nsnan_2000 replied to fuzzball's topic in Geriatric, LTC
First off, do you really want to work LTC? Yes, it is emotionally draining and frustrating at times, but if you really have a love for the elderly, it can also be very a very satisfying and rewarding...
nsnan_2000 replied to Antikigirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I think that nursing home caregivers need to be re-educated about elder sexuality. It is amazing how closeminded some people are in this day and time. It is not just that they feel uncomfortable...
nsnan_2000 replied to StormyCD's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Could you please fax me a copy of your alert charting form to try at my facility, and any other documentation inservices you might have. Our facility just went through inspection and our only flags...
I think that you have to earn the respect of your CNAs. When I first became a LPN charge nurse after graduation I had the same problems, maybe more so, because I had also worked as a CNA with some of...
nsnan_2000 replied to December716's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I know how frustrating it can be as I was a CNA for many years before becoming a LPN. You sound like a CNA I would love to have on my team. I know that the work is incredibly hard and no matter how...