Geriatric, LTC - Page 2

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  2. 99percentangel

    There's a Mousetrap In My Med Cart

    Article
    Last reply by xxMichelleJxx
    • 89 replies
  3. gypsierose

    Told to fake vital signs

    Last reply by imintrouble, BSN, RN
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  4. BigB

    Umm...I will have 47 residence to care for !!!!!

    Last reply by BigB
    • 85 replies
  5. Antikigirl

    Thankless at times, downright mean others!

    Last reply by RNPATL, DNP, RN
    • 84 replies
  6. Colima

    Staff/Patient Ratio - 30 Patients per Nurse

    Last reply by gswifty
    • 83 replies
  7. SaharaOnyxRN

    I'm about to crack...read this and help!!!!

    Last reply by SaharaOnyxRN
    • 83 replies
  8. squeakykitty

    What kind of LTC resident will you be?

    Last reply by aaspender
    • 83 replies
  9. VivaLasViejas

    What's It All About, ALFie?--Help and Support for Assisted Living Nurses

    Last reply by VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN
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  10. YUKONrn

    The ridiculousness of LTC/SNF

    Last reply by Tannjo
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  11. Marti Ann

    CNA's passing meds in ALF. What's your opinion?

    Last reply by futurenursethatcares
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  12. December716

    How do I provide the care the residents need in such little time?

    Last reply by Carolyn_61
    • 81 replies
  13. arabstarRN

    How many residents is too many for one nurse?

    Last reply by Daisy Joyce
    • 81 replies
  14. Ling07

    Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    Last reply by Ruby Vee, BSN
    • 80 replies
  15. Cubby

    Losing your skills in LTC

    Last reply by twotrees2
    • 79 replies
  16. TheCommuter

    Having the "Right to Fall"

    Last reply by witchypoo
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  17. ktwlpn

    Omnicare Pharmacy-discuss

    Last reply by ktwlpn, LPN
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  18. Nurse!Nurse!Hello?

    How Many Residents Do You Care For On Your Unit?

    Last reply by chioma72113
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  19. Destinystar

    Care Plans an Exercise in FUTILITY??????

    Last reply by Destinystar
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  20. mtjoanna

    My DON came to my house today

    Last reply by NFuser
    • 77 replies
  21. Angeljho

    LTC is making me hate nursing!!!

    Last reply by amason2021, CNA
    • 76 replies
  22. TheCommuter

    Bending and Breaking the Rules in Nursing

    Article
    Last reply by SerenityKris
    • 76 replies
  23. NurseGeorgiapeach

    LTC facility trying to fire me over refusing to take on 50 residents

    Last reply by caliotter3
    • 75 replies
  24. CapeCodMermaid

    I Hope No One Hires You

    Last reply by lifelearningrn, BSN, RN
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  25. SouthernLPN2RN

    Sick of it!!!

    Last reply by Chanceygrl
    • 75 replies
  26. Beachbum2010

    Pt choking and DNR....

    Last reply by Glycerine82, LPN
    • 74 replies