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  1. Need advice and reassurance!

    stardust80916 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am currently trying to get my CNA in Colorado, however I have a charge on my record from 6 years ago. Unfortunately the charge sounds much worse than what it really is. The charge reads(on my...

  2. Need advice and reassurance!

    stardust80916 replied to stardust80916's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I also fear that potential employers will not hire me. I've already applied and interviewed at a job and they wouldn't hire me because of my past. They didn't even allow me to explain the nature of my...

  3. Need advice and reassurance!

    stardust80916 replied to stardust80916's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here a background check is required before entering CNA classes. That's the part that worries me the most. I'm afraid the BON won't grant me my license because of the nature of my

  4. can you give injections

    stardust80916 replied to angeleyes2361's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In Colorado no, all you are allowed to do is remind them and/or hand them the prefilled syringe. Usually HH or hospice comes in to fill the syringes, however the client must be able to give themselves...

  5. Most common meds in LTC??

    stardust80916 replied to Tinker Bell RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Coumadin is another one worth mentioning. Make sure you pay CLOSE attention to the MAR! The dosing can change daily and orders change as often as weekly depending on the patient's INR

  6. Missing Narc.....but for how long?

    stardust80916 replied to SE_BSN_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One time we had an almost full bottle of roxinol that was found in the fridge and the bottle was broken. There was roxinol EVERYWHERE! Talk about a huge

  7. Missing Narc.....but for how long?

    stardust80916 replied to SE_BSN_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've never heard of that practice and I've been working in ALFs for 5 years. We documented missing pills in the narc sheet. Never in the MAR. Now I have seen people refer to the MAR as well as the...

  8. What shift does the 7am med pass?

    stardust80916 replied to keepitsimple0025's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is up to the doctors discretion. I agree, however that there doesn't seem to be any meds that would require those parameters. We just do as we're told. Never question or argue because we don't...

  9. What shift does the 7am med pass?

    stardust80916 replied to keepitsimple0025's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No we still have the 2 hour window for all other meds. Some doctors specify a specific time at which they want the med given. Only in those cases does the 1 hour window apply(30 min before and after)....

  10. Resident Care Coordinator

    stardust80916 replied to Nurse Amy Jolie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think Nurse Amy Jolie meant QMAP. Which is a qualified medication administration

  11. What shift does the 7am med pass?

    stardust80916 replied to keepitsimple0025's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In Colorado in an ALF if a doctor specifies a time on the the order then there is only a 1 hour

  12. Are Assisted Living Facilities required by law to have a nurse on staff?

    stardust80916 replied to Lundazi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In Colorado no. The regulations are very vague. However, most facilities on the front range will only employ CNAs and LPNs. They use CNAs with their QMAP to pass the meds under the supervision of an...

  13. Want to open my own Hospice Campus

    stardust80916 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I need some advice. I have a dream of opening a Hospice campus, complete with in-patient care center, restaurant/coffee shop, grief counseling center, accommodations for patients with families from...

  14. Problems a CNA May Face

    stardust80916 replied to kacie.knyvett's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    PCP or PCW- depending on company and state are treated even worse than CNAs. We're looked down upon for our seemingly lack of knowledge in the medical field. I for one choose to be different and pay...

  15. Bipolar Nurse Hoping to Open Awareness of Mental Illness

    stardust80916 replied to HannaRNBSN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

  16. Bipolar Nurse Hoping to Open Awareness of Mental Illness

    stardust80916 replied to HannaRNBSN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you so much for bringing light to this issue. I am considering nursing as well for my career field. In fact I've found that hospice is my calling and that I want to open a campus dedicated to...

  17. Starting Nursing school with a criminal record!?

    stardust80916 replied to FranciscoMireles's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have a criminal record as well, so I called my state's department of regulatory agencies. You can find the number online and speak directly to a nursing board representative. I was told by the...

  18. Starting Nursing school with a criminal record!?

    stardust80916 replied to FranciscoMireles's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have a criminal record as well, so I called my state's department of regulatory agencies. You can find the number online and speak directly to a nursing board representative. I was told by the...

  19. LTC and Pharmacy deliveries

    stardust80916 replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    (Still searching for the perfect world)...if only the world was

  20. LTC and Pharmacy deliveries

    stardust80916 replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    only in a perfect

  21. Best Nursing Shoes/Sneakers

    stardust80916 replied to gladtobeOB's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Try Sketchers Snapdragon. They're very comfy and have great support, especially if you have higher

  22. Nice areas for lvn/lpn's to relocate to?

    stardust80916 replied to k.23's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have you considered Colorado? The medical field is abundance here in the Springs. There is plenty of affordable housing as well as nursing positions available. There's also several colleges to choose...

  23. assisted living resident coordinator

    stardust80916 replied to luvmysoldier's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've always known it at the person who coordinates staffing as well as handled resident concerns that go above the direct-care staffs heads. They also ensure that care plans are up to date, MARs are...

  24. Geriatric UTI and Hallucinations/Psychosis

    stardust80916 replied to njmomstudent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have seen some even get violent due to a UTI. The delusions are very common. Even as just a QMAP, I have been trained to contact the doctor as soon as the patient seems to be acting more confused...

  25. Need help!! First week in assisted living

    stardust80916 replied to Shell5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The regulations are just as vague in Colorado. Sounds like you need to review the company's policies and procedures and retrain EVERYONE in accordance to those policies and procedures as well as your...