Ruthiegal

Ruthiegal

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  1. Telephone Triage Certification by NCC

    Ruthiegal replied to norma_njm's topic in Telephone Triage

    It is now 2009 and the NCC does not offer this certification anymore, you now certify with ANCC in Ambulatory Care which now inclueds telephonic nursing...

  2. RN in Long-Term Care

    Ruthiegal replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked LTC a lot through the years. My take on working with LPN's is that they are nurses too, and you are co workers, if they have been there longer you can learn a lot from them about your...

  3. first night on nights=(

    Ruthiegal replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Your first nights on Midnights is never easy, your body is used to that daytime schedule. You will get used to it, but make sure you are getting your sleep during the day. Darken your bedroom...

  4. Can we teach taking Vital Signs to a non-health personnel?

    Ruthiegal replied to LizWakefieldRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see why you couldn't teach your aunt to take Grandma's Blood Pressure, and Pulse.... give her some guidelines for too high or too low so she knows when to check with Grandma's doctor. many...

  5. Racoon Round Worms - Emerging Zoonosis

    Ruthiegal replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to handle them to get the round worms.... it comes from contact with their feces, and it can be in the dirt or anywhere that they travel at night. Yes they are nocturnal and if you see...

  6. fellow nurses: what do you think about Kangen water?

    Ruthiegal replied to bluejeanjunkie's topic in General Nursing

    Do a google search on Kangen Water, and read some of the sites with negative information they are saying it is Ionized Water, and you will be asked to buy it at a cost higher than need be. Do your...

  7. Question about Injections and who can give them

    Ruthiegal replied to CareteamRN70's topic in General Nursing

    If the LPN does not have pharmacology certification they would not be able to give injections. I know most schools offer that right along with the training, but there was a time when they did not, so...

  8. I feel so stupid. What should I have done?

    Ruthiegal replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    You absolutely did the right thing. Elderly can quickly become septic with a UTI. If they are unable to communicate what hurts and when, how would you know! I worked LTC for a very long time, and...

  9. LTC-Is it that bad???

    Ruthiegal replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    LTC is hard, but it can also be rewarding, and a good place to learn about basic patient care. You will work hard. You have to like people in general and want to help them... but over all any job is...

  10. oxygen question

    Ruthiegal replied to Amy2005's topic in General Nursing

    Another term for O2 therapy at

  11. Working nights is killing me.

    Ruthiegal replied to aeronursenj's topic in General Nursing

    What this poster said.... getting enough sleep is a big part of the fit, my husband is the gatekeeper, and he won't wake me unless it is truly an emergency...I have some darkening window treatments,...

  12. Drug addicted patient at a nursing home and only 46 years old

    Ruthiegal replied to roro13us's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Document, Document, Document!!!! Document her complaint, behavior, and attitude every time she is asking for the PRN medications. speak with the physician about all the overlapping meds, and how...

  13. Debate- End of Life

    Ruthiegal replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that dying with dignity and respect is much better than letting someone live in a body that no longer works, with a brain that no longer recognizes loved ones. If it is their time let them...

  14. willing to relocate

    Ruthiegal replied to arcoiris's topic in General Nursing

    Use your cover letter to share the relocation information. Not sure how to approach the relocation assistance/hiring bonus question. Good

  15. home based triage pay???

    Ruthiegal replied to luvmyhubby's topic in Telephone Triage

    I do telephone triage and I make 30$ and hour, but I am on and in ready to take calls as they come in. Another wards for my 9 hour shift, 10p-7:30am I am "on the clock" and getting paid. I get paid...

  16. Where do I start looking?

    Ruthiegal replied to khpknightingale's topic in Telephone Triage

    Start by checking with insurance companies in the area larger ones often have call centers. Do a search online for 24/7 nurse lines, nurse advice lines, telephone triage, and telephonic nursing. You...

  17. i kinda feel like an idiot....

    Ruthiegal replied to southernbeegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Better to fee a little embarrassed than die from an MI or another PE. It's never silly to get chest pain and SOB evaluated! Now smile that you were not in serious trouble and do it again if you...

  18. What would you have said to this CNA

    Ruthiegal replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would have waited till she was done, and then given her the choice to do what was asked or go home. Write her up or report whichever is appropriate. If she chose to go home, she would most likely...

  19. What do you do with your dogs during 3 7a-7p shifts???

    Ruthiegal replied to goofygreyhound's topic in General Nursing

    Fina a pet sitter in your area that can come let them out and play with them during the day. They are usually reasonable, just make sure they are bonded and will give you references. I love ours. I...

  20. night shift workers how much sleep do you really get?

    Ruthiegal replied to blondnursey's topic in General Nursing

    I try to go to bed by 9a and sleep till at least 4pm. I start at 10pm and work until 7:30am... If I don't enough sleep I can go the next shift, but if I don't sleep well for more than 2 days in a row...

  21. PAY RATE ISSUE

    Ruthiegal replied to sunset1986's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Did the OP mean they would train her in those jobs as it relates to the facility so she understands job functions of all positions below her as an RN? Another wards her orientation would involve...

  22. Need input on how to get help for Manic family member

    Ruthiegal replied to waitingforthedream's topic in General Nursing

    I went through a similar situation with a family member. The day he finally broke with reality, I called 911 and off we went to the ER. While there this social worker came and spoke with him for...

  23. LTC Floor Rehabilitation

    Ruthiegal replied to SitcomNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Try doing a google search for Restorative Nursing Program Guidelines. I just did and got 190,000 hits and some of the first web sites that come up look like they may have much of the information you...

  24. Telephone Triage RNs - help!

    Ruthiegal replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    For the interview be ready to answer questions about how you will handle certain scenario's. For example: A dad calls about his 5 year old who bumped her head and has a goose egg. What kind of...

  25. My God, these family members!!

    Ruthiegal replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Was the daughter yelling at you disabled? Let them run and fetch for themselves. If what Mom needs is within her ability to do, not a safety issue etc, tell her she is perfectly welcome to do it, or...