Geriatric, LTC - Page 3

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. TheCommuter

    "Don't Send Anyone Out!"

    Last reply by speckleddove
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  3. RN 4 Life

    Culture Change In LTC?

    Last reply by Merced
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  4. pensacola_LPN

    DON threatened the Nursing Staff - pending Dennis landfall

    Last reply by BabyRN2Be
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  5. bluegeegoo2

    Re-directing tips needed for Alzheimer's/behavior pts

    Last reply by Natasha A., CNA, LVN
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  6. LTCNS

    Written warning for a care plan written prior to my employment

    Last reply by curiousauntie
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  7. eldragon

    I don't think I can handle this!

    Last reply by eldragon
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  8. purplenurse1

    WHAT TO DO...Nurse is refusing to give PRN medication

    Last reply by Florida_nurse1219
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  9. Sixtyseven

    It's Wrong! (A night shift perspective)

    Last reply by VampyrSlayer, CNA
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  10. readytoroll

    Things you don't want to hear your Aide say

    Last reply by Blackcat99
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  11. saraltx

    RN responsibilities in LTC

    Last reply by LTCNS, LPN
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  12. CapeCodMermaid

    Where are all the nurses?

    Last reply by scashrn
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  13. Destinystar

    What can we do to improve working conditions in Nursing homes?

    Last reply by CapeCodMermaid, RN
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  14. CapeCodMermaid

    Drug Testing

    Last reply by FocusRN
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  15. Simplepleasures

    Who Must "Take the Fall?"

    Last reply by RNOTODAY, BSN, RN
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  16. CapeCodMermaid

    Rehab needs to get a clue

    Last reply by BrandonLPN, LPN
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  17. TreetopAngel_RN

    Nurse Not Doing Her Job

    Last reply by CoffeeRTC, BSN, RN
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  18. Adele_Michal7

    Strange CoWorker Stories

    Last reply by cockadoodie
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  19. sassynurse78

    Rude Families-How do you deal with them?

    Last reply by gomezaddams
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  20. Kitty Hawk

    Why do many nurses look down on LTC?

    Last reply by Tired nurse
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  21. debbiemig

    Giving meds in a timely manner

    Last reply by Dixiecup
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  22. sbostonRN

    Speedy med pass

    Last reply by Tenebrae, BSN, RN
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  23. Zergasaurus

    Common LTC no-no's (part vent, part question)

    Last reply by 217shana
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  24. Blackcat99

    Do you have to count lyrica at your LTC facility?

    Last reply by vintagemother, BSN, CNA, LVN, RN
    • 63 replies
  25. MelissaLPN

    Morphine and End Of Life

    Article
    Last reply by Mamandrea6
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  26. Lfransis

    Med Pass

    Last reply by eldragon
    • 63 replies