carolbear

carolbear has 9 years experience and specializes in LTC, Hospital, Staff Development.

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1. Questions????

   carolbear replied to spiritbeing8992's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am not going to tell you how good you have it. It will only serve to make you possibly feel more insecure. The beauty of LTC is that within a month or two, as long as you work the same shift with...

2. ? regarding Non-stated mandated residental resident

   carolbear replied to JentheRN05's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I understand how difficult this must be for you. I have been in LTC for several years and have been in LTC management for most of the time. Resident's have RIGHTS. Be it a nursing home or private...

3. Prospective nurse needs someone to shadow in Seattle!!

   carolbear replied to JulieU's topic in Washington Nursing

   Have you thought of a specialty you might want to go in? If you have thought about LTC as an area you might go into, then I probably can help you. I live in Seattle and have lived here for several...

4. to give pain meds or not to give meds?

   carolbear replied to msnursekim's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   The docs I work with are almost always happy to write for pain meds to be given routinely. That way you can be assured the resident is getting something for pain, especially if they are demented....

5. Help! Acute care exp in long term care a nightmare

   carolbear replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Going from acute care to long term care is hard enough, but to go from acute care to AGENCY Long term care has to be a nightmare. I can tell you from having experience in both settings, that the bet...

6. Hourly Rate For LPNS

   carolbear replied to thundercat LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   In the Greater Seattle area we all make at least 20.00/hr with bennies, in LTC. I love

7. Nursing Home Nightmare

   carolbear replied to aerinlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Oh my gawd. You need to move to the Northwest! At least we make 20.00 - 22.00/hr depending upon experience and only have 25 residents at the most. I would not survive in your facility and I have...

8. Hospital Reputations in Phoenix

   carolbear replied to Sunlover's topic in Arizona Nursing

   St. Joseph's HANDS DOWN. Non-profit and the bennies are good. Only problem is if you come from the West or East Coast, the pay is much less than the W/E coast. It is also a Right-to-Work State....

9. Problem with coworker (long)

   carolbear replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Dear Mean Bird, Consider me a 'mean bird' also. I have worked with many a co-worker who behaves in similar manners. I refuse to be their doormat or excuse. If it were me in your shoes, I would...

10. LPN salaries in Puget Sound area?

    carolbear replied to RedHeadNurse2B's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi there! Welcome "Home"! I am a LPN who works in Puget Sound. I found myself laid off from Correction Nursing. Unfortunately if you have Corrections Experience (jail) you can work in Snohomish County...

11. ethical problem... need opinions

    carolbear replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you feel in your professional opinion that a decision about a patient's life has been made by the POA, was made strictly for the benefit of the family/POA, you should report this to the proper...

12. Pt Threats and Name Badges (again)

    carolbear replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse who worked in the county jail of a big city, we NEVER used our last names, strictly for what you have described. If it were me, in your shoes, I would call the local city jail and also the...

13. Behaviors and Call Lights! Help!

    carolbear posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just started a new position as a Staff Development Nurse. Talking and working closely with the CNA's and Nurses, I have found a common thread to poor morale. It's the one patient on the unit who...