Geriatric, LTC - Page 6

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  2. Newgurl17

    Scheduled and PRN Doses

    Last reply by amoLucia
    • 17 replies
  3. The0Walrus

    Is it normal that some nurses won't give out meds to their patients?

    Last reply by lukesbaby
    • 12 replies
  4. Blackcat99

    sexual predator at the nursing home/ assisted living unit

    Last reply by walkingon, CNA, LPN
    • 6 replies
  5. Valcorie34

    Organization tips as RCM

    Last reply by CoffeeRTC, BSN, RN
    • 2 replies
  6. WildflowerFairy

    A challenging & rewarding job.... but a "dead end" in nursing?

    Last reply by lumbarpain, ADN, RN
    • 9 replies
  7. schoolisexpensive

    Advice for a new grad

    Last reply by Dani_Mila, BSN, RN
    • 4 replies
  8. Dani_Mila

    Feeling forced to be the house supervisor

    Last reply by KadesUmma2011
    • 3 replies
  9. penny186

    Delegation

    Last reply by Dani_Mila, BSN, RN
    • 5 replies
  10. CapeCodMermaid

    WHY?

    Last reply by ComeTogether, LPN
    • 11 replies
  11. Sam59808

    New to assisted living is this normal

    Last reply by Blackcat99
    • 5 replies
  12. ASSEDO

    Non-diapering nursing home patients

    Last reply by Thanksforthedonuts, BSN, RN
    • 28 replies
  13. AnOldsterRN

    Nursing Home, chronic understaffing, and dealing with profit driven business owners?

    Last reply by ComeTogether, LPN
    • 19 replies
  14. CapeCodMermaid

    Infection Preventionist

    Last reply by CapeCodMermaid, RN
    • 7 replies
  15. NutmeggeRN

    Weighted Blankets

    Last reply by amoLucia
    • 1 reply
  16. 37changes

    LTC nurses: Can I hear from you, please?

    Last reply by 37changes, ASN, RN
    • 45 replies
  17. ComeTogether

    What am I missing?

    Last reply by kbrn2002, ADN, RN
    • 3 replies
  18. CapeCodMermaid

    Another Nursing Facility Closes

    Last reply by ComeTogether, LPN
    • 2 replies
  19. mj71

    Ways to improve?

    Last reply by Red Shirt 6, CNA
    • 8 replies
  20. CapeCodMermaid

    Reportables

    Last reply by ComeTogether, LPN
    • 6 replies
  21. FromMNtoCA

    New grad @ LTC/SNF/Rehab Facility. Hating it

    Last reply by CalicoKitty, BSN, MSN, RN
    • 11 replies
  22. purplegal

    Long Term Care Nursing is Lame

    Last reply by Guest757854
    • 121 replies
  23. baygrl11

    LTC's are a joke

    Last reply by Guest757854
    • 117 replies
  24. litbitblack

    When residents want you to save thier food.....

    Last reply by amoLucia
    • 2 replies
  25. CapeCodMermaid

    If I say "how stupid are you" will they take it as a challenge??

    Last reply by Oldmahubbard
    • 24 replies
  26. Nurse_lpn

    Ltc to clinic

    Last reply by liznrs30, LVN
    • 2 replies