LTC_LNHA

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1. Nurse to patient ratio for LTC.

   LTC_LNHA replied to Cruella de ville's topic in Geriatric

   My experiences, Approx. 50 residents 6a/2p 2 nurses w/ 5.5 CNAs et rehab nurse 2p/10p 1 nurse w/ 5 CNAs 10p/6a 1 nurse w/ 2 CNAs Approx. 60 residents 6a/2p 1 nurse w/ 4 CNAs, 1 rehab aide, et 2 medication aides (M-F "floor nurse" 7a/5p) 2p/10p 1...

2. new RN/BSN - where to work for the most experience

   LTC_LNHA replied to LTC_LNHA's topic in Men

   Thank you for the feedback! I want to work as an NP as my passion since my first time is college is pathophysiology. I am truly passionate about caring for people. I look forward to being an RN with the goal of becoming an NP - I may change my mind c...

3. Help! Burnout!

   LTC_LNHA replied to pmsold's topic in Geriatric

   One nurse to 30 residents is actually a pretty great ratio for my area/state even with higher acuity and the occasional admission. Talk to your nurse manager, DON, ADON, or MDS Coordinator for some direction. Burnout is a real problem; I worked in a ...

4. RCM looking for organization in my life!

   LTC_LNHA replied to AlishaSuperNurse's topic in Geriatric

   It all depends on your responsibilities and supports...my experience is in a 35 bed medicare SNF and one 60 bed LTC with heavy care residents. I was not a nurse manager but QA person. Write down on a calendar DAILY falls, new skin areas, incidents, ...

5. new RN/BSN - where to work for the most experience

   LTC_LNHA posted a topic in Men

   I am a nursing student beginning my search for employment. I want to build my skills as a new nurse with the goal of returning to school for family nurse practitioner. Where do you recommend to start my job search as a new grad looking to build diver...