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gift suggestions for ltc staff

Nascar nurse replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

Hooray!!!! You are already way ahead of the game just because you understand that all 3 shifts need their own goodies! And also a big Thank You for recognizing all the hard work it takes to take...
Combative dementia patients

Nascar nurse replied to Old and New's topic in Geriatric, LTC

Wondering if you missed that this post is in the geriatric (ie: nursing home section). Our rules are different than the hospital. The advice that you responded to is the correct answer in LTC in...
Do CNA's in a union ever get fired?

Nascar nurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

I would expect any nurse to be able to write up an aide. If the nurse is instructing the aide on what care needs done then by definition aren't they supervising the
leaving my job gave a 2 weeks manager very rude.

Nascar nurse replied to purpleRN6163's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

No kidding! I realize some don't seem to care about screwing the manager but I shake my head at the burden they leave on their coworkers who are stuck covering or working short. And, most...
Siblings sharing a room

Nascar nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

Very much agreed with your post amolucia and just to add a couple things. 1. It is very obvious that several made comments without reading more than the OP. Those of you implying that as nurses we...
Siblings sharing a room

Nascar nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

Cover your tail...run it up your organizational chain of command and let someone make the
Siblings sharing a room

Nascar nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

As to your situation...not sure what you could/should do. Is there other family members involved that could talk them out of this. There behavior is sick but is it actually against the law - I don't...
Siblings sharing a room

Nascar nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

Oh ick! Up until this above post I was confused why you seemed to be making a big deal about something I would otherwise think you would see me as no big deal. In my 80's or 90's I really would...
Alert and oriented man in LTC abusive to staff

Nascar nurse replied to frankie2286's topic in Geriatric, LTC

Exactly - in fact I just did this recently with a combative
leaving my job gave a 2 weeks manager very rude.

Nascar nurse replied to purpleRN6163's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

Dated and old fashioned? Hurt in the long run? Care to share what you mean by this? What about the patients that are expecting quality care? What about your coworkers that are stuck pulling extra...
Replacing LPNs with medication techs - Is this legal?

Nascar nurse replied to aelmore's topic in Geriatric, LTC

I'm in Indiana and my state allows med techs - called a QMA here (qualified med aide). I think the trend in my area has to move away from the use of QMA's. Back in the day it seemed that we used...
LTC-I want report and count at beginning of my shift

Nascar nurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

"Hey, I'm new here and need all the time I can get. Can you help me out by getting report started on time". (Said with geniune smile on face) With any luck and enough days of repetition they will...
Hospice in LTC-Why vitals every shift?

Nascar nurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

That's just crazy. What is the point? We do not do that in any facility I have ever been
Employee injury at LTC-drug screen?

Nascar nurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

I'm in the midwest and I've worked for 3 different companies over the last 7 years and they have ALL had the policy to do a drug screen immediately post injury. My husband was a truck driver and now...
humidifiers

Nascar nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

Can't say that I've ever seen a regulation stating you can't, although I find it odd that I've never seen one used in LTC either. I would suspect possibly an infection control concern with forcing...
What was I thinking?

Nascar nurse replied to RanieRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

Got my LPN at 19. Got my ASN at 38. Next year my daughter will be out on her own and my son will leave for the navy. I'll be 46 & I plan to dig back in! We can do
Hurricane Sandy - Wishing Everyone To Stay Safe

Nascar nurse replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

Glad to hear you are all safe...didn't realize so many of my AN friends lived in the same general area. I'm at the south end of lake michigan and the storm has come clear over here with 25'+ waves on...
Halloween Fun

Nascar nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

We had our trick or treat party with kids last Friday as well. I admit, I HATE dressing up in costume and had NO intentions of participating. Long story short - the activity director threw a big ole...
No Structure at LTC place I was just hired at..any advice

Nascar nurse replied to LaCam_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

Typically some other RN (ADON if the facility has one) becomes the acting
No Structure at LTC place I was just hired at..any advice

Nascar nurse replied to LaCam_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

Are they hiring you as the DON? I would request an interview with the admnistrator - questions being: What happened to previous DON?, what is survey history?, what is plans for nursing management...
I am a new grad and got a job as ALF director position!

Nascar nurse replied to eve5483's topic in Geriatric, LTC

ThinkAgain....think again (sorry - couldn't help myself). I am a Director of Nursing in LTC and "only" have a ASN as do MANY other DON's in LTC. Very
Clientell Satisfaction

Nascar nurse replied to Born_2BRN's topic in General Nursing

There are times all you can do is smile and say "My hands are tied here because the Dr. wouldn't give the order for XYZ. He/She will usually be on the unit by ___ and you can discuss at that
Problem in ER last night

Nascar nurse replied to justapatient's topic in Emergency

Sorry for your experience but there is really nothing any of us can do for you via the internet. The people that can look into your claim work in the public relations department of the hospital you...
Nursing Interview Questions (Part 2)

Nascar nurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

Have interviewed several lately that boldly informed me that they didn't have any weaknesses (they were dead serious too). Um -
I and O's

Nascar nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

We only do I&O for fluid restriction and foley's. Agreed with many above - ridiculous to think it's ever going to be "strict"

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