Gerinurse05

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1. How to deal with litigious patients?

   Gerinurse05 replied to IMustBeCrazy's topic in General Nursing

   When I have a pt like that (and I have several) I take a nurse aide or another nurse into the room with me and then document thoroughly

2. Need Advice with a Charge nurse.

   Gerinurse05 replied to Mccm219's topic in General Nursing

   If he already knows it all then he is unable to continue with learning experiences & that in itself will cause him to make a big mistake....eventually.

3. New Nurse being thrown to the wolves IN LTC HELP!

   Gerinurse05 replied to Born2BAnurse's topic in Geriatric

   My g tube nurse does all the tubes on 2 halls....about 13 total at this time. She also does the fingersticks & the monthly summarys. She also assists in emergency situations if needed. This leaves me to charge, carry out orders etc.

4. New Nurse being thrown to the wolves IN LTC HELP!

   Gerinurse05 replied to Born2BAnurse's topic in Geriatric

   I understand your situation. I have been a nurse in LTC for 12 yrs. It is a tough job. I too have mostly worked the skilled. If you feel that you can't handle it take the home health until you feel you are able to deal with the care load. I have 56-5...