nancysymonsblod

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1. New to LTC- new charge nurse, advise please, how can I be a good charge nurse?

   nancysymonsblod replied to JLL41183RN's topic in Geriatric

   I am an RN who has been in LTC for many years. I started as a CNA at the age of 16. Being a good supervisor can be a challenge. The key is gaining respect of those that u are supervising. Never expect them to do something u wont do yourself is ...

2. Time Management Strategies!

   nancysymonsblod replied to newbieRN724's topic in Geriatric

   Good for you. Shes setting herself up for failure. The only time i will lable a cup with preset meds is when the resident refuses them and i need to go try again. Why managers arent on to this nurse is beyond me. If they are ignoring the situatio...

3. My heart is just not in it...

   nancysymonsblod replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric

   Good for you. I have been primarily in LTC for close to 37 years and i am proud of my field. I like you went elsewhere and found myself craving to go back. Bonding and establishing a relationship with the elderly is rewarding. The pay isnt as goo...

4. POLL LTC Nurses... please answer

   nancysymonsblod replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric

   Actually i hate to date myself but i started in nursing when cloth was the only available product in LTC. Studies have proven that cloth is more effective to prevent skin breakdown. Residents are changed more often and they allow the skin to breat...

5. Is this Safe? Census: 45 / ID Bands: 0 / # of Nurses: 1

   nancysymonsblod replied to carriebarton59's topic in Geriatric

   I am an RN who has been in long term care for over 35 years. I love LTC and I agree. If someone puts an ID band on me i will kick u also. Do u walk around your house with a name tag? The facility is their home and we are a part of their family. T...

6. Giving alcohol to a resident

   nancysymonsblod replied to fournee's topic in Geriatric

   It is not unusual for residents to have a drink or two in long term care, especially an assisted living. Lets face it at that age your not there to be their mother or father. Nothing wrong at all as long as the physician is aware. Been in long ter...

7. New RN, thinking of accepting LTC job

   nancysymonsblod replied to wintersetmom's topic in Geriatric

   I have been a nurse for 34 years. I have worked acute and LTC. I prefer long term care as critical thinking has to be tops. In acute care u always have a doc somewhere. In LTC u dont. I have excellent nursing skills and do everything that acute ...

8. OMG, will i ever stop being tired???

   nancysymonsblod replied to dianne777RN's topic in Geriatric

   I have been a nirse for 34 years. I am also the mother of 3. I was an LPN when i got married and decided to complete my RN when I was pregnant with my 3rd child. I had 3 kids under thae age of 4 and worked full tine when i was completing my RN year...