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  1. New RN - First nursing job in LTC and I feel like I'm drowning!!
    New RN - First nursing job in LTC and I feel like I'm drowning!!
    by knitnurse72 Apr 10
    3
    sunmaidliz
  2. Speedy med pass
    Speedy med pass
    by sbostonRN Aug 18, '11
    44
    nicenurselpn
  3. When a med runs out
    When a med runs out
    by CYoungLPN Apr 9
    13
    AngelRN27
  4. Continuing Education for Long-term Care Nurses
    Continuing Education for Long-term Care Nurses
    by rmlengel Apr 11
    1
    CapeCodMermaid
  5. A ? about patient safety in transporting via POV (wordy)
    A ? about patient safety in transporting via POV (wordy)
    by Psychtrish39 Apr 10
    3
    amoLucia
  6. nurse was unfairly dismissed
    nurse was unfairly dismissed
    by seraphimp Apr 11
    3
    amoLucia
  7. Nursing home nurses week ideas!!!
    Nursing home nurses week ideas!!!
    by NHAneedshelp Mar 27
    8
    CapeCodMermaid
  8. CNA vsResident Assistant
    CNA vsResident Assistant
    by mvm2 Apr 10
    2
    mvm2
  9. admin's what do they do ??
    admin's what do they do ??
    by fairyluv Apr 5
    8
    LTCNS
  10. Confused on lpn scope of practice
    Confused on lpn scope of practice
    by fairyluv Apr 9
    6
    CapeCodMermaid
  11. Do you LOVE to 'write people up'? Tips and timesavers!
    Do you LOVE to 'write people up'? Tips and timesavers!
    by SuzieVN Apr 7
    17
    time2go
  12. do you tell your co workers ???
    do you tell your co workers ???
    by fairyluv Apr 7
    5
    CapeCodMermaid
  13. Graduation Project Help-Geriatrics
    Graduation Project Help-Geriatrics
    by StephanieDenise Apr 7
    1
    auntiedebe
  14. dealing with Dr's
    dealing with Dr's
    by fairyluv Apr 5
    12
    SaoirseRN
  15. Unhappy staff, unsure how to cope
    Unhappy staff, unsure how to cope
    by bubbles1605 Apr 6
    12
    bubbles1605
  16. How does your facility confirm you are giving all your meds?
    How does your facility confirm you are giving all your meds?
    by fairyluv Apr 6
    25
    SuzieVN
  17. missing narc
    missing narc
    by fairyluv Apr 4
    25
    BrandonLPN
  18. Most common meds in LTC??
    Most common meds in LTC??
    by Tinker Bell RN Jun 23, '11
    19
    stardust80916
  19. Missing Narc.....but for how long?
    Missing Narc.....but for how long?
    by lvn2bsoon Feb 28, '11
    26
    stardust80916
  20. Resident Care Coordinator
    Resident Care Coordinator
    by Nurse Amy Jolie Oct 17, '11
    25
    DSkelton711
  21. Are Assisted Living Facilities required by law to have a nurse on staff?
    Are Assisted Living Facilities required by law to have a nurse on staff?
    by Lundazi Mar 31
    6
    DSkelton711
  22. RN Supervisor (weekends ONLY) in LTC/SNF?
    RN Supervisor (weekends ONLY) in LTC/SNF?
    by nervousnurse Mar 20
    4
    SuzieVN
  23. Does your SNF use EMR in any capacity?
    Does your SNF use EMR in any capacity?
    by SuzieVN Apr 1
    10
    QuoquezeMitchell
  24. Cna's gone wild!!
    Cna's gone wild!!
    by mmdavids Feb 23
    8
    SuzieVN
  25. Is this normal?
    Is this normal?
    by brendacg Apr 4
    1
    SuzieVN
  26. What shift does the 7am med pass?
    What shift does the 7am med pass?
    by keepitsimple0025 Mar 15
    30
    beckster_01
  27. Is this legal? The ulgy side of LTCCs
    Is this legal? The ulgy side of LTCCs
    by Chibilou Jan 31
    4
    SuzieVN
  28. 8hr daily sched of a rn
    8hr daily sched of a rn
    by soonrn2527 Apr 1
    9
    JBMmommy
  29. Advice and tips needed- New to LTC & mid-night shift
    Advice and tips needed- New to LTC & mid-night shift
    by GirlnextdoorRN Jan 7, '11
    14
    giulistudentnurse
  30. Re: First CNA Interview Tomorrow.
    Re: First CNA Interview Tomorrow.
    by BeltedSnow Apr 1
    0
    BeltedSnow
  31. New grad nursing home job...right for me?
    New grad nursing home job...right for me?
    by missjoopa Mar 26
    9
    SuzieVN
  32. Discouraged with LTC. Advice?
    Discouraged with LTC. Advice?
    by RoxieRN0511 Mar 14
    12
    SuzieVN
  33. Reducing ED transfers from SNF
    Reducing ED transfers from SNF
    by HelenaHandbasket Jun 9, '11
    26
    SuzieVN
  34. Increasing anxiety due to LTC
    Increasing anxiety due to LTC
    by Dltcawa Mar 28
    1
    SuzieVN
  35. Need help!! First week in assisted living
    Need help!! First week in assisted living
    by Shell5 Mar 23
    4
    SuzieVN
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