Geriatric, LTC

How to get a patient with dementia to take their BP meds? How to provide care to both a husband and wife who are residents of your nursing home? How do geriatric patients differ from others when evaluating skin integrity? 

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  2. Plagueis

    What to do with CNAs that sleep during the night shift?

    Last reply by shi Shie
    • 54 replies
  3. amason2021

    Quit today.

    Last reply by Marshall1
    • 1 reply
  4. amason2021

    Wondering to go in or not….

    Last reply by amason2021, CNA
    • 2 replies
  5. amyca

    Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    Last reply by Marshall1
    • 120 replies
  6. MadameFreckles

    Why is LTC so hated

    Last reply by amason2021, CNA
    • 105 replies
  7. YUKONrn

    The ridiculousness of LTC/SNF

    Last reply by amason2021, CNA
    • 81 replies
  8. Angeljho

    LTC is making me hate nursing!!!

    Last reply by amason2021, CNA
    • 76 replies
  9. MissFlashRN

    LTC and SNF nurses and CNAs: Have you ever been attacked by a resident/patient?

    Last reply by amason2021, CNA
    • 30 replies
  10. nursingcand

    Understaffing in LTC problems

    Last reply by amason2021, CNA
    • 3 replies
  11. Lovesnursing83

    Sent a CNA home

    Last reply by Patricia Ordnung
    • 4 replies
  12. CoffeemateCNA

    Would you apply regular barrier cream to a resident with a fungal infection?

    Last reply by Lanimisses
    • 24 replies
  13. esunada

    How do you get a very combative patient to take a shower

    Last reply by Glycerine82, LPN
    • 22 replies
  14. Micki72

    Medication & treatments on midnight shift

    Last reply by Glycerine82, LPN
    • 14 replies
  15. Mariah Walker

    Struggling with med pass-LPN in LTC

    Last reply by Claireofgreen
    • 2 replies
  16. Aryea, LVN

    Fear of losing my license

    Last reply by FoxyProxy215
    • 16 replies
  17. Blackcat99

    Are LPN's allowed to draw blood from PICC lines?

    Last reply by Jenn0306
    • 24 replies
  18. Blackcat99

    Do you have to call your nurse manager before you call the doctor?

    Last reply by Bacon Z
    • 16 replies
  19. Vonique

    I was reported by the social worker.........

    Last reply by Amber142
    • 53 replies
  20. BossyNurseBossy

    Need a hydration cart policy and procedure

    Last reply by TeeVee S
    • 1 reply
  21. Tired nurse

    LPN's in LTC

    Last reply by Tenebrae, BSN, RN
    • 1 reply
  22. MrsLPN1983

    Help! Paraplegic residents wanting to have sex. What are the legal requirements here?

    Last reply by Glycerine82, LPN
    • 7 replies
  23. TheCommuter

    Rudeness from EMTs and Paramedics

    Last reply by Nursenikilpn
    • 130 replies
  24. LPNtoRNin2016OH

    What do you consider a heavy patient assignment?

    Last reply by Tired nurse
    • 25 replies
  25. nycNurse2b

    Tell me about your Sub-Acute Rehab floor..please!

    Last reply by Tired nurse
    • 6 replies
  26. Spikey9001

    Being the "only RN" in the building.

    Last reply by Tired nurse
    • 28 replies