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1. Any Ideas?

   oregon-rn posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have a friend that is currently in assisted living. Due to budget cuts she will not be able to afford this anymore. She is having to go and live with her daughter, son-in-law and their 3 kids, in a 1300 square foot house. That's ok but! on top o...

2. Understanding men!!!???

   oregon-rn replied to klhs's topic in Humor

   I got lucky. I found the one that's handsome, very nice, and although not college educated, is self educated with enough money to never have to work again. Not married, no baggage and 46 years old, same as me. It was an accidental meeting as I had ...

3. so sad..

   oregon-rn replied to Pamelita's topic in General Nursing

   It's hard. Just remember how much your skill & knowledge are appreciated by patients. There, unfortunately, will always be the burueacracy around the corner, breathing down your neck. Keep your chin up.

4. Cal Dept of Corrections comments?

   oregon-rn replied to sjoe's topic in Correctional

   Life in Blythe? Have driven through unpteen times in the last 29 years. Not any that I've seen. Oh sooooo hot in the summer, better in winter.

5. Anyone out there that just wants to work?

   oregon-rn posted a topic in Geriatric

   Are there any nurses that just want to do their job? No fuss No muss Just leave me alone to work, work ,work! No kidding I want a job where the aides don't think they are nurses, give meds w/o dr orders, get ua's w/o authorization, etc. Any su...

6. Should I be Concerned?

   oregon-rn replied to dbrowneyes712's topic in Geriatric

   You should be able to access your ALF rules & regs on the web. If it is in black & white it is the best way to back your self and patient wishes. How about any family? Maybe you can confirm with the physician, family, resident and chart, c...

7. Mds Job

   oregon-rn replied to Purple_RN's topic in Geriatric

   Please what is an mds position? Thanks

8. Pre-setting meds....

   oregon-rn replied to mtgirl63's topic in Geriatric

   I never heard of pre-pouring meds until in a facility until I came to Oregon. Scary, Scary, Scary but I am slowly learning I can't change things even if it involves patient safety. Unfortunately things will only get worse. Not enough nurses and ve...

9. Help

   oregon-rn posted a topic in Geriatric

   I have been at an assisted living facility for 3 months now. It has been a full frontal attack by 6 out of ten Med Aides. Most have settled down since their behavior in trying to keep me out of the loop affected a resident and they didn't know wh...