all. I have never drawn blood, inserted an I.V. or done an EKG. These are...

  3. Any Market for Handmade Scrubs?

    Schmoo1022 replied to KentuckyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    I think you would do well. Let me know if you get serious about

  4. Help! lost 1st RN job

    Schmoo1022 replied to newb's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My first job out of nursing school was the one I truly wanted. Great benefits and pay. Well, the place and the orientation was GOD AWFUL. As a new grad, I had the same training as experienced nurses....

  5. I bummed my interview...just wanna vent!

    Schmoo1022 replied to KulRN's topic in Correctional

    Now, you have me very nervous. I have an interview with a panel for a state prison in Oct. The person that set the interview up with me said it was nothing to worry about. Could you let me in on the...

  6. Is it my fault???

    Schmoo1022 replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    This post upset me on so many levels. First off, I commend you on trying to make your patient as comfortable as possible. You did nothing wrong. How were you supposed to know that the family "didn't...

  7. Dumb question

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thank you so MUCH!! Very informative

  8. Dumb question

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I am sorry if this is a dumb question ( I know there are no dumb questions though,right?) Any way, I work in a very small LTC facility, and never get IV's. We are getting an admission with a double...

  9. Patient is a famous star

    Schmoo1022 replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am so jealous. I would have probably made a fool out of myself for

  10. help with basic infection control

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello, Does anyone out there have a chart that tells you what type of precautions to take for certain common infections in nursing homes? Like which infections are contact, which are droplet, ect. I...

  11. help with basic infection control

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is all we can post too. "See nurse before entering". I was looking for more of a chart for the aids,housekeeping and other staff.

  12. Patient is a famous star

    Schmoo1022 replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yes, I LOVE Hugh Jackman as Wolverine...Very sexy. But I have to say...Dave Matthews. He is the only man I can use my " cheat on my husband for free" card with. My husband thinks it is hilarious that...

  13. breakfast

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At your facility how do you handle Breakfast? They way we are doing it now, seems off to me. Out of a 32 bed unit, everyone, except 5 residents are required to be brought to the dining room. They get...

  14. Giving Baths At Night. Agree Or Disagree?

    Schmoo1022 replied to kmwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I plan to . I have no problem with residents that are early risers, but most are woken out of a sound sleep. After all I here about..."this is their home" it really gets me

  15. Giving Baths At Night. Agree Or Disagree?

    Schmoo1022 replied to kmwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ughhh...this really gets me. We are going to start doing this now too. I am SOOOOOO against this.In our case, it is totally a convenience thing. First shift (which I work) states they don't have...

  16. ? about forms

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello, I have been reading everyones post about trying to improve your facilities. I know my facility needs a lot of help with documentation and follow thru. I was wondering do you keep I&O sheets...

  17. ? about forms

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOL...Like that will ever happen!! It seems like the paperwork is out of

  18. ? about forms

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, your not being cynical. We have so many holes on our sheets too. I want to improve our paperwork and charting and stop writing the same things over and

  19. ? about forms

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Makes sense. Thanks for the

  20. ? about forms

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have CNA flow sheets with I&O's on them, these are permanent records that are kept in the patients chart. I was wondering if you also had seperate ones that just the nurses document on? Is it...

  21. How do you deal with difficult nurses?

    Schmoo1022 replied to givingheart's topic in General Nursing

    I am going thru the same thing as we speak. The same nurses that praise me, twist the knife when I am not there. Unfortunately, I keep hearing about it from other staff members. I think they are...

  22. Some advice?

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just started working in a new facility. I asked why one of the residents was still in bed at 11:00am. The aid stated that he is bedridden due to contractures.(Pt.has MS) The resident is unable to...

  23. What would you change if you could?

    Schmoo1022 replied to SarahLerie's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Long Term Care, two things...more CNAs and better pay for them. They are the lifeline in my facility and don't get paid nearly enough for what they

  24. LTC 2 Dialysis

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Ok, can someone with only LTC experience make it in dialysis?? I believe I have good assessment skills, but I would really have to brush up on everything renal. I know many places offer training, but...

  25. salary rate

    Schmoo1022 replied to kathykaye's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    How about