dianne777RN replied to dianne777RN's topic in Hospice
Thank you all for the replies. The information I received on morphine drying up terminal secretions came from a hospice nurse. After much research, going through palliative and hospice books and my old pharmacology book from nursing school, I could n...
I am an RN in LTC and recently had a very dear resident die. She was on hospice at the end. I have had some very "hard'" deaths, struggling, clenching fists, severe terminal secretions, flailing. This lady did not exhibit any of this, in fact, was qu...
Am a new grad as of May, been working LTC for three months and am exhausted!!! My days off are spent trying to get house cleaned, laundry done, groceries AND resting because I am so tired from work!! Hardest job I ever had, love it, but soooo tired!!
dianne777RN replied to dianne777RN's topic in Geriatric
All I can tell you Capecod is that I worked medical malpractice before nursing school and lawyers are hungry for nursing home claims because short- staffed does NOT hold up in court. And they will sue the ED, the DON, the company and the RN on duty. ...
Am a new RN (may) got job LTC on evenings....love the residents!!!! I am given two wings...rehab (15 pts) and the Alzheimer's wing (24 residents). To be honest getting fed up and wondering if this is what nursing is all about. I feel the residents a...
dianne777RN replied to dass4's topic in LTC Directors
Wow, you spoke my words exactly!!! I am also a new RN working LTC and feel your frustration!! Never enough supplies or they are so disorganized you don't know where to look. Feel more of a pill-pusher, don't get any time with the residents to meet th...
dianne777RN replied to sciencegal's topic in General Nursing
I think being a CNA will give you great experience in the medical field, whether in a hospital or LTC. CNA's do the foundational patient care. It sounds like you have a compassionate heart and could give the caring and dignity and respect that patien...
dianne777RN replied to dianne777RN's topic in Geriatric
Thanks Mdgale!! You have given me much to think about!! I checked out the website you provided and they have two stars (below average) for both RN staffing and staff rating! I really appreciate your help and will re-post as I make a decision. I sure ...
dianne777RN replied to dianne777RN's topic in Geriatric
Yes, I heard right, but I don't know their total census at this point. It is a rural area. I checked on Ucomparehealthcare.com and they had a 4/5 on state inspection status, which was much better than other facilities in this area....some were ones o...
Hi everyone, I am a new grad wanting to eventually get into hospice. I was told that LTC would be a great place to start....chronically ill, geriatrics, experience with the technical skills. I had an interview today, went very well....two hours long,...
dianne777RN replied to Kittypower123's topic in Geriatric
Wow, what a wonderful story! I am a new grad RN and have an interview tommorow in an LTC. Most have implied that it is an inferior job. This really upsets me as I see nursing not as getting into something "prestigious", I got into nursing because peo...
dianne777RN replied to mom_coach_nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing
Dont worry what others think or say, you do what you feel is right for you. I commend you for raising your children and going onto your education. That is very hard to do! Best of luck to you!!