beaglelover

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1. ADON position

   beaglelover posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I just interviewed for an ADON position. I have been a charge nurse in LTC for many years, and a unit manager this year. This is a small facility and I got a very nice vibe. Any suggestions, thoughts,...

2. Before I get hired in a LTC... WTH!!!

   beaglelover replied to Mrs.RNindeed's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   In my ltc, 75% of the residents are under 65. All of the suggestions above are needed, document...and note the time something occurred not the time of the note...start new orders without delay,...

3. Unit Managers

   beaglelover posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Just wondering how often unit managers are on a med cart in your facilities? In the snf I have been working on, its almost a regular thing...maybe twice a week due to call offs...I would be...

4. weekend supervisor

   beaglelover posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hi, I am a weekend supervisor at a ltc facility in the Tampa Bay area. I think we do a really good job on the weekends, we have a Baylor program for nurses and CNA's are on 8 hour shifts. There is a...

5. communicating with CNA's

   beaglelover posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am curious how many facilities encourage communication between CNA's and nurses. I find it really helpful to give a report to my CNA's and tell them what my concerns might be with a particular...

6. PICCS and DVTS

   beaglelover posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   I would love some feedback please on a situation. An elderly man was readmitted ( sent out for pneumonia) to our LTC facility Sat afternoon with a PICC in his right arm. It was assessed to be intact,...

7. unresponsive patient

   beaglelover replied to beaglelover's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Let me elaborate on this...this facility wants CPR done even if a resident meets criteria for death!!!! This happened when a resident was found with pupils fixed, mottled, very cold to touch, no...

8. unresponsive patient

   beaglelover posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   My old facility started a policy that a code blue is to be called on all unresponsive residents. Its confusing because it says charge nurse is to get the chart and start CPR if non-responsive and...

9. MDS Job Offer-Need Advice

   beaglelover replied to nursediz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I agree, try to stay hourly. It can be an awesome task. Also due to the citations, you may have a lot of cleaning up to do. Is there anyone who is going to assist you? If there is someone helping...

10. hi from Pinellas County

    beaglelover posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi I am an RN working in ltc in Pinellas County. I am originally from NJ. I was wondering what the salary for RNs in ltc is currently. Also, when I came down here I was told that ltc paid better...

11. D5 via a g tube

    beaglelover posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    An order was received for D5 via IV or gtube for a CA pt after his radiation treatment. Has anyone out there had an order like this? We were told it was appropriate, though rare. :chuckle

12. Geriatric nurses, can you help?

    beaglelover replied to UM Review RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :kiss Hope I can help a bit. I oversee the restorative dining program at my facility. Has this resident been seen by speech(for swallowing difficulties) the dietician? Antidepressants are good but...