GLORIAmunchkin72

GLORIAmunchkin72

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  1. Hypothetical Question...

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it would be ok. Being a good samaritan does not automatically allow you to prescribe and

  2. Medpass at mealtime a dignity issue?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "...after am pass they go right to some type of activity; should we do it then?" We are not supposed to bother the residents when they're getting their nails done or engaged in other fun activities,...

  3. Medpass at mealtime a dignity issue?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is my understanding that dignity issue is the reasoning for the change. There was no elaboration. Maybe they believe it's self-explanatory, for example they don't want you to give insulin in the...

  4. Medpass at mealtime a dignity issue?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm sure they're going to do a bit of 'fine tuning', like before breakfast, after breakfast, midday, afternoon,

  5. permitting a patient to urinate in bed versus holding it in

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to dseltzer's topic in General Nursing

    This same scenario can happen on the bus on the way to Walmart. I am talking about buses that transport nursing home residents. I am sure the bus drivers already have a solution in place (turn the bus...

  6. Disrespected daily by residents

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to b.randolph's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LTC without dementia? I find that a little unusual, but if you are being disrespected on a daily basis by a number of people then I would find a different facility or another job where you can...

  7. Administering Capsules

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to nurs3ros3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "Our Doc's would not appreciate that question! " It all depends on the doctor. Many are willing to put the intruction on the MAR (have seen it many times). It is true that some foods may increase or...

  8. Administering Capsules

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to nurs3ros3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would clear it with the doctor and ask for authorization to open capsules and mix them with pudding or AS. If the patient is taking it at meal time wouldn't that fact in itself slow down

  9. Is everything computerised where you work?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    "I will use a sphyg if I have a b/p that is extremely out of range. One important facet to know is to always use the right size cuff". Occasionally I have to use a sphyg and can't always find the...

  10. I am so confused...

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to myebel's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like your DON overreacted. This could have easily been straightened out. Next time don't say "I can't". Just say "I have meds on the cart, I will find someone who can help you" or...

  11. Rn recieves notice to renew her cna license

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to RI Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    In Indiana nurses are allowed to work as

  12. Medication Aides

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to R.L.Silva's topic in General Nursing

    I personally believe in primary nursing. There are still many nurses who can do everything themselves. There are those who need a little help and there are those who delegate their whole medpass and...

  13. The Worst Its Ever Been

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    that kind of 'busy' is dangerous when basic care becomes last on the list. eventually something is going to

  14. What being an Agency Nurse did for me..

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to onetiredmomma's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations to

  15. An upset elderly patient...

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to caregiver1977's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    maybe...maybe...maybe maybe the doctor needs to have

  16. Colace and Senna BAD drugs???

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to looking_2_head_south's topic in General Nursing

    hmmm......

  17. Tips for passing clinical tests?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to jerep's topic in General Students

    That really stinks!! I am sure you have much to

  18. LTC new nurse burnt out!

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to mkahnlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a bit confused: you have a qma yet you are doing all the med pass and the

  19. Since there all those negative threads out there...

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    Awsome!

  20. Lateral Violence

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. Your unit is a reflection of who runs

  21. 2 1/2 liters ascites fluid drained

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you very

  22. RNs to write Diagnoses for medications?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    Our MAR includes all of the DXs, and I think it's a good thing. Many times a resident will ask me what am I taking this for and the dx on the MAR is a clear cut answer. I don't want to have to guess...

  23. 2 1/2 liters ascites fluid drained

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    "Seen it in ovarian... so bad that. " By what

  24. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    ""The next time i am about to shower a female with a member will you please tell me before hand"......" Thats a

  25. What do I do? Roaches, no heat...

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    There is also the possibilities that you may take one of those creepies home with