GLORIAmunchkin72

GLORIAmunchkin72

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  1. The right to refuse has so many interpretations

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    I think if someone decides they want to stink for days they better get a private

  2. The right to refuse has so many interpretations

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    It helps to know your residents, and no does not always mean no, that is why you need to offer 3

  3. GDR's, what has been your experience?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to terraqueous's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    " If symptomatic can go back up." Sometimes you cannot go back and when that happens it's very

  4. Stethoscope and Superbugs

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to rumwynnieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I use alcohol wipes on just about everything that needs to be cleaned at work. I hope that's not what you mean by 'cancer

  5. I am the only nurse getting high blood glucose numbers

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to ricksy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "Wipe that 1st drop of blood away with a dry 2x2, not an alcohol pad. The practice of using an alcohol pad to wipe away that 1st drop contaminates the next drop and the glucometer will display an...

  6. Regarding Mother's Day...

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You must be

  7. Advice please!

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to RN315's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "LTC is hard and a minefield to work. do yourself a favor. Loose that attitude. get out from behind the desk and answer a call bell.

  8. When a med runs out

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to CYoungLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "Use the e kit AND make sure that a request for replacement for the ekit is sent to the pharmacy. Nothing is more irritating than going to the ekit to find multiple use slips inside and empty med...

  9. When a med runs out

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to CYoungLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Special delivery. It's expensive, so it's best not to let med run out in the first place. I was told by my coworkers, that they were told, that 'if it's in the building give it!'. What exactly that...

  10. New hospital gown design

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    And do away with all the

  11. Unhappy staff, unsure how to cope

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to bubbles1605's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "I work 2nd shift in a long term care facility as an aide, and have been there for almost 3 years. My co-workers and I get along fantastic, and work together as a team, as we should. The only problem...

  12. What shift does the 7am med pass?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to keepitsimple0025's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is a gray area that has caused some morning residents to either get the same meds twice or not get them at

  13. Short nursing staff

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If it happens once in a while you can deal with it but if it happens a lot it's a different story. Everybody is trying to keep their head above water and your ability to help is limited because you...

  14. I just need some advice on this one, and it's making me NERVOUS.

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to sherabear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "Since when does "PRN" = "If the nurse thinks she needs it"?" Does not the nurse need to 'assess' before giving a

  15. Tell the CNA to clock out and go home

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is only one way to find

  16. There's a Mousetrap In My Med Cart

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to 99percentangel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "By law, the medication nurse isn't supposed to be helping patients to the bathroom while passing meds" That is news to

  17. Residents missing clothes?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to KRODD's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Even with names they do get mixed up. Some residents end up with clothes they don't recognize in their

  18. Runny nose during shift

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in General Nursing

    vasorhinitis comes to mind...very

  19. Is it ever ok to remove a resident from his room while giving routine care

    GLORIAmunchkin72 posted a topic in General Nursing

    while giving routine care to roommate? I would think

  20. Throw Away Nurses

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to kmcguirern's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is very unfortunate but the reality is even if you got hired you would be the first one they would look at if any narcs came up missing and you really don't need that. Good luck to

  21. How to get faster at med pass

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to noyesno's topic in Medical-Surgical

    When things get hectic I like to concentrate on my medpass and let the aides do their thing. Getting pulled into different directions you can lose your focus and endanger your residents. Besides,...

  22. What song describes your workplace environment?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's easy: dueling

  23. Distraction activities

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Totally agree with the others. That is way too

  24. Is Tramadol a 'true' narcotic or just a pain reliever?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Every now and then that question comes up at work and everyone seems to have their own definition. I was thinking it was a true opioid even though synthetic. Drugs.com classifies it as...

  25. Today's Dr. Phil shocker: Nursing home abuse

    GLORIAmunchkin72 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Or more specifically elder abuse. A woman states this particular nursing home has been abusing her mother for 2 years. Would you wait that long to remove your mother if you believed she was? Something...