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  1. Prevention in pressure ulcers

    Bird2 replied to tam910's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    It would depend if it is stable or not. If the eschar is intact and the ulcer has no redness, warmth, or purulence then AHCPR guidelines recommend protecting the area and monitoring it. I would...

  2. Should a 'old dog' change?

    Bird2 replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand why the thought of change would be so scary to you. I also have only worked LTC. But, it sounds as though this is your chance to spread your wings. Would the LTC let you go part...

  3. Help! My grandma is in LTC, advice needed!

    Bird2 replied to L&Dnurse2Be's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Did you get your Grandma out of the N.H. It is never good when the State has a monitor in the building. Usually when a monitor is in the facility is so bad that you may be looking at a year for all...

  4. Blood pressure 156/112 what do you think?

    Bird2 replied to crb613's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am sorry that you are going thru so much with your health. You are right we can not diagnosis or give advise. So, please keep in contact with your MD and follow whatever they prescribe for you....

  5. Any Restorative Nurses out there ?

    Bird2 replied to misty7850's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is rare in LTC to do only one job. Depending on how many pressure ulcers are in the building it could be a time consuming job. I would ask if they have an effecient skin program or are they...

  6. Scheduled toileting not being done by certain CNAs

    Bird2 replied to old rural nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have to agree. The regs may be specific but I don't think anyone would find a pattern with me. When we have done the bladder diaries to try to find a pattern we discovered that the staff just...

  7. Hospice in LTC

    Bird2 replied to suebird3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Since we are both believers in Hospice care might I suggest that you request from management that Hospice come in and in-service your nurses on what they offer. This would at least be a good...

  8. LPN to RN Hurdles!!

    Bird2 replied to whimsical5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I also was an LPN for many years then I went received my RN. Trust me it is not a waste of time or money. There were many things that were review for me but you will be surprised on what you do not...

  9. never happened before, wonder how much trouble I am in?

    Bird2 replied to Judee Smudee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This has happened were I work. Usually the unit secreatry transcribed wrong. Just bring your copy to show the DON and all sould be okay. Sorry that you had to get that upsetting

  10. Hospice in LTC

    Bird2 replied to suebird3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi Suebird, In the LTC that I work we average 4 Hospice pts at a time. My Administator thinks that we don't need Hospice because we do the same care. I think that Hospice care in LTC is a benefit...

  11. fall interventions

    Bird2 replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know I am asking a lot of questions but please bear with me. Did you see the fall rate decrease with supervised activities during the peak

  12. counting days as birth control tool

    Bird2 replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    I very carefully used the rhythm method and the outcome is 15 years old and learning to drive right

  13. fall interventions

    Bird2 replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Great ideas. Have you had sucess with pulling departments other than nursing and activities in the

  14. fall interventions

    Bird2 replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We run into the same problem with falls. Our numbers look bad after dinnertime. The nurses are busy with the medpass and every CNA is trying to get their hall tolieted and ready for bed. We are...

  15. Advice Needed

    Bird2 replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Nurse Management

    Congratulations. It sounds like a great oppurtunity for you but what would your job duties

  16. Please Help! I Want To Be A Rn

    Bird2 replied to CNAKryss's topic in General Nursing

    I know many RN's that were LPN's first, including me. It was the right choice at the time for my family and our finances. I never regretted the

  17. A Dying Tear

    Bird2 replied to KYnightnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen a tear fall from the eye as a pt died. I must say it did bother me although the pt did not appear to be in any

  18. What nursing Managers fail to see

    Bird2 replied to Nursekat64's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wonderful words of support from Timothy. Thanks. I have on occasions worked the floor so I can see if the "load" is to heavy or difficult for a nurse. I know how demanding their job is. The truth...

  19. NCLEX-not so good-need support

    Bird2 replied to SerenityRN2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations. You did a great job and now all of your hard work will pay off. You should be so proud of yourself.:balloons:

  20. NCLEX-not so good-need support

    Bird2 replied to SerenityRN2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It sounds as though you aced the test. Might as well try to relax while you wait for the results. Are you going to work lic. pending while you

  21. A legal Q

    Bird2 replied to ilovebuster's topic in General Nursing

    The DON should have got out of bed and gone to the nearest 24 hour store and bought insulin syringes or borrowed some from the Hospital. I have done this when I was on call when the facility I work...

  22. Is Nursing for me if I get sick often?

    Bird2 replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    Of course the best prevention is always good hand hygiene but the truth of the matters is you have a great chance of catching an illness standing in line at Walmart. I get the same nasty viral cough...

  23. NCLEX on 1/30 very scared!

    Bird2 replied to SerenityRN2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have now taken Boards twice, once for LPN and also RN. Everyone thinks that they won't pass. I have known many of nurses that had a much lower percent than you and they passed. I sounds as though...

  24. hello plsI need help on my assignment??

    Bird2 replied to nathan180's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nathan, I would suggest that you buy or borrow a nursing drug book ASAP. If you truly can not afford one right now go to your school and use one in the Library to get your homework done. A drug...

  25. Help! New grad nervous about LTC state inspection!

    Bird2 replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We are not trying to freak you out. Many of us have been through surveys and have received tags for what we have mentioned. BTW never, ever, ever give your opinion. Example " They got the pressure...