Schmoo1022

Schmoo1022

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  1. Dementia/Alzheimers certification training?

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, Does anyone know an online site for taking courses for Dementia/Alzheimers certification training? I would love to become certified, but I am not finding courses that are nearby.

  2. worst death you've seen

    Schmoo1022 replied to Darkfield's topic in General Nursing

    That is tough too. We see many deaths in LTC, but usually in residents in advanced age and you can see them declining. It is hard to see someone that young with a young family pass

  3. worst death you've seen

    Schmoo1022 replied to Darkfield's topic in General Nursing

    Heartbreaking.....I don't know what else to say. I'm so

  4. How come you don't work more?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I appreciate all the support by the way

  5. How come you don't work more?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have to say I find more than 3 days in a row too much. Not that I can't handle it, but it really wears on me. Working 24 hours, I have very little stress. I work my butt off when I am there, but I...

  6. Made a huge mistake now worried for career.

    Schmoo1022 replied to newRNhereMI's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a little confused...I may have skimmed right over it, but was this a new order for a narc or the patient just ran out of a narc that was already prescribed? If it was an order already in place, I...

  7. How come you don't work more?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know I am doing what is best for my family, I just don't know why I let it bother me? We are not well off. We just spend carefully and live within our means. My job is hectic and my home life is...

  8. How do I walk back into a room

    Schmoo1022 replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    I had just graduated nursing school, when my sister was admitted to the hospital because of shortness of breath. I was worried, but a little to involved with myself and just becom,ing a new RN. I got...

  9. Night shift then caring for twins all day?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

    I ried something similiar and it really took it's toll. And I got about 4 hours sleep during the day. I was sick all the time and not a nice person to be around. It isn't safe for you, your children...

  10. CNA issue

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This isn't a rant about CNA's....just one in particular. We have CNA who work all three shifts per diem. She is in nursing school, but I am not sure how far along in the program she is. Well the issue...

  11. Drug Testing

    Schmoo1022 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If we drug tested...I bet we would lose more than half of our staff. Truthfully, we have lost more nurses to alcohol abuse than other drug issues. Not to say other drugs weren't involved, but we just...

  12. Hourly rate for RN's, LPN's, CNA's in Your State

    Schmoo1022 replied to pirituba's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Rhode Island Associate Degree RN- 8 years experience -29.00 per diem Usually rates are between $26-30 for long term care. Med tech make about 11.00-12.00 at my place and CNAs start at 9.00 and go up...

  13. Hourly rate for RN's, LPN's, CNA's in Your State

    Schmoo1022 replied to pirituba's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i want to work

  14. CNA issue

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you make an excellent point and I am going this

  15. Calling out-have bronchitis and don't know what to do

    Schmoo1022 replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you feel better. I thought hospitals had better staffing than LTC ? In LTC we are made to feel awful if we call out. They would rather have us there, even if we are coughing, vomiting or...

  16. PER DIEM Question

    Schmoo1022 replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my LTC facility, we don't get shift differential because we are hired at a higher rate of pay. We do get over time after 40 hours and are paid double time for Holidays we

  17. CNA issue

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    She is in nursing school, but is working in a CNA capacity at my facility, not a student nurse. I am not sure if she is even done with her prereq's. She has done this to every shift she works on so...

  18. What's your favorite lip product for work?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I bought a three pack of "just Carrots" I think they are called. They are a lip balm with tint. I bought them on clearance at Target and really like the way they feel and last. And the don't taste...

  19. Routine labs

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello, I was just wondering how often you check routine labs? Like TSH, Dilantin and Valproic Acic levels. I am not talking about patients just starting on these meds, but long term, stable patients,...

  20. another dilemma.. when do i ever learn???

    Schmoo1022 replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my facility, if a patient is threatening harm to themselves or others...they are taking a little ride. We can send immediately, then get an order. We are not allowed PRN Haldol. We have had times...

  21. How many of you nurses do NOT have health insurance

    Schmoo1022 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have health insurance. I have always worked part-time amd husbnd picked up health insurance for the family. That changed last year when his car dealership closed down. We were paying about...

  22. Please tell me I'm not crazy...

    Schmoo1022 replied to mrf0609's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is wonderful that you found a job. Any job right now is better than NO job. The pay isn't fantastic, but neither is the job market. take the job and the experience! Hospital jobs in my area...

  23. Pumping to induce labor??

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    A friend of mine who is 8 days overdue, was told by her midwife that pumping with a breast pump can help induce labor. It makes sense to me, but that is the first I ever heard of it. Anyone familiar...

  24. UPDATE: "I just need to talk about it."

    Schmoo1022 replied to anonymous1919's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yaaaa!!!! I kind thought you would! Good

  25. Giving residents non-prescribed meds?

    Schmoo1022 replied to prinsessa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have seen people give Mylanta/Tums....But never something for sleep and certainly not an IM med! That is crazy!! I am not sure why someone wouldn't call the DR if something was so desperately...