Bird2

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1. Long term care desk nurse?

   Bird2 replied to Josifek's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   It is very important in LTC to know the paperwork and procedures. I wish our facility had a process that you are describing. Once you have the paperwork down then you should start with med passes,...

2. residents that smoke

   Bird2 replied to nrsbetrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   We are a smoke free facility and all residents are told prior to admission. If they are alert, oriented, can sign themselves out, and take themselves out then they can smoke. Staff can not assist...

3. What is "Capstone"?

   Bird2 replied to bell47's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   In the ADN program that I completed the Capstone was the last week of school. We chose an area of nursing that we were interested in and then found a preceptor that agreed to work with us in that...

4. Medicare Charting

   Bird2 replied to mickeypat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   We do daily charting on Medicare. Hall A is done by dayshift, Hall B by PM's. They rotate halls every week. Vitals are done daily. Every shift does charting plus vitals if the pt is on an...

5. Charting meds while pt is out on pass

   Bird2 replied to branco's topic in General Nursing

   It would depend on your facilities policy but we initial then circle our initials. Then on the back of the MAR chart "med got given d/t pt being out of facility" or meds sent with pt. Then we chart...

6. 30 day notice?

   Bird2 replied to johnson0424's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   The worst that can happen is they will put you on a do not rehire list. Basically you got do what you got to do. I would not risk not getting the new

7. Barrier cream around wound edge

   Bird2 replied to jmarriednluvnit's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Barrier cream is a great idea. It will protect the area from further breadown. If the drainage is excessive you could try a thin layer of a zinc based protective barrier. I am so sorry that your...

8. MRSA and CDIFF= VRE???

   Bird2 replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

   Your co-workers are misinformed. They are different organisms and you won't find the info documented because it is not possible. Also, good for you for not believing everything that you are told. I...

9. New (soon-to-be) Graduate RN Looking to LTC

   Bird2 replied to redot's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Just like Suebird I have only worked LTC. First as a LPN and now as a RN. I knew deep down that Hospital nursing was not right for me. I love LTC. It is very rewarding. I did not allow myself to...

10. What would you do in my situation?

    Bird2 replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would be upfront with any facility that you are applying. It cost a great deal of money to train a new nurse and a lot of time. The LTC I work gives new grads a minimum of 3 weeks of training and...

11. alternating air mattress????do heels need to be floated

    Bird2 replied to Rnltc's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I always float heels even if they have an alternating

12. So this is Infection Control?

    Bird2 replied to FrustratedLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your recourse if calling the Department of Public Health. If your are concerned about someone finding out that you called then tell no one. Not even your best friend. You do not have to give your...

13. So this is Infection Control?

    Bird2 replied to FrustratedLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Literally ran out of food??? Call the Department of Public Health! The facility should have gone out and bought paper towels, food etc while they waited for the supplies. If I have read your post...

14. Elder Abuse??????

    Bird2 replied to dawnb70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The facility is responsible for meeting the residents needs if the family won't. I believe that the family can not dictate the care. For example if this resident had a pressure ulcer and the family...

15. Is it ever ok to force a resident to change?

    Bird2 replied to NicInNC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If I were you I would get the ok from the D.O.N, Social Services, and the family. I clear plan should be in place to protect you, the pt, and your facility. All interventions need to be clearly...