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    Change in condition documentation

    quiltynurse56 replied to Samanthatbo12's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Chart what you saw just like you did here. Also, chart anything you did to assess the resident. Call the doctor to let them know, they might want to see them at the
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    Patient refusing meds, combative

    quiltynurse56 replied to Trubie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, I am thinking you do not work LTC. Sometimes it is their routine meds they fight against. Yes, sometimes we have to crush them and put the meds in applesauce or pudding to see of they will take...
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    Building-wide burnout

    quiltynurse56 replied to notanumber's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I worked for a facility, we had nurses meetings once a month. These included the DON, ADON and many times the Administrator. There were times we discussed needs as you are talking about. Admin...
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    Item for nursing school

    quiltynurse56 replied to NursetoNP23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wore cheap watches during school. A year ago I purchased and AppleWatch. I did so because I go through batteries so fast, say one or more a month. Being able to charge it when I sleep and not...
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    Not accepted

    quiltynurse56 replied to susanolu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How about starting out at a Community College and get LPN or
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    Need user guide on PointClickCare

    quiltynurse56 replied to cowsmoo2's topic in General Nursing

    I went looking and you can log onto pointclickcare.com and see if any of the information will help
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    Need user guide on PointClickCare

    quiltynurse56 replied to cowsmoo2's topic in General Nursing

    Ask if they have the manual for PCC and also ask if they have a "cheat" sheet for the common things you will need. If now, you may be able to help develop one. I work agency and each nursing home has...
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    Male nursing student and female patient

    quiltynurse56 replied to StudentNurseM1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I work in LTC. Nor have I been around when a foley was needed to be inserted and a male nurse on duty. Now, when orienting a nurse, male, one of the residents asked me if he was going to have her...
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    Any nurses with mental illness?

    quiltynurse56 replied to CaliSarah's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Chiming in here. GAD and chronic depression. Well treated and under control. I have been working long term care since I graduated two years ago, first as an employee of a facility and now as a...
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    Interview at Mayo Clinic MN

    quiltynurse56 replied to KatheClaire's topic in General Nursing

    Minnesota and Florida are opposites as far as weather goes. Rochester it a great city. There is a lot of shopping around there. I would say it is very cosmopolitan as they have physicians from...
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    Who is planning to retire in a few years?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Retired Nurses

    I hope to in about 5 years. LTC is doing a number on my body. We are moving to south Texas this year and hope to get a job in something different. This is also where we will spend our retirement...
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    Ageism

    quiltynurse56 replied to katbird03's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Since I went to school later, the only ageism I have experienced was from a clinical instructor. I tend to look at another nurse's skills and work rather than age too. There are some great younger...
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    Geriatric Nursing?

    quiltynurse56 replied to CarolynB1991's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Geriatrics is great. You get to know the patient and you do make a difference in their lives. Many become like family. It also can take a lot of patience too. Those of us who work it, love it and...
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    Took NCLEX-RN near the passing standard in all areas

    quiltynurse56 replied to FutureRn2018ly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try the app NCLEX-RN Mastery and add it to your routine. Make sure you read the rationales too. Saunders is pretty good too. You are so very close so next time may be the
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    Pn result

    quiltynurse56 replied to Lyze's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Depends on the state where you live too. Since you have not heard yet, you seem to live in one of those states. I read on here all the time that California takes a long time. I had results from...
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    Should i postpone the NCLEX exam?

    quiltynurse56 replied to newmom17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are scheduled and have paid for it. Go ahead and take it. This way if you fail, you will know what to expect. You may even surprise yourself and pass. Think about the head to toe assessment....
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    black socks or white socks?

    quiltynurse56 replied to jellybea's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I do too. Probably because I work LTC. My shoes are commented on many times. The CNAs are usually the only ones who see my socks and they love them
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    Day shift or Night shift

    quiltynurse56 replied to ADIDCRNStudent's topic in General Nursing

    While night shift tends to be slower, there are many nights where they are quite busy. I do prefer nights over days as an agency nurse as it gives me time to get used to their systems and way of...
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    Corporate took over my facility...

    quiltynurse56 replied to Mysilver1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked LTC for a few years, first as a CNA and then as nurse. These ratios seem pretty normal to me. Some things may need to be adjusted. Many places do 1/2 of the baths in the morning and...
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    Too much Morphine-scopolamine+stesolide

    quiltynurse56 replied to KarinBe's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know if you are a nurse or not. Morphine is not only given for pain but it is also given in hospice/comfort care to slow down the breathing and makes the breathing more comfortable, the...
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    12 hour oe 8 hour shift better for depression/anxiety/mental illness?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Lucky724's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have depression and anxiety and take meds for them. I am a night person so that is the time I work. I much prefer an 8 hour shift over a 12 hour one. At least wth the 8 hour shifts, I can get...
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    Administration of PRN narcs too close to scheduled meds??

    quiltynurse56 replied to pumpkinspice's topic in Patient Medications

    I am with the others and treat them as separate
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    New BSN vs veteran LPN

    quiltynurse56 replied to kiyoshi kazuya's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The title of this post hit me wrong. New BSN vs veteran LPN? It isn't a competition. One thing to remember is that there is going to be somewhat of a difference between an experienced nurse and a...
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    Lpn vs Rn

    quiltynurse56 replied to Jeannabug94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some schools also have a ladder approach. The first two semesters are the same for ADN and LPN. If you want to get an LPN license, your 3rd semester is specific for LPN. The third, fourth and fifth...
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    first shift experience in ltc

    quiltynurse56 replied to Newgurl17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I found that if I outlined my shift into segments and what needs done when, I find I do better than if I haven't done so. When I worked evenings it went something like this: 2pm Report and count...