sdcradius

sdcradius has 10 years experience and specializes in LTC and med surg.

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1. I can't do it all

   sdcradius replied to nursecrk's topic in Geriatric

   I'm so sorry your LTC experience is like this. First of all I have to ask where is your DON, ADON, or SDC to help you? Second, has any one filed a complaint (ie family, other staff) to the state about the job? I have to say my very first experience i...

2. Aaaaarrrrrrggggggh!!

   sdcradius replied to lil' girl's topic in Geriatric

   okay i must say that is really bad. I know over the last holiday we had, management came in and worked as cna's because we were so short. Our facility does not use agency and we were down 14 aids (meaning we had 14 positions open) all of the cna's ...

3. LPN's just glorified nurse aids in LTC? Huh?

   sdcradius replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Geriatric

   I don't feel as if they are. LPN's can do 90% of the things an RN can do in LTC. The only thing they cannot do in our facility is cahnge dressing on Centeral and PICC lines or pull midlines. They can do most other things. I'm sorry someome told y...

4. Advice Please!!!!!!

   sdcradius replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric

   I have wored in LTC for over 8 years now. It is hard to staart off on a new shift. My advice is to be involved with as much as you can with the CNA's. I have worked agency in LTC also and I do know the chew me up and spit me out really good. From the...

5. Advice Please!!!!!!

   sdcradius replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric

   see below