patmostoi

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1. Ques. about presetting up of meds

   patmostoi replied to mondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   can't see the forest for the trees. ok first in michigan as far as i know. if in individual pkgs the meds may be set up. the pkg must stay sealed until time of use. the liquids ,stock meds, and narcs...

2. Use of diapers vs. underpads for incontinent patients

   patmostoi replied to bmaury's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   i have worked in alot of different areas. if the pt has a cath and no loose stools.only use a draw sheet. apply a&d. if loose or alot of inconts use a&d or epc cream. and a underpad.if a...

3. What is a real nurse?????

   patmostoi replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

   i have been a lpn for almost 6 years-so i am a young un. i have worked with people with different titles..some are skilled others you are afraid to work with this goes for cenas, lpns,...

4. Where is JCAHO in all of this mess??

   patmostoi replied to RNSue's topic in General Nursing

   you have got to be kidding.i know where u are coming from. i do know that census' are fudged they list resident assistant who only pass water, linen, ect and do not do pt care as staff members. so...

5. ethics

   patmostoi posted a topic in General Nursing

   hey any body around who can give me advice? i work in a nursing home. the new don came in last 6 months -she acts really nice most of the time, but i have seen her show bipolar sociopath with...

6. RN"s and LPN's mandated to work as CNA's

   patmostoi replied to chili2641's topic in General Nursing

   has anyone considered that for census-legally they are not supposed to list rns as cenas. in michigan last time i knew if an rn in the building-despite working as a cena they must be listed for state...