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1. Don't feel sorry for me because I work in long term care...

   rose-n-arrows replied to rose-n-arrows's topic in Geriatric

   I have spoken to my former instructors about what my job entails. They have given me their blessings to share my experiences with current nursing students. They can't speak from experience regarding the role of a nurse in a SNF/LTC in today's healt...

2. Don't feel sorry for me because I work in long term care...

   rose-n-arrows replied to rose-n-arrows's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks for the great comments!

3. Don't feel sorry for me because I work in long term care...

   rose-n-arrows replied to rose-n-arrows's topic in Geriatric

   People don't realize many things until they are in a particular situation. I'm no longer concerned with whether I am perceived to be a "real nurse" by those who simply don't know. My residents and their family members know that I am a nurse, as doe...

4. Don't feel sorry for me because I work in long term care...

   rose-n-arrows posted a topic in Geriatric

   I love working in long term care. In nursing school, LTC was touted as being the least desirable job in nursing. Instructors warned students that assessment skills would be lost and future employment opportunities outside of LTC would be nil. Wh...

5. New Grad just got a job at LTC/rehab

   rose-n-arrows replied to BosSM22's topic in Geriatric

   Perfect! If you heed this advise, you will be a stellar nurse :)

6. New Grad just got a job at LTC/rehab

   rose-n-arrows replied to BosSM22's topic in Geriatric

   My advice is always the same. Expect that it will take forever to accomplish your med passes in the beginning. Do not take short cuts. Trust that you will improve as you become more familiar with your job. You will learn to provide quality care w...

7. Surveyors on site--help with GTube Medications?!?

   rose-n-arrows replied to santeeaholic's topic in Geriatric

   Some meds may form a precipitate when combined, possibly clogging the tubing. The facility where I work just completed a deficiency free survey. That's right, zero deficiencies! I invited the surveyors to observe me administering a feeding and med...

8. Irony & DSHS

   rose-n-arrows replied to rose-n-arrows's topic in Geriatric

   DSHS=Department of Social and Health Services-They are social workers who check on residents from time to time, particularly when the resident has a pending discharge to home. They ensure the resident received appropriate treatment during his/her st...

9. Irony & DSHS

   rose-n-arrows replied to rose-n-arrows's topic in Geriatric

   I asked for his ID and led him to the DON prior to the interview. It's always good to reiterate the importance of checking ID, so thanks!

10. Irony & DSHS

    rose-n-arrows posted a topic in Geriatric

    This is still annoying me a couple of days after the incident so I'm venting. The other day a man showed up at the nurses's station, identified himself as DSHS personnel and asked to interview a resident who will be discharging home soon. No proble...

11. Happy Nurses Week Cards...

    rose-n-arrows replied to Joe V's topic in Humor

    Monday-Awesome shirt and beautiful corsage+card of thanks Tuesday-Starbucks and donuts-also retractable ID card clip that says "Nurses Rock" Wednesday-Day off!(Coincidence) We shall see what Thurs and Fri will bring. Monday was plenty, really:)

12. for those in LTC..what songs do your residents like?

    rose-n-arrows replied to AshleyinSTL's topic in Geriatric

    I have found that songs with an easily recognized chorus go over well. "I've been workin' on the rail road", "Oh my Darling, Clementine" "My Bonnie lies over the ocean", "My country tis of thee", "Yankee Doodle" to name a few. I googled and went t...

13. IM injections - divide into 2 or keep as 1?

    rose-n-arrows replied to samyaira's topic in Medications

    Though not evidence-based, per se~ One poke= sore muscle, apply cool pack to affected area and give analgesic, if warranted. Two pokes=only if necessitated by dose. Second poke likely to elicit compounded discomfort due to patient tensing more in a...

14. Want to start looking for a different job, but feel guilty.

    rose-n-arrows replied to rose-n-arrows's topic in Geriatric

    I'm smiling because that's almost exactly what my husband said:) This guilt feeling is more associated with the residents than my employer.

15. Want to start looking for a different job, but feel guilty.

    rose-n-arrows posted a topic in Geriatric

    I have worked in a SNF/LTC RN position for almost 6 months. I like my coworkers, like the residents, and have become more efficient in my job. The problem~I'm afraid for the future of geriatric nursing, and I'm afraid that if I don't make a move ou...