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  1. What should I expect to see in LTC?

    vloho replied to nsnina's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you always treat the object of your pericare with the respect they are due [no matter how they scream, kick,bite or curse you, You can be proud and hold your head high. Always find the mechanical...

  2. sorry, i have to vent, I am losing my MIND!!!

    vloho replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    Put it all in front of him very neatly all the bills cliped to the envlopes ,stamps, the check book adding machine so he can see it all in print before hie eyes . on paper not a computer so he can't...

  3. How do they post DNR in the patients rooms at your LTC

    vloho replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I first moved into LTC 20 yrs ago,"They" were just removing armbands, so we don't even have that. Usually a red or green dot on the spine of the chart or the

  4. Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    vloho replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Is that a servants heart to be able to clean feces and vomit, to hold a dying person's hand and resite "The Lords Prayer" ?To hold and comfort the Left Behind? To have your hand on a transducer and...

  5. violent alzheimer's....

    vloho replied to sav's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Alzheimer's are such an unpredictable bunch when they are violent. The families don't want them heavely druged ,but the meds take a day or two to build up in the system to and up with th desired...

  6. My New Nurse Wake-Up Call; Shocking Behaviors

    vloho replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds as if when people feel trapped or not in control people can act very badly.Just like the terrible things you hear about on

  7. Daily??? Newer nurses need "stand up" help!

    vloho replied to onconurseRT's topic in General Nursing

    You can talk untill you'er blue in the face. If we don't have support we just get written up, then reprimanded, mildly or not ,but cranky nurses always seem to get away with it. I wonder if that's...

  8. are you treated as a patient or nurse???

    vloho replied to momjacksonlpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I use to wear my scrubs to my own DR appointment it always got me a N/C thats gone by the way side

  9. Would you prefer a younger nurse to an older nurse?? (pls don't take to offense)

    vloho replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the attitude curtesy with which the nurse spoke and responded to my questions and willingness to lend a hand

  10. New LVN to Dementia Unit seeks advice

    vloho replied to saintsgirl22's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dont argue with them . If at all possible go along and gently

  11. Cameras in nursing homes?

    vloho replied to drwatson's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    TriageRN 34 You have a wonderful way with words . Love your

  12. 12 hour shifts

    vloho replied to 1972's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    How many 12's are we doing?12on 12off 12on. not bad , 3 12's is too much at that point, I'm

  13. How rampant is understaffing?

    vloho replied to poslac's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. It is a common occurrence. Only because "state" says,"this is all the staff that is required" at the time of inspection. Then in order to trim costs someone for whatever reason does not return,...

  14. Terminated from LTC!

    vloho replied to Serenity USVI's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    FrustratedLPN: You'er my hero. Boy did you say a mouth full. I dont see anything getting any better ,only worse. What will it really be like when we get there? Where do we go from here?...

  15. Tell Me Why??? Frustrated

    vloho replied to johnson0424's topic in Emergency

    where is that nursing shotage now,? Are there no new nurses or do "They" just not want

  16. Terminated from LTC!

    vloho replied to Serenity USVI's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was terminated b/c I refused to take responsibility for 110 pt. then at another place I was told "well you know what you can do about it" when I worked in a total pt care place & had 8-10 pt.I...

  17. In Her Shoes - Interesting Observation

    vloho replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

    A hundred years ago. When I did my rotation through surg. The OR nurses were the most beautiful. They were artists .They put on their makeup so expertly , with the rest of their faces covered with a...

  18. New to LTC. Any tips for me?

    vloho replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Love them all like they were your own Grandparents ,be happy and smile If an elder is [withit] I curtsy. They get such a kick out of

  19. How did you hear about allnurses.com?

    vloho replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    spetral ev Sorry to say it I

  20. In Her Shoes - Interesting Observation

    vloho replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say wearing scrubsis as dumpy as you make them . What ever happened to at least trying to look attractive doing your hair and

  21. Problem CNAs on night shift

    vloho replied to clab25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm not quite sure why the CNAs bad behavior always comes down on the back of the LVN . You write them upas often as they refuse to do the job they were hired for ,& the LVN gets the reprimand....

  22. What Next?

    vloho replied to Dalzac's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with Dalzac. I feel your pain in my shoulders and my feet. I want another route

  23. Wearing scrubs in public...

    vloho replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    What about LTC facilities that dont provide lockers or nurses lounges to even consider changing

  24. How did you hear about allnurses.com?

    vloho replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I found it through someone looking for comfortable shoe @ SAS> I guess I voted wrong . This would be another webb site. I'm glad you'er out

  25. Ambulatory resident with dementia who spits all the time

    vloho replied to karenlhm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    maybe some