BentHalo

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1. NURSE STAFFING ACT NOW! Do something!! HR 3168 & S1567

   BentHalo replied to Guest1176712's topic in Activism

   I TOTALLY AGREE!! Speaking as a LTC RN, I truly realize and appreciate the Staffing/Ratio concerns expressed by Acute/Critical Care, ER/Trauma and other Specialty Care Nurses for optimal Patient Care Outcomes. In the LTC-Sub Acute (Re...

2. Staff- Patient Ratios

   BentHalo replied to skyanurse's topic in Safety

   The staffing situation at the SNF/Rehab that I work has become so desperate, they're asking if any of us nurses (LPNs & RNs) would consider working as CNAs..The legal ramifications of that are VERY RISKY on MORE than 1 level!!! Should an em...

3. Reporting a facility for staff ratio issues?

   BentHalo replied to ICUEDMursenary's topic in General Nursing

   Try working a shift in a SNF. 40 elderly Residents with Dementia with Sundowning and/or other health issues. The Staffing Ratio on Days/Eves is 2 Nurses and 3 CNAs (last night it was 2 Nurses and 2CNAs after 7pm),on the overnight shift it's ONE Nurse...

4. I've had it with bedside nursing! What else can I do?

   BentHalo replied to PCU_RN9's topic in Career Support

   Im an AAS-RN 25+ yrs and of the Baby Boomer generation. I work in a SNF ,40 bed Unit with (typically) 3 CNAs,plus one other Nurse. More & more is being expected along with going live w/EMR next week.... Today, stomach hurts just knowing that...

5. Forever a LTC/Rehab Nurse?

   BentHalo replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

   Being a Nurse with 30+ years varied experience, I love LTC Nursing,but admitting,I HATE the working conditions that CONSTANTLY seems to prevail!!! 1 Nurse /20 Residents ,3 CNA's (millennials) Some how,you're to complete a 20 bed med pass, treatmen...