marjoriemac

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  1. Getting out on time?

    marjoriemac replied to njbikernurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have had many jobs where I do not get out on time due to paperwork overload and also where I rarely get a lunch break. Whoever thought LTC would be good for those on a

  2. Ever see a real turnaround at a LTC?

    marjoriemac replied to njbikernurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Having been in and out of care homes over the past couple of months, trying to find the squeeky clean care home I dream of, I have came to one conclusion. As long as the practice is not bad, then no...

  3. Uniforms and your appearance

    marjoriemac replied to sassysteph7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My manager used to wear slippers, I've also seen nurses wear flip flops, patterned stockings, jogging bottoms. I think we should always look tidy and neat. I'm all for a bit of individualism but only...

  4. Choice of diet

    marjoriemac posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just looking for views on an issue I had recently. Older lady with dementia (probably moderate) refuses to eat dinners or any food really except sweets, chocolate and the occasional jam sandwich....

  5. Cellphones

    marjoriemac replied to pumpkin92356's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think using a cell phone on duty is totally unprofessional and should be deemed as gross misconduct. Would you like the person wiping your butt ti be talking about their plans for the night?...

  6. Temperature checking

    marjoriemac posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just a question due to inconsistent practice I have observed. In one place I worked, staff frequently added a degree © to temperature taken via armpit as they said that would give an accurate...

  7. Blowing up like a balloon!

    marjoriemac posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, Just a personal question. My gran has vascular dementia and is in LTC ward at psych hospital. She has arthritis to both knees and wrists and has recurring chest infections. My problem is I am...

  8. Dissatisfaction again

    marjoriemac replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know it sounds quite bad calling people beached whales but I need to get the point across. Anyhow overweight people are difficult to move as are tall people. I know if I ever need someone to move...

  9. Dissatisfaction again

    marjoriemac posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, Not likin my new job much for 3 main reasons 1. Manager butts in too much with work on the floor 2. Movin and handlin is atrocious, beds dont even go up and down and you are supposed to do...

  10. Agency nurses refusing to work on a certain unit

    marjoriemac replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had several agencies refuse to come to a home I worked in because the care staff were too

  11. Squirted in the eye with peg contents

    marjoriemac replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I once got sprayed with PEG contents because the woman whose PEG I was working on was demented and struggling and had a nasty habit of coughing before you could attach the syringe. Unfortunately it...

  12. Dissatisfaction again

    marjoriemac replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Think I burned my bridges with big veterans home as I worked for them for two days and quit cos it was too like a hospital and the c/a's didnt like nurses helping

  13. Just When You Think You've Seen It All....

    marjoriemac replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you were so right CCM, having a tag on someones arm is undignified and breaches confidentiality. Poor woman must have felt like some sort of exhibit at a

  14. New grad...LTC nights

    marjoriemac replied to sandy123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Get the aids to help with id but I usually find a quirky way of remembering folk. It sounds so bad, but I remember names by distinguishing features (big nose, big lady!) or by distinguishing...

  15. Dissatisfaction again

    marjoriemac replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Tossed the job, now borderig on depression trying to find another. Hate feeling like a bum just doing nothing all day (except surf the web looking at every job site!). Got 2 interviews lined up next...

  16. PEG feeds

    marjoriemac posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dont know if anyone will understand what I mean here but I give it a try! When priming the tube for PEG feeds (enteral feeding) do you use the machine or gravity? I have always hung the bag up, opened...

  17. Dissatisfaction again

    marjoriemac replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Been applying for everything, not due back on shift at hell hole until Wednesday, doubting whether I will go back as I can afford to be jobless for at least a month while I search. Got 4 application...

  18. PEG feeds

    marjoriemac replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Does it make any difference though? The pump is the same as previous ones I have used so i have continued doing it my

  19. OMG Halcion

    marjoriemac replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Never seen halcion used in uk but haldol (haloperidol) has been used a fair bit. I personally think the side effects are generally too bad even with a tiny

  20. to catch a thief?????

    marjoriemac replied to dbsue1954's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Look back at when money went missing, who was on duty at time. To prevent/ detect future occurrences, I would make sure resident knows to hide it. May be you could go all detective and plant some...

  21. Aged Care RN's

    marjoriemac replied to AussieKylie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What would you like to know? I think we are dedicated nurses who like making relationships with our patients and believe in hands on good old fashioned 'care'. We like the autonomy of having to decide...

  22. New beginnings again...

    marjoriemac posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just though I'd write to say that I quit as assistant manager because in one week I saw the sheer volume of paperwork being thrown at me and I ran before it drowned me. I'm a nurse not a clerk! Now...

  23. New beginnings again...

    marjoriemac replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Staff nurse again, doing what i do best, hands on care with a

  24. Axillary thermometer w/o cover/cleaning

    marjoriemac replied to fire_fly's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've never seen covers for thermometers used under arms either. I rarely pop them in folks mouths. Come to think of it, I rarely see a thermometer in my workplace, I have a stock of my own stuff in my...

  25. Recruiting Staff

    marjoriemac replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The pay is not a problem here in the UK as it is generally better than in NHS but we in LTC seem to have low status amongst nurses, we also have more stress, a lot of backstabbing and of course the...