Betty Smith

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1. Yikes! Another bad observation at an LTC facility

   Betty Smith replied to eddy's topic in Geriatric

   If a nurse is endangering pts and you have the proof (glucometer) you can notify your state board They will investigate themselves.

2. Yikes! Another bad observation at an LTC facility

   Betty Smith replied to eddy's topic in Geriatric

   Stat minimums for staffing in LTC have not been updated in 15 years. what do you expect? Our LTC facility stays above the minimum and still does not have enough staff and of course, company won't pay for more. They recently decreased a few of the ...

3. Survey: Would there be a nursing shortage if...

   Betty Smith replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I feel that more money will not help me if I am sued or loose my position d/t poor staffing. Better benefits and salary may entice people to become nurses and thereby decrease that shortage. One nurse to 30 LTC pts is to many pts, esp if they are b...