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  1. Frequent Faller

    LTC-LPN replied to StormyCD's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    For a *frequent faller*, at the nursing home I work at, we use a low bed (about 3 inches from the floor) with a foam mat next to the bed. If the *frequent faller* rolls out of bed, he rolls onto the...

  2. pillow therapy

    LTC-LPN replied to thisnurse's topic in General Nursing

    ....today I learned something new.....*pillow therapy*! Never heard it called that before. You are truly a wonder to handle all of those cases on your shift. The woman with the pain control issues...

  3. What shift do you work? Why?

    LTC-LPN replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely love the PM shift. Have worked the PM shift almost all of my career - 25 years worth. My husband worked days and I worked PMs and the kids had very little day care. They are grown up...

  4. Im so sad.

    LTC-LPN replied to adnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Dear adnstudent, I am so glad to hear that you have a doctors appt. and are trying something new. That took a lot of courage to come forth and mention your troubles as well as take some of our...

  5. Im so sad.

    LTC-LPN replied to adnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    ...I am thinking of you and trying to think of something that may help. You say you are busy with school and work, but do you take time to do something fun FOR YOURSELF? Can you go for a walk,...

  6. Bonus for extra shifts: what are your facilities doing for you?

    LTC-LPN replied to timonrn's topic in General Nursing

    If I get called in for an extra shift, it is $7.50/hour more. This is a LTC facility. But the administration just eliminated all overtime, unless it is above the 40 hours in a work week. I am...

  7. Late Meds.

    LTC-LPN replied to ohbet's topic in General Nursing

    Getting the meds out on time at my LTC facility is a challenge to say the least. I generally have 36 to 40 residents. I work pms and right after report, I run! I try to start the meds at the stroke...