Geriatric, LTC - Page 2

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  2. Blackcat99

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

    Last reply by Bacon Z
    • 16 replies
  3. Vonique

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

    Last reply by Amber142
    • 53 replies
  4. BossyNurseBossy

    Need a hydration cart policy and procedure

    Last reply by TeeVee S
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  5. Tired nurse

    LPN's in LTC

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

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

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

    Rudeness from EMTs and Paramedics

    Last reply by Nursenikilpn
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  8. LPNtoRNin2016OH

    What do you consider a heavy patient assignment?

    Last reply by Tired nurse
    • 25 replies
  9. nycNurse2b

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

    Last reply by Tired nurse
    • 6 replies
  10. Spikey9001

    Being the "only RN" in the building.

    Last reply by Tired nurse
    • 28 replies
  11. nursingstudentwannabe

    LTC RN Supervisor

    Last reply by nursingstudentwannabe, BSN, RN
    • 9 replies
  12. Pnwmedical

    New medication technician concerned about facility

    Last reply by dianah, ASN
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  13. BirdieBird

    How to best work with demanding residents?

    Last reply by Tired nurse
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  14. Penholder

    Resident Passing thoughts

    Last reply by nursebert, MSN
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  15. TheCommuter

    The Cons of Working in Long Term Care

    Article
    Last reply by Tired nurse
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  16. nolanurse88

    SNF units at hospitals

    Last reply by Tired nurse
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  17. NursingQT

    Sabotaged at work

    Last reply by Tenebrae, BSN, RN
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  18. simpreza2

    New Grad in LTC - Feeling Overwhelmed (21 pts)

    Last reply by Tired nurse
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  19. newrnltc

    New-ish RN, 30 residents please help!

    Last reply by garciadiego
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  20. Glycerine82

    Need guidance from seasoned leaders

    Last reply by ShayNeq65
    • 20 replies
  21. BirdieBird

    The new norm. No place to go...

    Last reply by ShayNeq65
    • 1 reply
  22. starmickey03

    naviHealth SICC role?

    Last reply by starmickey03, MSN, RN
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  23. gagezoie

    Ear Changes In A Dying PT

    Nursing Q/A
    Last reply by MaryS53
    • 18 replies
  24. beekee

    ANCC Gerontological Nursing Certification

    Last reply by beekee
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  25. Rebecca Minott

    How to Manage Caregiver Burnout When Caring for Loved Ones Living with Dementia

    Article
    Last reply by Erin Lee, BSN, RN
    • 1 reply
  26. Kitty Hawk

    Why do many nurses look down on LTC?

    Last reply by Tired nurse
    • 65 replies