thsnursluvsgeriatric

thsnursluvsgeriatric has 27 years experience and specializes in Acute, subacute and Geriatric.

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1. Involvement?

   thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I agree that it should be a choice, and that that lady should have been moved by one of the staff. I have worked in nursing homes that also have the sevice on the PA, I love it. The nice thing about...

2. nurse aides rules

   thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to reylem's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Daytonite, hi, I did not realize that this was an old thread. Thankyou for pointing that out. I had just been pecking through the new postings on the

3. nurse aides rules

   thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to reylem's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I agree that one should take charge. But today I had an interesting situation. I asked a senior aid at 945am whether a certain resident was going to be fed. She said in a rushed way, oh ya it's been...

4. Was Offered a New Job

   thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I find it quite puzzling as well. Equally as puzzling is the fact that when you do have adequate staff the people want to sit and groan when there is a buzzer, or are rude to residents. Those needling...

5. Other nurses ever check behind your work??

   thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to Jamie Dale's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Do they confront you or do people repeat what they have said about you? If your job is being done to managements satisfaction be happy. It would be nice if the people that tell you these tales would...

6. Was Offered a New Job

   thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hi, I was in a similiar situation a few months ago. I feel nothing but relief. I am now at a wonderful job. I still think about the old job at times as it was tramatizing but I don't have to live it...

7. Quick question?

   thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to thsnursluvsgeriatric's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Sounds relaxing, I have cats too they love attention after I've had a days work. When I'm exhausted they are equally as happy to sleep with

8. Rough day

   thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to JentheRN05's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hi Jen, I feel for you. It's hard to access the right feelings to convey to you. You did sound very tired in your post and I can only hope that you have been able to rest both your mind and body. I'm...

9. weights

   thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to nrsbetrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Make sure your scales are recalibrated before each resident is weighed, follow the owner's manual. Weigh scales all take different measurements, document which scale was used on a resident and...

10. Quick question?

    thsnursluvsgeriatric posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How do you guys unwind after allot of

11. What if CNA won't work?

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to Josifek's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    just curious, why did someone's bad stay dangling? I've been known to say okay, then go up to the HCA and say Let's go. There has never yet been a refusal. But a person that can refuse to help someone...

12. Beyond theory!

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's cool, I do think that saying goodbye to a deceased resident is as healing as anything. I do the same thing. I sometimes feel their presence. When I was 18 years of age I watched my first...

13. Is this true?????

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to gitterbug's topic in Nursing Humor

    :nono:oh, just the stick, no

14. Corporate Care

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

15. Labelling Residents As Attention Seeking

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, marjoriemac: I agree, some warmness and caring goes a long way. I like to be goofy with those that enjoy it, dance with those that can and will, sing hymns and spiritual songs, visit and listen. I...