Charlie77

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1. New job in LTC and not feeling too sure about it

   Charlie77 replied to iwanna's topic in Geriatric

   I can understand what you are going through. I have been in nursing for 22 yrs. and recently tried LTC. I quit after 1 month. I could not keep up and it was stressing me that I lost 4 pounds in one week, heart raced all the time and cried everyday. D...

2. Burn out/ disgusted/ QI

   Charlie77 replied to caringchic's topic in General Nursing

   I can so relate to you Carinchic. Healthcare has lost site of the basics and focused too much on statistics, money, and bs. Sorry to add to the misery but that is where I am. Nursing is not what it was 15 - 20 years ago.

3. can anyone relate?

   Charlie77 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been a RN for 16 years. I have worked mainly in hospitals, also in dialysis. I took a position in a LTC having no experience. Oriented on unit for 3 days with me having half the load, not really having a mentor. People were nice but this is no...

4. from hospital to long term care

   Charlie77 replied to Charlie77's topic in General Nursing

   Thank- you everyone. I am so use to bedside nursing that I am hesitant in giving that up to give inservices. Like I had said I am a quiet person and do not know if I have what it takes. I can get nervous when it comes to public speaking. Again, am I ...

5. from hospital to long term care

   Charlie77 replied to Charlie77's topic in General Nursing

   That is one of my fears, being accepted since I have no LTC exp. I also think it would be a good idea to work the floor to see what they do and work on getting a little acceptance. Keep the advice coming, I need it. Thank- you to those that have repl...

6. from hospital to long term care

   Charlie77 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse for over 10 yrs. Experience in ICU, Med Surg and management. Wanting a change and am considering a position with a LTC doing staff education. My first love is patient care but am thinking this could be a good change after all thes...

7. Jcaho Medication Reconciliation

   Charlie77 replied to SEOBowhntr's topic in Medications

   I have another question on this new "policy". Upon admission say the patient is unable to answer what meds they are on, there is no transfer sheet and you have to go by the H/P from the ER doc. Then you have to call the pharmicies and maybe the doc's...