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As far as jobs in Pgh, there are many good LTCs/ rehabs you might want to consider.

Not true..we LTC nurses really could care less about what type of insurance the res has. Also, they would have to have a break in the skilling...most returns to the hosp are due to what the res is...

Yes and no. We have weekly meetings. I go to the ones they post in advance. We do have self learning packets for some of them.

Our e kit really needs updated. Bad. With newer abtx and sicker patients...yeah, needs done. I think our local branch is just over worked and streched to thin. There are a ton of LTCs in our area....

Stat drugs...anything we need, not in our E box and really must be given within a few hrs...pain meds, abtx..

That is how we used to have service.

IN LTC, when we get an admit, a lot or re admit it is common for the docs that see them in the hospital to follow in the LTC so it is nice when you have an idea that the orders will be very similar...

There was an older thread on this, but I thought i would start a new one to get new perspectives. There for a while it seemed like we had great weekend/ evening service. Last month or so the...

TED...If you have any concerns, I recommend you first start off with the EMTs/ Parmedics that are on your team, they might be able to answer some questions. If the EMTs/ Paramedics have any...

How about ask your pharmacy/ IV nurse? You can try over on the IV nursing board too.

I think I understand what the OP is saying. A few times if I am swamped with things, I will get the order, write the verbal and keep it flagged. RNS and LPNS work closely so I will let the LPN know...

So if 7-3 or 3-11 gets an order, it isn't started until the next day if 11-7 is transcribing etc? How is this not a delay of care?

Exactly. For the most part, a lot of what we send them back to the hospital for really could be managed in the facility IF we had all of the supplies and services. Yes, we can draw labs, start the...

In the LTC setting, LPNs change dressings, give injections, flush IVs (except Picc and central lines) give IV meds except pushes, draw blood and start IVs, dc drains and staples. RNS do the TPN...

I've really worked at the same place for the last 18 yrs but am now looking for some changes. My experience is all in LTC..started as a CNA for a few months while in nursing school, worked as a...

I dunno, it has been years since I did hiring. In LTC, they will take just about anyone if they really need someone to fill a slot. Sad, but true. Understand that some places will not give you a...

yikes.cloth diapers?

Im not super concerned of the pay right now. Weekends will be available along with summers to supplement

Thanks, I will go back and look thru more of the posts on the next page.

I would do exactly this and then find out why? Are you letting the supply clerk know that the supplies are low before they run out and there is enough time to reorder? I think we only get delivery...

Interested in getting into this field in the future and have a few questions for you all. Point me in the direction to find out info about salary. How do school nurses get paid..similar to...

Wow..85-90K? What does she do? That has to be with OT. I dunno. I think we don't get paid enough in this area, haha. I'm in LTC. Seasoned nurses are making around 28-31 an hr...RN rates.

How is your retention? Can you offer or start a preceptorship or long orientation program? I know this isn't common in LTC and it is often difficult, but if you are having the difficulty getting...

I see exactlty what the OP has decribed! But imagine this...our facility is changing more to short term rehab with younger residents...they get to be mixed in with the geri psych that we get. Geri...

Wow, wow, wow. Aweful, you have to wonder what else is going on there, huh? Why isn't the DON moving on this/ these matters? I would keep pushing and take it to the administrator or above. This...