You were right to report- it shows that you have nothing to hide . Recently in Israel we researched the med errors and found that while most go unreported because of fear of backlash- most nurses are...
We tried a financial reward for those who respected their work schedules and made no changes (unless really justified - like being hospitalized for appendicitis and the like). Some workers enjoyed the...
It sounds like a question for your boss. You don't want to be responsible for this. I was once called for an admission at 7pm when I was the only one left in the building from administration (I am...
I think you have to separate the two issues- by law he has a right to watch what he wants and we all have to help him (no different than lighting up a cigarette to your COPD patient -without the...
achot chavi replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
U did the right thing- but next time if someone is sleeping in a shift u must wake them and remind them what they are getting a salary for - I don;t care if they read a magazine )|(or better a...
achot chavi replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
For starters- Lots of luck- don't try to change anything right away (unless its dangerous to you or to others and u could lose ur license) . You were right to say lead by example. BE VERY PATIENT!!!...
achot chavi replied to sassysteph7's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Yes appearances R IMPORTANT and I hate to see a nurse giving off an unprofessional image ( it taints us all) but lets not 4get whats really important- proper professional behavior, judgement,...
Hi Y'all, Sometimes being fired is the best thing that can happen to a person especially if he is behaving in a way that is begging for it- even if he doesn't know it - he wants to be fired- What you...
I think it's a matter of being prepared (mentally and physically) before going into that 12 hour shift and pacing yourself. Some nursing positions lend themselves better for 8 hour shifts and some...
achot chavi replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Yes 30 to a nurse is doable as long as ur organized, try bringing all ur supplies with u to avoid running back and forth ,work wit ur head not jumping around aimlessly, always know where ur staff is...
achot chavi replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
So many issues here- just how oriented in this patient- is she able to make her own decisions? Can she be bargained with- We will go our of bed for only one hour (and make sure u keep ur promise) Does...
Ok lets keep this all in perspective- I was an MDS coordinator for two LTC/SNF's in NY and am now an ADNS. The MDS coordinator is EXPECTED to work diligently and try to get the most money for her...
achot chavi replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing
absolutely especially in the good ol days when our unit wasn't airconditioned. i still can manage a 5 minute shpritz off if the need arises. never more as i need to be on call.... showering after...
achot chavi replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in General Nursing
You asked for advice although personally I think you have already made your decision, Yes your program is rigorous and I think the pressure of maintaining such a high grade point average is also...
I think that the best place for info is from the person who interviewed you, it would certainly show her/him that you are serious. No 2 facilities are identical and you should ask to speak to the...
:yeahthat: I would agree but that would be an emotional response. An investigation has to be carried out to determine if the nurse got the meds from another source etc. and give the nurse a warning...
OK I understand I have been out of the country and Thank G-D here in Israel the LTC's are heavily audited and generally do a good job (or lose their license and patients). But what happened to...
achot chavi replied to purplesdk's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I was sent to a course and it helped me learn to get the most for the facility (without lying of course!!). I then did MDS's for another facility part time in addition to my full time in the first...
1. I worked 5 years in NY in SNF's- 1 year as a staff nurse, 2 years as a Head Nurse for 40 pts and 2 years as a PCC for 80+ patients. I guess my place was pretty good but when I started working the...
achot chavi replied to ladybiker711's topic in Geriatric, LTC
You wont know till you try . There are some good sites explaining Alzheimers and Dementia dx and tx try googling and reading. I find the feild fascinating. and I only wanted to work in pediatrics...
achot chavi replied to aerinlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC
aerinlpn, YES get your own liability insurance, NEVER rely on the facility- you make a mistake (and we all do) and watch how fast they desert you!! In our nsg hme we have 40 pts to 1 lpn, and 4 cna's...