Geriatric, LTC - Page 53

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. begalli

    Question for RN's reagrding CHF in LTC

    Last reply by begalli
    • 35 replies
  3. SuesquatchRN

    I finished the BSN.

    Last reply by netglow, ASN, RN
    • 31 replies
  4. Spring_Peeper

    How does this job offer sound to you?

    Last reply by peachesRN
    • 30 replies
  5. flashpoint

    What is My Family Thinking?

    Last reply by Sixtyseven
    • 29 replies
  6. Adele_Michal7

    Double Shift

    Last reply by MidLifeRN2012
    • 11 replies
  7. JenniferSews

    Changing a unit's culture?

    Last reply by JenniferSews
    • 10 replies
  8. retread71

    do you do med passes in dining room?

    Last reply by makes needs known
    • 12 replies
  9. Nuieve

    Skin care... what dressing for what?

    Last reply by ghillbert, MSN, NP
    • 12 replies
  10. Kashia

    What is working with Alzheimers pts like?

    Last reply by hptogram
    • 16 replies
  11. idreamofnursing17

    Possible alleged neglect complaint... I hate snfs

    Last reply by Peepershops
    • 21 replies
  12. JPRN11

    Unhappy RN at LTC Avoid Extra Shifts

    Last reply by middleagednurse
    • 18 replies
  13. nettie01

    Allowed to die

    Last reply by nettie01
    • 27 replies
  14. anonymous1919

    Refused only 1 med but they're already all crushed together?

    Last reply by scribblz, BSN, CNA, LPN
    • 36 replies
  15. hippylady7211

    Nurse Bashing

    Last reply by Effie, RN
    • 28 replies
  16. Blackcat99

    Has anyone heard of getting fired in LTC because of overtime?

    Last reply by wyogypsy, RN
    • 12 replies
  17. McArdle

    Quit after a week!

    Last reply by ltcnurse1
    • 32 replies
  18. HurricaneCasRN

    CNA and death

    Last reply by Forever Sunshine, ASN, RN
    • 11 replies
  19. wiley6coyote

    Rights of POA vs Resident

    Last reply by silverbat
    • 11 replies
  20. SoldierMedic

    Top 5 medicine to pass in LTC?

    Last reply by debbiemig
    • 32 replies
  21. kimogieo

    how long does it take to get used to what you do? (working in LTC)

    Last reply by itthybitthythpider
    • 8 replies
  22. HannahFaith97

    New Grad Nurse in LTC, frustrated and need advice.

    Last reply by No Stars In My Eyes, LPN
    • 4 replies
  23. *LadyJane*

    Sexual activity between dementia residents, (news article)

    Last reply by *LadyJane*
    • 11 replies
  24. javanurse2000

    Sad and confused

    Last reply by Liddle Noodnik
    • 34 replies
  25. hettink

    Eek, Is 48 patients by myself too many for a nightime LTC center shift?

    Last reply by eecoli
    • 13 replies
  26. SuesquatchRN

    Resident with End-Stage COPD

    Last reply by Hospice Nurse LPN, BSN, RN
    • 13 replies