Geriatric, LTC - Page 8

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. stprdi_01

    Breath sounds-advice please

    Last reply by peter73
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  3. DDdove

    documenting

    Last reply by morningmom
    • 20 replies
  4. saraltx

    RN responsibilities in LTC

    Last reply by LTCNS, LPN
    • 70 replies
  5. CloudySue

    Odd or creative ways to give meds

    Last reply by indynurse '87
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  6. bucksandra

    State Surveyors....

    Last reply by dcnballmom, ASN, RN
    • 44 replies
  7. changeseeker

    Looking for new daily assignements and care directive tools

    Last reply by rukiddingme
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  8. UM Review RN

    Positioning for Pain Control

    Article
    Last reply by cdicapua, CNA
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  9. Blackcat99

    I'm going to write up a CNA tonight.

    Last reply by CoffeeRTC, BSN, RN
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  10. staffing24

    Calling in sick, staffing issues

    Last reply by AngelRN27
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  11. Kay28

    Lap buddies, do most LTC facilities still allow them?

    Last reply by BoopetteRN
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  12. Cynnie24

    Do you need a doctors order for this?

    Last reply by Karou
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  13. MelissaLPN

    What does an RN supervisor do?

    Last reply by gardenpartyy
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  14. tsm007

    Skin tear narrative note

    Last reply by SLS_RN
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  15. sassynurse78

    Rude Families-How do you deal with them?

    Last reply by gomezaddams
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  16. kjwrn

    Point Click Care Question!

    Last reply by salexander77
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  17. Inquisitive one

    C-diff

    Last reply by CapeCodMermaid, RN
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  18. Ms.RN

    cause and treatment of vaginal bleeding

    Last reply by nessajune21
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  19. Inquisitive one

    fall interventions

    Last reply by Jacksgirl119
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  20. Elektra6

    Suggestions for Holiday CNA gifts?

    Last reply by NaomieRN
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  21. aloha551

    LPNs Supervising RNs

    Last reply by TheCommuter, BSN, RN
    • 98 replies
  22. natrgrrl

    What happens after med error?

    Last reply by Nascar nurse, ASN, RN
    • 13 replies
  23. mercy1975

    Need orientation checklist for nurses and aides

    Last reply by nurseschwartz
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  24. eve5483

    I am a new grad and got a job as ALF director position!

    Last reply by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN
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  25. TigerxLiLy

    Lessons on why not to "Assume" things.

    Last reply by FranEMTnurse, CNA, LPN, EMT-I
    • 51 replies
  26. Anne36

    PEG tube replacement

    Last reply by CapeCodMermaid, RN
    • 10 replies