Purpsfrog

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1. Dealing with bad coworker

   Purpsfrog posted a topic in Geriatric

   I am having problems with the nurse that I follow. She is covering my hall while another nurse is on maternity leave. There are 26 residents on this hall, and it is challenging. Every day when I come in, 2 feeding tubes are clogged. I always check th...

2. Abuse swept under the rug

   Purpsfrog replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric

   I used to work agency, went to 40something facilities over 8 years. Yes this does happen at some places. Call the state. You can report anonymously, at least in PA. They have 3 days to show up here, and they will. If you can't find the # look at cms....

3. tips about new grad working in SNF-LTC please!!!

   Purpsfrog replied to xiaobear007's topic in Geriatric

   First of all, good luck! It's a ridiculously difficult environment. Yes, you are going to need to learn to manage your time. I only graduated a couple months ago and had 8 days of orientation before assuming an assignment. The first two weeks were he...