Nascar nurse ASN, RN

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    Interventions for a Terrified, Disoriented Resident

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

    :anpom::anpom: How fantastic for that resident that we were all able to come together to find a
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    The Family from Hell

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

    We have a very difficult resident (A &O) with a very difficulty significant other. Kept calling state with abuse complaints and the state was coming every other month to check each complaint out...
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    STNA's ... do you have to clean up a lot of poo-poo?

    Nascar nurse replied to helikias's topic in General Nursing

    Have to add my funny story regarding how people get the wrong idea related to medicine from TV shows. Back in the 80's I was a teenager working in a small Mom/Pop pharmacy. The pharmacist asked me...
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    STNA's ... do you have to clean up a lot of poo-poo?

    Nascar nurse replied to helikias's topic in General Nursing

    Oh for crying out loud. You all are being way to harsh! This is an "outsider"..someone that has never been exposed to our daily enviornment.. ya know what we take for granted every day without a...
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    STNA's ... do you have to clean up a lot of poo-poo?

    Nascar nurse replied to helikias's topic in General Nursing

    And change lightbulbs, spread salt on snowy sidewalks on Saturdays, clean poo-poo off the floor in the dining room, etc - all as an RN. No one is immune! (But don't let that scare you away, it's far...
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    Working on a smoke-free campus

    Nascar nurse replied to ivorybunny's topic in General Nursing

    Same question could be asked why would they be overweight, why would they use illegal substances, why would they drink alcohol, why would they not exercise regularly, etc. Answer - We are all human...
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    how to be a great supervisor?

    Nascar nurse replied to *bettie*'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I also think it's good to know the people. My last administrator was fantastic. She could walk up/down halls asking staff.. how did your dad's surgery go, did your kid win their game last night,...
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    ADON responsibilities

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

    I am an ADON in northern Indiana. I make just a couple bucks more than you. I am salary and expected to take my turn at on-call rotation. Because I am salary, I DO NOT get paid any extra even when...
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    Another noob RN vs LPN question!

    Nascar nurse replied to silguy's topic in LPN to RN

    i've been on this forum for several years now and don't wish to get into with you. i'm just saying it doesn't take a "rocket scientist" to spot a troll. if you're really not, please accept my...
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    Interventions for a Terrified, Disoriented Resident

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

    How about a psych eval. Maybe psych MD can regulate meds better. It's not about trying to "dope" them, it's about enhancing their quality of
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    Another noob RN vs LPN question!

    Nascar nurse replied to silguy's topic in LPN to RN

    I suspect a troll. The post does not support the educational level I would expect from an aerospace manufacturing
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    question about narcotic dispensing

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

    Exactly the same for my facility. We can not send narcs back to the pharmacy for any reason - we flush them down the hopper (which could lead to a whole other thread). There is no reason in the...
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    Significant change or not?

    Nascar nurse replied to jessie26's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The overall intent of a significant change is to trigger an updated plan of care for the resident when needed. Although his ADL score will remain the same, he will have probably had a significant...
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    advice for a coworker

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

    Hi CCM. I experienced a very similar situation a couple years back. After much consideration I decided to just leave and say nothing. I had been at that facility for nearly 20 years and considered...
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    should I complaint?

    Nascar nurse replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You need to go back and read the OP! She said she is usually scheduled with 4 CNA's during the week and then only 3 on the weekend (Not 2). I would agree that 2 on days or 3-11 may be pushing it a...
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    should I complaint?

    Nascar nurse replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with above.. 1 nurse, 3 CNAs for 30 residents is pretty typical in LTC. Be very happy for the days you have 4
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    I wished I worked @ Wal-Mart

    Nascar nurse replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Do not allow idiots to mentally/emotionally beat you up. It's just not worth the
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    Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

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

    I'm part of nursing management - mine may be a little different 1. Some of the lame call off excuses by the repeat offenders - then they get mad at me for call off write up! 2. Begging and pleading...
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    New Grads in LTC... Opinions please

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

    As the ADON, I love to take on new grads in LTC, but I wouldn't want one that is PRN. I feel that you are going to have a very hard time getting a grasp on what you are doing on a PRN basis....
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    What tactics do you use with Know All Aides?

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

    We have a written 1:1 education form in our facility. I would probably begin with one of these & would also make sure to write the potential negative impact for both the resident and the family...
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    Old deaf man???

    Nascar nurse replied to studentsp's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. Are you even a student? I don't consider myself to be a grammar police by any stretch of the imagination, but the OP's post leaves much to be
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    How many deficiencies does your facility have?

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

    Per our cooperate policy for elopement.. one step across the threshold of the door is an elopement. Also Indiana has recently posted new surveyor guidelines on abuse... All substantiated cases of...
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    behavior monitoring

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

    Zuzi, you are stuck on the wrong question tho.. The question is - does ambien need BEHAVIOR monitoring and the answer to THAT question is... No as insominia is NOT
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    What happens after med error?

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

    And if you want to get really technical.. the facility was cited for the med error that was caused by the
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    Trifling, tricky, 2 faced cnas!!. what to do what to do??

    Nascar nurse replied to sasha2lady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just stick with this one sentence and all will be