denpen08

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1. Mandated Nurse-Patient Ratios

   denpen08 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked in LTC for 27 years. I have taken care of over 30 patients. We need mandate LTC nurses to 1-15. It’s ridiculous to try and monitor 30 patients. And you never know what can happen in an 8 hour shift.

2. Burnout

   denpen08 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   My name is Penny and I have been an LVN/LPN for 25 years. I have worked mainly in LTC/SNF and on a post Acute unit with Vent/Trach patients. My question and concern is that I am BURNED OUT working in this environment to the point of asking myself i...