quackers

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1. Please come sign a petition to lower nurse-to-patient ratio

   quackers replied to Nurse Nevada's topic in General Nursing

   :roll I also work here in Nevada. If you think the hospitals are short try working in LTC. LTC nursing has always been challenging but now it is getting scary. I know that patients in the hospitals are sicker than before because of the payment sys...

2. lowering standards R/T shortage

   quackers replied to erezebet's topic in General Nursing

   :roll I have heard that some states want to lower the standards to accommodate the influx of nurses from other countries. These nurses are having a hard time in passing their boards here in the states. Since the nursing shortage is such as it is n...

3. charge nurse dilemma

   quackers replied to cargal's topic in Geriatric

   ktwlpn, boy can I every relate to what you say. I have been in nursing a long time and have worked with some really great nurses and some that were just plain terrible, no assessment skills, poor patient relations, lousy bedside manner and they are ...

4. started new job at a SNF/LTC

   quackers replied to renerian's topic in Geriatric

   Pass meds is daunting. Go slow at first and gradually you will speed up with practice. The facility I work in I pass meds for at least 24 to 36 residents. At first I could not get done with my treatments and I spoke with the ADON about it and all ...

5. Any tips for a new nurse working in LTC?

   quackers replied to jschut's topic in Geriatric

   Good luck in LTC. I have worked my way up from CNA to RN and have worn the hats of ADON, DON, Accessment Coordinator and am presently working as a supervisor. The best advice I can give you is to always ask questions, never feel embarassed or asham...