bethann2727

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1. Bravo LTC Nurses!

   bethann2727 replied to Retired APRN's topic in Geriatric

   It is often a "thankless" job. Appreciate the pat on the back more than you know!

2. Elders Say the Darnedest Things!

   bethann2727 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric

   Had a 95 year old or who would slip in and out of orientation....He was asking when his parents would be there to pick him up one afternoon. Knowing he might be able to work his way back with a few questions I asked his age and got the correct answe...

3. Snow stories

   bethann2727 replied to bethann2727's topic in Geriatric

   Funny how we pray to do new skills then when mastered we pray we won't need to do them lol

4. Snow stories

   bethann2727 replied to bethann2727's topic in Geriatric

   Skiing to work! I love it! I live close enough to walk to work now...is very freeing to know you can enjoy the sights and sleep at home :)

5. The state is coming the state is coming

   bethann2727 replied to Younglpn87's topic in Geriatric

   My facility has federal and state survey.....double the fun! Try to keep calm, focus, go by procedure and be honest if you are nervous and make a mistake... asking to start over is better than continuing if you make a mistake. It is a relief when ...

6. Snow stories

   bethann2727 replied to bethann2727's topic in Geriatric

   ...those who couldn't get to work due to weather. No neat stories though.

7. Snow stories

   bethann2727 replied to bethann2727's topic in Geriatric

   39 hours....Wow! That's a real long time! I worked 80 hours last week covering my shifts and filling in for those who

8. Snow stories

   bethann2727 posted a topic in Geriatric

   Curious to know if anyone has a funny or frustrating or inspiring "snowed in at work" story to share.

9. Challenging assignments

   bethann2727 replied to bethann2727's topic in Geriatric

   Lol....maybe I do...not naming it! It is a tough job but one I gotta keep :)

10. Challenging assignments

    bethann2727 posted a topic in Geriatric

    Anyone dealing with challenging assignments? My current nurse/pt ratio (on paper) should be easy blindfolded. I have 21 on days....BUT they are in two separate "houses" that are adjacent...I have to push a cart back & forth. The challenge com...

11. Sleeping on night shift in LTC

    bethann2727 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric

    Sometimes it's because the person has to work two jobs (day & night shift) to make ends meet. Some house supervisors will overlook the "naps" if pts are clean, dry and sleeping & someone is catching the call lights. Right or wrong that's ju...