DarylinOntario

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1. nurse/patient ratio?

   DarylinOntario replied to jenicbrun's topic in LPN/LVN

   I wonder if, with the information collected by the MDS-RAI, that they will be able to assess the acuity and staff appropriately ?

2. nurse/patient ratio?

   DarylinOntario replied to jenicbrun's topic in LPN/LVN

   My last facility had me responsible for about 44 residents on a 12 hour day shift. Three med passes, three meals, all tx and any extra prn meds/vitals as well as charting. Also expected to help feed at 2 meals(lunch&supper). Includes any new skin...

3. Any other LPN's find LTC too much to deal with?

   DarylinOntario replied to cardiacnurse34's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks for the support AmberLynn :heartbeat I tried AL once, not a great experience as I missed a lot of the "structure" in LTC, the same thing I'm c/o now!! lol Maybe the staff was just sloppy at this other place. And they had me doing kitchen ...

4. Any other LPN's find LTC too much to deal with?

   DarylinOntario replied to cardiacnurse34's topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm a middle aged RPN who came back into nursing after a very long absence. Since then I've worked 6+ years in LTC in Ontario. Over those years the demands on Reg Staff have increased dramatically here. Esp with the intro of the RAI-MDS system. My la...