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nursing home for my father in law?

Nascar nurse replied to wrkoutgirl's topic in General Nursing

trying to figure out how best to say this exact same thing. have admitted a resident who was driving down the highway going the wrong way and many other very scary events because families insisted...
nursing home for my father in law?

Nascar nurse replied to wrkoutgirl's topic in General Nursing

Not true. I work in a Joint commission accredited LTC facility. It is not mandatory that facilities have this accreditation but some
You Arent Supposed To Hold A Newborn Baby If On Menstrual Cycle?

Nascar nurse replied to starmickey03's topic in Ob/Gyn

My Grandpa swore all of us girls had to stay out of the cucumber patch during our periods or the plants would
A mean ole demented resident & I saved a life Friday..my sweet story of the day.

Nascar nurse posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

Meet "Mrs Smith" 80 year old, demented, borders on being grouchy, the kind ya approach slow and try to keep the other demented residents away from so she doesn't get ticked off by accident. We all...
A mean ole demented resident & I saved a life Friday..my sweet story of the day.

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

We tried to talk MD into when we called. MD told me Monday that since the guy really is a little man, he was to afraid he would convert to fluid overload with IV fluids & was unsure it would get...
To Staffing Coordinators,

Nascar nurse replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

While you may not want to hear it, the budget will always matter. If you are working for any type of chain corporation, you are directing your anger at the wrong person. The staffing coordinator...
RN assigned as a CNA

Nascar nurse replied to myree72's topic in General Nursing

I put myself through LPN school by working as an aide at night. Fast forward 25 YEARS (have long since become an RN) and I have always been the kind of nurse to pitch in & help the CNA's when...
How do the male nurses feel about perineal care?

Nascar nurse replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

Also remember, the person is sick..really, really sick. If they are in the hospital for something fairly minor, hand them the washcloth & let them do it themselves. Like someone else said, I...
The correct way to send a patient out to the hospital...

Nascar nurse replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing

Oh my..bringing out the big words now. Please back to the original topic.... (big words make my head
Made a huge mistake now worried for career.

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

Unfortunately my very large corporation has decided that we will not be allowed to do this. Not sure of the rationale of this decision but it is really
The correct way to send a patient out to the hospital...

Nascar nurse replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing

I initially thought LTC. If patient is in obvious distress & looks to be circling the drain...911 first! If resident is somewhat OK despite O2 SAT, I may try to contact MD once. If I can't get...
Need help tracking labs

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

Can you do reoccuring labs on the 15th of every month, every 3 months labs Jan, Apr, July, Oct 15th...all 6 months lab on Jan 15th and July 15th, etc. Take it to Q.A. meeting and make it a facility...
Made a huge mistake now worried for career.

Nascar nurse replied to newRNhereMI's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Made a huge mistake now worried for career.

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

But it's also not a candy machine that dispenses whenever the user chooses. The law stinks..BIG TIME...but unfortunately it is a
What's up with this?

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

And it's not just younger folks. Just this week the DON & I called a nurse down to the office to simply chat with him. Suddenly we were getting lots of complaints about him ripping everyone's...
Made a huge mistake now worried for career.

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

WRONG...this is a DEA regulation and is the same for all 50 states. It is not a facility policy but a government regulation that has just recently been highly enforced. For many years it was...
Let's keep grandma/grandpa alive until after the holidays

Nascar nurse replied to dzadzey's topic in General Nursing

In the US, the Dr. must sign off of the DNR but they can not issue it without the family signing as well. Also a DNR does not mean do not treat...the family can still insist that absolutely everything...
Seeking guidance on tricky situation

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

Update.. Ombudsman has been into visit. I did not personally speak to him, but he did meet with resident and family and gave them info on finding alternative placement. He kindly suggested that they...
Is this a productive management style?

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

My last call in was initially for leg pain (ended up being a DVT and I was off 2 weeks). I did not have a temp but I was very sick..throws that theory out the window. I have always tried to be "the...
I've been a nurse for six months. Here's what I've learned so far.

Nascar nurse replied to vlmusicalsound's topic in First Year After Licensure

if i was your mom/dad, i would be very proud of you and this post. can only hope my own soon to be college kids can find a career that satisfies them this well. best of luck to your future and thank...
Another Vent...About a Frequent Faller!

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

Along with a low bed, floor mats and bed alarms...we also use mattresses with built in bolsters on the edges. They look kind of like built in baby bumpers. Sometimes this can be enough to "define"...
Help me become more empathetic.

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

My thoughts exactly...I'm not 2 & I HATE being talked to in this manner. Comes off as completely fake. I will take the all business/serious boss any day over the fake
Seeking guidance on tricky situation

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

Thanks all for your support. We did send him to inpatient psych a couple weeks back. He tells everyone that this was my fault as well and it has just increased his anger even more. He claims the...
LTC Salary for new grad RN

Nascar nurse replied to Manang Biday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

Pitiful...I'm ADON, nearly 25 years experience & I make $0.50 more than her. And I'm salary not hourly. It all depends on
Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

Nascar nurse replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

And, hanging lose with it so we don't loose our sense of

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