Geriatric, LTC - Page 12

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. Sh4y

    Wrote up for CNA

    by Sh4y,
    • 3 replies
  3. Belo2007

    Rocephin HELP!!

    by Belo2007,
    • 5 replies
  4. Newgurl17

    Advice for Working 6 Evening Shifts in a Row?

    by Newgurl17, CNA, LPN,
    • 3 replies
  5. ltcnurse4u

    Crushing Oral Medications...New Regulation

    by ltcnurse4u, CNA, LPN,
    • 61 replies
  6. kfostercma

    Are the elderly just happy to see a white guy?

    by kfostercma,
    • 8 replies
  7. ashleyhawk97

    First Nursing Job in Nursing Home

    by ashleyhawk97,
    • 1 reply
  8. MzLopez4real

    Leaving my comfy throne to go into LTC, comfort vs skills

    by MzLopez4real,
    • 15 replies
  9. Imma_new_LPN

    New LPN in LTC

    by Imma_new_LPN,
    • 3 replies
  10. RNnextstopDNP

    Potential night LTC/ subacute needs advice!

    by RNnextstopDNP,
    • 7 replies
  11. downsouthlaff

    Why night shift may not always be best for new nurses.

    by downsouthlaff, LPN,
    • 2 replies
  12. Vonique

    Showers in nursing home

    by Vonique,
    • 19 replies
  13. Mqnurse13

    New facility no med cart allowed

    by Mqnurse13,
    • 21 replies
  14. Ptntcrgvr

    Patient always wants to know what her meds are for

    by Ptntcrgvr,
    • 4 replies
  15. QuietIsntAWord

    Just want some opinions

    by QuietIsntAWord,
    • 2 replies
  16. beatrice1

    Full Code patients in Long term care

    by beatrice1,
    • 13 replies
  17. bluegeegoo2

    Awful, Horrible Facility (Rant)

    by bluegeegoo2, LPN,
    • 4 replies
  18. shmajo

    Unit Manager Role?

    by shmajo,
    • 3 replies
  19. CapeCodMermaid

    So long, farewell, adieu

    by CapeCodMermaid, RN,
    • 34 replies
  20. Nat07

    Suctioning with Distilled water ???

    by Nat07,
    • 12 replies
  21. chris21sn

    Per diem nights nursing home?

    by chris21sn, BSN, RN,
    • 1 reply
  22. SyringaSings

    Making the most of orientation

    by SyringaSings,
    • 3 replies
  23. TruvyNurse

    Long Term Care Stigma

    by TruvyNurse,
    • 20 replies
  24. Blackcat99

    Does anyone know of any nurses who were fired because they did too much overtime?

    by Blackcat99,
    • 13 replies
  25. CoffeeRTC

    Investigating Falls/ Accidents

    by CoffeeRTC, BSN, RN,
    • 6 replies
  26. Newgurl17

    Your First Nursing Experiences Working in Locked Units?

    by Newgurl17, CNA, LPN,
    • 0 replies