thsnursluvsgeriatric

thsnursluvsgeriatric

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  1. Advice Wanted!!!! PLEASE!!!

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to LPNIowa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It sounds like you've hooked into another dysfunctional institution. If you are being treated this way at the start it seems to me that they do not manage in a professional manner. The fact that they...

  2. Ideas for keeping dsg on

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to Nurse_Pauline's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I

  3. Rn not giving scheduled meds

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to tinkle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I Feel for you speckled dove, you sound like you are going through a tough

  4. Frustrated

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to thsnursluvsgeriatric's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thankyou so very much for your imput, daytonite I did not find you harsh. I found that you spoke on some of the realities of long term staff. I have found that certain types of leaders and support...

  5. Frustrated

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to thsnursluvsgeriatric's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are right I did not expect this, I've always been a very consicentious employee and it surprised me. I think that discussing it with my director is a great idea. This girl is well groomed but to...

  6. What do you think?

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to mickeypat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    spenco mattresses are great, don't need to disturb the client as often. don't know what about your regulations but a timer on a door sounds rediculous. how did they know the person wasn't being...

  7. Supervisor position?

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well said, wow, allot of work. reminds me of an old job I used to

  8. Tired and bored

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to kyliebear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It sounds like you need a change. Allot of other fields have fairly good job security as well. Geriatrics is challenging if you enjoy the psycho-geriatrics. You are very young and could easily...

  9. bottom line advocacy

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to thsnursluvsgeriatric's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I meant to post a

  10. Why dont we get respect as LTC nurses?

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, re long term care. I believe taking care of the elderly is a gift, either you have it or you don't, it's a desire to help the elderly that you possess. Those that criticize this choice don't...

  11. THIS Is Why I Love Geriatrics

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Great experiencing the joy that it gave all of you. To make anyone feel special, no matter what the age blesses the giver and the receiver. I accidentally fell into Geriatric care giving at a young...

  12. elder abuse

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to knockandhello's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked in institutions where a few residents were extremely combative and at times d/t needing to be physically held so as not to be bit, hit, pinched, kicked, or a combination of all of these...

  13. Rn not giving scheduled meds

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to tinkle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi tinkle, Is the ward very busy? Ask the nurse to take more time to ensure that the meds are being given. Are the reminders cards in

  14. Over-Restaining Patients

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to achot chavi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, I have to agree that the restraint use in your facility is alittle to much. It it is reminiscient of control and keeping fallstatistics low. I'm in favor of safety but not at the expense of the...

  15. Can u believe my resident???

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Healthy glow perhaps? Some women give off a healthy glow when they are pregnant, my sister always did. Others may have a similiar glow when not pregnant? Wish you conception, or hope you have...

  16. Perineal care approach

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It does become very much a part of routine care giving. It seems that almost every resident accepts perianal care easily, it probably helps when the nurse is at ease about and with the process. You'll...

  17. How many days is a usual orientation?

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to glen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think that your orientation sounds fair. You will be uneasy for a while but that is not necessarily bad as you will be more careful. Your routine will come gradually. I recently started a new job. I...

  18. Mechanical lift question

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Mechanical lifts are a God send to the profession. However they do have to be used correctly to prevent injury. The sit stand lift slings that I have used are lined with sheepskin. The cover zips on...

  19. Quit after a week!

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to McArdle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi just read your posting. Had to register in order to reply. Abuse sticks. Abuse of the elderly hmmmm, what's going on in that nurses head? People forget what a nurse is. She ought not to be there!...