Thanksforthedonuts MSN, APRN

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    Can a visiting nurse from psych sort other meds into pill box

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to teddy2009's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the state I believe for requirements. But I am almost certain al nurses can fill medisets. In Washington state only nurses, MDs, Pharmacists, and family members are allowed to fill...
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    Can a RN work as a home health nurse without an agency?

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to MAS's topic in Home Health

    *cough cough* I would recommend you open up your own agency. Seriously. It’s not easy, nor for the faint of heart, but I personally know of nurses who opened up an agency because of this reason and...
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    How to Chart on Controlling Family

    Thanksforthedonuts posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We have a sweet little old lady in our LTC setting. Unfortunately her daughter has major issues with controlling and manipulating her mom's care. Expressed desire to place her mom on a strict soy...
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    Microbiology course online?

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to Amethya's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That’s
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    Do charcoal masks work for foul smells?

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to Jaykster's topic in General Nursing

    If you get bored of the vapor rub or alcohol (even though I love the smell of alcohol wipes), you can always carry a small bottle of essential oil in your pocket and dab a few drops on the inside of...
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    A friend bought her degree from the Philippines.

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to thatgirlisangel's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe she did do her classes online, which I doubt, but I’m sure the school will say she did all her hours if she paid for them. Many “nurses/medical assistants” in foreign countries pay for...
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    Called by Law Office regarding patient fall

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to frenchxtoast's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I fond the concept of bed rails as being considered a restraint to be so stupid. More residents get hurt because of no rails. And I have seen seniors hurt by bed rails, but more often then not, they...
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    Non-diapering nursing home patients

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to ASSEDO's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I’m just reading this older thread now and WOW I’m am angry at the situation you were in AmoLucia! It seems horrifying, and honestly, is quite a normal experience in LTC. I work in a residential...
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    Delegation

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to penny186's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I understand you consider her a “friend”, but honestly, I think you just feel bad for the poor girl. I would have fired her a long time ago. You can’t fix some people, and I’ve trained enough...
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    Inappropriate patient behavior

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to zinaptl's topic in General Students

    “that is inappropriate behavior and will not be tolerated at this facility, it stops NOW” I say it very sternly. “if it continues we will have to speak to management” Then depending on the...
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    small facilities, tell me about your EMR system

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to CritterLover's topic in Nursing Informatics

    How many patients do you
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    Called by Law Office regarding patient fall

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to frenchxtoast's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would love if you could keep us updated. I work in LTC and an always worried about these type of cases. I think that in general, if you were not grossly negligent, or had intentionally harmed the...
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    Best States for RN's and NP's both in terms of pay and practice?

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to myoglobin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Myoglobin, I find Your info very helpful and exactly what I have been looking for. I graduate PMHNP in a little over 2?years from now and I live on Seattle’s east side (Bellevue/Kirkland). Have you...
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    Best States for RN's and NP's both in terms of pay and practice?

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to myoglobin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Myoglobin, I find Your info very helpful and exactly what I have been looking for. I graduate PMHNP in a little over 2?years from now and I live on Seattle’s east side (Bellevue/Kirkland). Have you...
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    How to Chart on Controlling Family

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to Thanksforthedonuts's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We intend to have a formal care conference and to speak with a social worker who is starting to follow her case. I believe it is more than just concern... there are a few things that stand out beyond...
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    Webcams in Nursing Homes?

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    Horrible idea. I would say the second WORST part of LTC are crazy family dynamics we have to deal with. You know the problems that school nurses see with crazy helicopter (or bulldozer, I heard that's...
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    Night shifters- try a weighted blanket

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree, it as to be washable! So funny, I came back to this page and now I have an add running for cooling blankets ? they must exist
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    Night shifters- try a weighted blanket

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    I have restless leg (and hands) syndrome. My sister uses a weighted blanket and claims is helps her (she’s got RLS too). I’ve been meaning to try one for ages but can’t fathom spending so much...
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    Feeling discouraged

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to guest1129128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I’m not one to sugar coat things, here are a few of my observations: - I can tell through your writing that you are pretty well educated - you have ineffective/poor coping skills -you always have...
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    Caring for a neighbor?

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to antesignani's topic in General Nursing

    From experience, families are nice.... until they’re not nice and start going crazy on you! Especially with family members who are totally out sync or naive/ignorant of truly how much help their...
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    Hospice Abuse

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to Madeinthe1980s's topic in General Nursing

    What state is this
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    Suspended for touching a child's head and face

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to GG66's topic in Emergency

    There are many delusional parents now a days. Their child is the exception to every rule and they are always a
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    Suspended for touching a child's head and face

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to GG66's topic in Emergency

    How crazy. I’m in my 20’s with 5 kids and NEVER would have thought twice about it. In my personal opinion we are too sensitive to many things and feel entitiled to being “wronged”. Sad...
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    Active investigation with board for charting errors

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to SD152420's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, charting errors aren’t typical BON material... unless we are taking about fraud? Or if someone is seriously lying on their charting. But honestly... many people get away with: Little Old...
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    Active investigation with board for charting errors

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to SD152420's topic in General Nursing

    What type of errors are we talking about? It’s hard to tell when you ask such a vague