KYGrace

KYGrace has 17 years experience.

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1. Falls

   KYGrace replied to Rainscape's topic in Geriatric

   Check the residents diagnosis list. We had a resident with frequent falls recently. He had a diagnosis of BPH on his list, so we got the MD to order a PSA. Turned out that his PSA was 3 times above the normal limit. A good rule of thumb---always ...

2. sick and tired of defending working in geriatrics..

   KYGrace replied to ulmaulma's topic in Geriatric

   I have worked in both settings, hospital and LTC. LTC is more stressful and much more rewarding. In the hospital, you deal with the acute situation then send them home, or back to the LTC facility. It makes a big difference when you have taken car...

3. the little things make you go uh ok

   KYGrace replied to celestial1's topic in Humor

   Had a patient in ER once who said he was allergic to Advil but he could take ibuprofen. Explained that Advil is ibuprofen, not sure it sunk in. Doc gave him a script for ibuprofen and he went away happy.:lol_hitti

4. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

   KYGrace replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have been an LPN for 18 years and have worked in various areas, thanks to working for a staffing agency. Currently work in LTC, which is where it all started 23 years ago as a CNA. I have worked in hospitals, doctor's office and in administration...

5. Does "the state" visit your facility often?

   KYGrace replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Geriatric

   It is the same here in KY. We have a yearly survey. We are expecting ours here any day--oh what fun!! :monkeydance:

6. Question about skilled nursing and g-tubes

   KYGrace replied to Jolie's topic in Geriatric

   There isn't a SNF here that doesn't accept a patient with G-tubes. The floor I work on has 63 residents, 14 of which are g-tubes. We have g-tube patients on all 3 floors, plus vent patients, trachs, PICC lines, IV's etc. Fortunately, for 63 reside...

7. What is it with the nurses in LTC?

   KYGrace replied to lilypad2424's topic in Geriatric

   I have worked in LTC and in hospitals and I agree with the others--you can find attitudes just about anywhere you go! LTC is not an "easy" job as others might think and the stress can be overwhelming.