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Tewdles, where is there a hospice folder? On this site? Thanks!

Hello fellow nurses, i am a rather new RN, graduated last May, have worked LTC since August. i applied for a case manager position and got it!! i am so excited as this has been my dream since i...

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...

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....

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!!...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!!