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I am working in LTC and have been for over a year I am not very happy there so I applied for a position in assisted living I got the job and am supposed to start next week. I am wondering is assisted living really that much different than ltc I dont wont to jump out of the pan into the fire if you know what I mean, I loved the way they treated me when I was there I have only worked at the ltc since graduation i guess i am just a little nervous about changing jobs so soon...

Specializes in Alzheimers, Muscular dystrophy.

I worked assisted living for about a year. I was one nurse to 55 residents. I think they are basically LTC but with a different license so they don't have to use more licensed staff. I found it very scary trying to get 3 med passes, accuchecks and wound care done in the RIGHT way on that many people in only 8 hrs.

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I worked assisted living for about a year. I was one nurse to 55 residents. I think they are basically LTC but with a different license so they don't have to use more licensed staff. I found it very scary trying to get 3 med passes, accuchecks and wound care done in the RIGHT way on that many people in only 8 hrs.

What shift did you work? Did they have you as the only nurse on days?

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Well I work at an ALF and I love it I really can get to know my residents and I can notice subtle changes some are indepedent, a few alzhiemers ( that have to be watched)but because most are semi independent and need help with meds i really get to talk and spend time with them hear about their past ( the average age at my ALF is 90 )they are quite interesting I really love my job!

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Well I work at an ALF and I love it I really can get to know my residents and I can notice subtle changes some are indepedent, a few alzhiemers ( that have to be watched)but because most are semi independent and need help with meds i really get to talk and spend time with them hear about their past ( the average age at my ALF is 90 )they are quite interesting I really love my job!

This is encouraging. I had my interview at an ALF and now I'm just waiting to see if they are going to choose me. I am trying to decide on the ALF or another job offer in corrections.

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Please let us know what happens and good luck in whichever works out best for you!

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