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- I learned early on in my first LTC job to just call their bluff when it comes to the "time theft" threats. If you're gonna...5
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- I absolutely agree about the morale & keeping staff happy with their job. Obviously not everyone will be happy with their...1
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- There is noexcuse for this. When we review a potential admission, we use a form on which we indicate any special needs or...3
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- Wow, did I write this? lol. Same boat, 3 months in and burnt out. Understaffed and fighting CNA's. their killing me. love...1
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- Is it possible to take a mini stay-cation? Working excessive extra shifts will burn anyone out quickly! I used to work 4-5,...1
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- They are so right- don't pick up extra days-take all ur days off- don't answer the phone. You will feel better. I agree, the...2
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- I've been working in a LTC setting for 13 years..and let me tell you, I am burnt out!!!! I look forward to my days off...1
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- I agree - you need your days off. Be protective of your free time.2
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- Ok, I'm gonna play the devil's advocate here. Don't be so sure the other LPN (who's been there 3 years) is letting the aides...1
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- Mom nurse, take heart. If you brought this to the DON's attention, she may well have done something about it. My facility...1
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- Unfortunately, you can't make people give a crap. And if management allows them to work there and provide that kind of...1
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- LTCAngel, I have been a nurse for over 20 years and I agree with you that lumping LPNs under one umbrella is unfair. As I...1
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- Agree with Brandon - it is probably time for a change. This place does not seem to be a good fit for you.2
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- The facility I work has the MCR residents spread throughout the facility. That being said, we do have a particular wing that...1
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- Is it a better environment when the caregiver steals narcotics from a person who's body is so twisted from their...5
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- as a former nursing home aide...we LOVED the kinds of families that were there to provide assistance and comfort to their...4
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- Adult children most likely to commit elder abuse - Health News, Health - Independent.ie Article raising awareness that...7
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- No one here has made the argument the money is more important than people. By making the statement that you would make...7
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- My mother in law, God rest her soul, was one of those very idealistic women who vow never to put their loved one in a home...4
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- I think people who have issues with placing loved ones in LTC would be surprised just how many residents actually *flourish*...7
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- Thank you. Our little friend who is so enamoured of home health might want to include a plan on how is is going to be PAID...5
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- Just so it doesn't seem I'm dumping on home care workers, let me stress that they provide a valuable and necessary service....8
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- I *did* in-home care as a RN. It doesn't even appear that you're in nursing school as of yet. There are a lot of barriers...8
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- I suspect these comments come from someone who has not had to seriously consider placing a family member in LTC or else you...11
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- Wow....just wow! Yes, there are issue with a lot of LTC facilities. My experience in the ER, however, is that most...6
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- You don't know what you don't know and you are making lots of assumptions on what you think you know! (Just erased a very...10
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- I've worked in and have run several nursing homes. I would have my family member in any of them. I would stay in any of...8
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- Wow that post is mostly insulting. $18000 is not just a lot of money for the 'poor' but for most people. Some elderly thrive...6
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- You can't fix stupid.5
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- Uh no. I am wary and cagey in the first place, and it would be a nightmare to me to have to go that route with a loved...2
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- Y'up. It is called "guilt". They are transparent as jellyfish and wish we weren't on to their game. Sorry, we are not the...2
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- I have a resident whose son refuses to let him wear Depends. His solution is to let his dad wear underwear with a pad. The...15
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- I wouldn't underestimate Dr. Phil too much. He reaches a lot of people and carries a lot of weight (figuratively speaking...9
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- What's with administration pandering to these people? It's really not worth it. Why don't these Administrators get it...8
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- i cant say A-MEN loud enough......2
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