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Hi. I am a nurse who recently retired,but I got bored. A friend told me about an assisted living facility 2 mins from my new home that was desperately searching for someone to pass meds. So,I decided to help them out until they found someone else. And,to be honest,I am overwhelmed. I give over 2,640 meds to 35-40 residents by noon. I have over a dozen diabetics who need their blood sugar checked before meals,& insulin given. It's my responsibility to call & order all meds from the pharmacy as well. It's TOO MUCH for one person! Has this become the norm? For the ratio to be 1:40 on med passes? This is insane,& dangerous!! What can I do about this?!
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Hi. I am a nurse who recently retired,but I got bored. A friend told me about an assisted living facility 2 mins from my new home that was desperately searching for someone to pass meds. So,I decided to help them out until they found someone else. And,to be honest,I am overwhelmed. I give over 2,640 meds to 35-40 residents by noon. I have over a dozen diabetics who need their blood sugar checked before meals,& insulin given. It's my responsibility to call & order all meds from the pharmacy as well. It's TOO MUCH for one person! Has this become the norm? For the ratio to be 1:40 on med passes? This is insane,& dangerous!! What can I do about this?!
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