I am a ltc alzheimers nurse, 48 residents, 12hr day shift. Husband has severe respiratory issues. Got call that presumed positive covid and that they dont feel it's safe for me to ge there because of...
Well, I show up for work and see that I have 72 patients again, half of which are in a locked dementia unit, the rest in a split hall outside the unit. I called the DON and informed her that I was not...
guest1055037 replied to guest1055037's topic in General Nursing
Thank you to all of you for your kind comments. I guess I needed validation from those who know of what I speak. I have not returned to the facility and I have not heard anything from them. I am a...
guest1055037 replied to Trickyp713's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Sooo been there and soooo not having it anymore. I wanted to cry reading your post. I just posted about having 72 residents and some in a locked unit. ( see abandonment) I,too care about my residents,...
I too, have 11 yrs experience and I am still overwhelmed at the workload. All I do is RUN..but almost never to the bathroom and forget about lunch. Thought 12 hrs would be better, but its not. Have a...