LTCalznurse

LTCalznurse

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  1. I feel like I'm too old for this

    One thing you will learn quickly. Nurses never stop learning. 23 is not old to be in school. You will do great.
  2. Reinforcing a Perception of Reality

    I use that approach every day on my Alzheimer care unit. Attempting to reorient patients will only increase behaviors when a simple answer will validate and calm them. And I keep some old blank checks in the nursing office for 'paychecks" and to pa...
  3. It Goes Both Ways

    I work with dementia residents and find it is often the most fulfilling and enjoyable job. Recently I was having a very busy hectic day, just beginning to get a headache and paused for a moment to rub my temples when one of my residents walked over t...