KUDOS to LTC nurses

Nov 03, 2009 03:51 PM

by cardiacmadeline

I went out to lunch today and there was a group of nursing home residents with a couple members of the nursing staff out eating lunch. I just thought it was a very nice thing to see. I love my elderly patients, it is my favorite patient population to take care of. However, I don't think I could ever do LTC nursing. So after seeing that today, I felt like I need to tell all you LTC nurses and nursing assistants--thank you for taking care of our elderly population, it takes a very special person to work in LTC.

JB2007 · Nov 03, 2009, 04:02 PM

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Thanks it is always nice to hear something positive about nursing home nursing. I would have to agree the elderly are a great bunch of people to work with.

Sparrowhawk · Nov 03, 2009, 04:42 PM

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Thank you.

josh1974 · Nov 03, 2009, 04:42 PM

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Thank you!!! I'm a new nurse that started at a local ltc about 2 months ago cause the money is good, the experience is good, and a friend gave me a good reference! haha. I was put on 2nd shift on the subacute unit, vents and trachs, we call it the psych/ICU. I do love the residents and it breaks my heart when we lose one, which is often! So, just thanks for the kudos, it helps!

**TheCommuter** · Nov 03, 2009, 07:28 PM

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Thanks for the kudos! LTC is one of the more thankless, underappreciated areas of nursing, so it is always nice when someone thanks us for what we do.

chellelynn25 · Nov 03, 2009, 09:07 PM

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Thank You!!

kkluczynski · Nov 04, 2009, 09:39 AM

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Thanks that makes us feel good!!!

mcknis · Nov 04, 2009, 11:28 AM

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Like the OP stated, it is always nice to see LTC caregivers out with their residents. I remember working at a restaurant during high school and seeing ALFs bringing their residents in week after week. No one made any comments when they were there; however, most were just glad to see their elderly counterparts still being an actice part of society. I give credit to all of my LTC/ECF fellow nurses. It is one area that I wouldn't be able to work in, but it definitely deserves much respect for those who are employed there!!!

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KUDOS to LTC nurses

KUDOS to LTC nurses

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