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    Dining Room Duties

    NurseQT replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't foresee the DON, ADON, or clinical manage supervising one of the dining rooms... It makes it all that more frustrating that the rehab/short term hall nurses aren't assigned to dining room...
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    So Frustrated about CPR Renewal

    NurseQT posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My AHA BLS/CPR certification expired last Sept... My employer has always provided the class for the employees, not only paid for the class but paid everyone while taking the class.. I was gone for a...
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    So Frustrated about CPR Renewal

    NurseQT replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ended up finding a pretty sweet renewal plan!! Took part of it online through the AHA website then found an AHA certified instructor at one of the two big healthcare networks in my city to do the...
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    On Call

    NurseQT replied to NotFlo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have never worked anywhere that required floor nurses to take "on call" shifts... Where I work the DON and ADON rotate "on-call" hours which are basically weekends and after regular business hours....
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    Overhead Paging Banned

    NurseQT replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The facility I work at does not allow overhead paging but does continue to have the call lights that have a beeping noise that can be heard overheard. They tried silencing them for a short time but...
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    Common meds used in LTC

    NurseQT replied to MooreOfEmily's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ASA, plavix, metoprolol, metformin, Coumadin, furosemide, lisinopril, remeron, celexa, norvasc, miralax, kcl, vitamin D, calcium, senna, colace, omeprazole, synthroid, novolog, lantus.. That's all I...
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    Unpaid orientation LTC

    NurseQT replied to Cwyan's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I could understand doing a job shadow, I've done a couple of those during the interview process. But NEVER during orientation! I'm going to go out on a limb and say that it's not legal and an employer...
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    RN - Crushing medications

    NurseQT replied to DDdove's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Keatinkp's med administration plan is not practical and a follows some standards that are not accurate at all... In all my years as a nurse I have never crushed meds separately and/or administered...
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    Dying, unresponsive patient and assessing pain

    NurseQT replied to tsm007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You did the right thing.. When assessing for nonverbal signs of pain look at their face.. Are they grimacing or have a calm/peaceful look. Look for restlessness, anxiety, or agitation. And check their...
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    Help! Drug Screen for My Prescribed meds!

    NurseQT replied to skittlebear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had to do a drug screen a few years ago after 30 lortabs went missing. I don't take lortab but I do take adderall. I was up front with my DON and my NHA before I even went over to the clinic to pee...
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    If I hate being a med tech, will I hate being a nurse?

    NurseQT replied to iheartsephora1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Here's my thoughts.... That was NOT YOUR med error! You aren't a licensed nurse, you don't even have a certification to pass meds. You are working under the license of the RN. That nurse assumes the...
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    But all the Nurse is doing is sitting down. Why cant the help?

    NurseQT replied to downsouthlaff's topic in General Nursing

    I feel ya OP!! I worked as a CNA in both an acute care setting as well as LTC, so I know and fully understand that I'd be lost as a nurse without my team of CNAs. A long time ago, after a pretty crazy...
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    dressing code

    NurseQT replied to labanti's topic in General Nursing

    My "interview ensemble" consists of grey dress slacks, a lavender button down top, and black "ballet" flats with dress socks. Accessories usually consist of either my pearl necklace or a neclace that...
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    Flushing JP Drain

    NurseQT replied to mugs's topic in General Nursing

    I've never seen orders to flush a JP drain before, not saying it isn't possible tho. I didn't realize that the bulb could actually be removed from the tubing!! When I worked in acute care we had a lot...
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    Legal responsibility to perform CPR?

    NurseQT replied to smellslikesarah's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know where you're from hherrn so I can't speak for your state or the hospital in which you work. Why the hospital not have it clearly posted if a patient was or was not a DNR?! When I worked...
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    Legal responsibility to perform CPR?

    NurseQT replied to smellslikesarah's topic in General Nursing

    Look at it this way, you as the CNA are expected to inform your nurse if there is a change in condition, abnormal VS, ect... You can't get a bigger change of condition then cardiac arrest and the...
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    Legal responsibility to perform CPR?

    NurseQT replied to smellslikesarah's topic in General Nursing

    Do you as CNAs know who is a Full Code and who is a DNR? That may be why they say to get a nurse. Or, in any situation you need to call for help or alert EMTs and get an AED unless another person is...
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    Locked out of the time clock..

    NurseQT posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Get to work this morning, try to punch in and get an error message "you are unauthorized to clock in!" Thinking I punched in a wrong number I try again.. Same message! Our HR will lock people out of...
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    Locked out of the time clock..

    NurseQT replied to NurseQT's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was able to write in my start/end times on our missed punch log and verified with my supervisor that my license had in fact been renewed.... Why the HR Director didn't verify my license status...
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    CNA claiming to be a nurse

    NurseQT replied to jjdcn_5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1. Stating you are a licensed nurse when you are not is illegal. 2. Working outside of your scope of practice is illegal. 3. Disclosing a patient's info to anyone other then that patient, their...
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    State Surveyors

    NurseQT replied to jessicaRN32's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Busybee-- one thing the surveyors will look at you are following your facility's protocols. If the protocol says to wash your hands after passing meds to each resident then that's what you had better...
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    State Survey Guidelines

    NurseQT replied to busybee22's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Here are the biggest tips I can give you... 1. Never leave your med cart unlocked and unattended. If you have it out on the floor, it must remain within your direct line of vision. Do not leave...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    NurseQT replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Sending out healing thoughts and vibes for Esme! We're all pulling for ya girl!!! Feel better
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    Health Dept

    NurseQT replied to wtf4527's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know who you'd contact. I just wanted to say I know how you are feeling right now. I feel like our team of surveyors acted much on the same manor... We had upset families and providers because...
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    State Surveyors

    NurseQT replied to jessicaRN32's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We just went through a particularly gruesome annual survey with surveyors who seemed to really be nitpicking. We were cited with a dignity tag for one, their examples given were "staff member remained...