GLORIAmunchkin72

GLORIAmunchkin72

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  1. How often do you take a break?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to Alex3's topic in General Nursing

    Do you ALWAYS get your work done on time or do you leave it undone and go

  2. Who is held liable?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to OURN83's topic in General Nursing

    I think if it goes to court they both would have to appear but in the end nurse N would take the brunt of the punishment because she has a

  3. What if CNA won't work?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to Josifek's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am so sorry you had such bad experience. The good people definitely outnumber the bad

  4. What if CNA won't work?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to Josifek's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes. It is aggravating when they don't tell anybody that they are going on break but what really got me was the fact that these residents have been up in their wheelchairs since early morning, been in...

  5. How often do you take a break?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to Alex3's topic in General Nursing

    There is a reason why the law permits scheduled breaks. A fatigued, overworked and improperly nourished person is more likely to lash out at residents or patients. They're the first ones to be singled...

  6. Power crazy pharmacist-what can be done?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to MissPiggy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Legally speaking, what you don't know will hurt you. I guess it's time to get educated and not find about the law haphazardly. They teach computer in kindergarden so it's a good place to get started...

  7. What if CNA won't work?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to Josifek's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The laziest CNA I ever worked with: She wheeled "her" residents from DR to "designated" area and said: "I'm going to break". I said: "You what???!!" I haven't seen her back since that one and only...

  8. Pharmacy Errors

    GLORIAmunchkin72 posted a topic in General Nursing

    It cannot be stressed enough for whoever receives meds from pharmacy to IMMEDIATELY verify content and promtly put narcotics under double locks. Just like we make mistakes they make mistakes too, and...

  9. Pharmacy Errors

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    My point is we have to do our part to help catch those mistakes. No system is

  10. Medical Assisting

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to ddianneepooh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The first two lines in your last paragraph says it all. That is the

  11. do you feel like the CNA's run the floor?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to babynurse223's topic in General Nursing

    It's preferable for nurses to take their own

  12. Phasing out LPN's.

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to BJ, LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    to 911 ED RN, I can't seem to find your post but I do agree (even if it would put me out of a job) that primary nursing is the best kind of nursing.

  13. do you feel like the CNA's run the floor?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to babynurse223's topic in General Nursing

    Some CNAs walk past lights and expect somebody else to get them. I don't mind taking time away from my medpass to help an aide who is working hard even if it gets me behind. But what's bad is when you...

  14. How often do you take a break?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to Alex3's topic in General Nursing

    I voluntarily don't take my breaks except for my supper (unless I'm feeling really faint or something) but I don't begrudge those who do as long as they don't stay gone a long

  15. Phasing out LPN's.

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to BJ, LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Absolutely (just a different

  16. Non-punitive med error policy

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to sbic56's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    to me the biggest causes of med errors in ltc is constant disruptions (i'am not even going to go there), and the race to be time-compliant when you have so many residents to give meds to. to send the...

  17. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I do understand and appreciate your concerns. Nurses should be given a choice whether they want to work with a med aide or not. I personally fight like a wildcat if I feel they're making me do...

  18. Do patients/families that are hostile, rude affect your morale?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to smartynurse's topic in General Nursing

    If I ever leave the nursing field it wouldn't be because of the families. MOST of my experiences are pleasant and rewarding. The not so good experiences you learn to put aside and let go. Take that...

  19. New to LTC. Any tips for me?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are getting 4 days? You are one of the lucky ones. You will have to prioritize. If something does not get done when things get very hectic let it be something that would have very minor...

  20. Thinking of leaving LTC

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sometimes it is not a lack of care or caring. It is an institution. There are Xnumber of residents and one or two shower aides. Somebody has to wait. They have to be awakened so early because there...

  21. CHANGE IS GOOD!! (Or is it?)

    GLORIAmunchkin72 posted a topic in General Nursing

    our last newsletter spoke of "change" as a good thing but unfortunately it was vague and i wasn't sure whether it was meant to shame or inspire. is change always good? common sense says that "it...

  22. Phasing out LPN's.

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to BJ, LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If all UAPs (CNAs, QMAs, MAs, PCTs, etc...) decided that they wouldn't give a dang until they get their license then it would be very

  23. A legal question.

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to SugarMagnolia's topic in General Nursing

    We had a similar incidence at my place of work not too long ago. Some narcs came up missing. I heard about it when I returned to work after almost one week off. A group of people had to take a drug...

  24. Anyone Else Out There Marked Absent For Missing A Meeting?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just wondered. Where I work you get an unexcused absence for missing a mandatory

  25. Power crazy pharmacist-what can be done?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to MissPiggy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work LTC and would also like to know what the answer is. Sorry for the double post. Didn't think the first one went