Getting done

[busy-bee]

I work in LTC Facility and have 29 residents. There is not one resident that I do not pass the bulk of the medication to. I work 6a to 2p, which I absolutely HATE. Anyhow..I can't get done. I get the floor work done, pass meds, tx, etc. But I can't get NO desk time. They are starting to give me a hard time about staying late to get the charting done. I really don't know what to do. A different unit has 32 residents and the nurse does not chart AT ALL. On Mon, Tues, Wed a nurse comes in at 10:00 to chart for that hall and to do whatever else needs done. I take no breaks except my lunch, and it most often is not a full 30 minutes. Today, I had 7 people on antibiotics related to pneumonia and URI's which 3 have nebs twice on my shift. Two G-tubes, 3 IDDM's with accu check at 12P, one patient actively dying (can't believe she made it thru the shift). I have to be in the dining room and am responsible to feed one table. Not to mention, I most often have to get residents to the dining room, pass out the clothing protectors, and pass out the trays, prior to actually feeding my table. I found two skin issues on two different residents which required, occurence reporting, and a bunch of other paper work and notifications.. ..and at 1:50 p.m. I had an admission. And then I get harrassed about staying over to do paperwork. What would you of done in the same situation? I really am about ready to walk. :angryfire

[Midwest4me]

I'm really sorry that you're having a hard time; that environment is very difficult! However, it IS the norm in LTC, which is the very reason I left LTC. I, too, could never get done on time and was being given a hard time about it. LTC seems to be all about one task after another and there is NEVER any quality time with the patients.I felt that my license was in jeopardy all the time and just couldn't do it anymore.

Try doctors' clinic nursing or nursing developmentally disabled group homes or another specialty! Good luck!

[proud2b1]

:uhoh21:I have been in ltcf for 15 years,this is what I like!To tell you the truth I probably never get out exactly on time,my work will get done.If they have a problem the,n some of your office nurses should help,although I never get much help from them.I see them alot in their meetings,or just goofing around,while the floor nurses run crazy..They also like to come up and give you more work,that they could do themselves.The little twitts wouldnt know real work if it slapped them in the face.Dont ask me why I put up with it,cause I dont know sometimes.I suggest filling out different options.Find a sense of happiness somewhere,without overloading yourself!