marjoriemac

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  1. Stresssssssed!

    marjoriemac posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am majorly stressed. Just started a new post with a home closer to my house - big mistake as once more I have succombed to working for a corporate monster and I am seriously overworked. Before I...

  2. My new job!

    marjoriemac replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Its sad to leave, but nice to know the folk you care for, care for you too. I had a tearful day too before I left my last post. Lots of residents wishing me well, a few crying, some asked me not to...

  3. is this abuse

    marjoriemac replied to southernlady48's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd say it depends on the resident, we know our residents, we know who to joke or be more casual

  4. Most Important issue facing today's aging

    marjoriemac replied to Nvr2Old's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think there is a big issue in people who are unable to communicate at all having advocates work on their behalf. I have seen it so often, it's easy for Mrs X to complain about this and that or Mr...

  5. My new job!

    marjoriemac replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I started my new job 2 weeks ago, I was astonished too! 2 weeks induction as opposed to 2 days in my last

  6. Involvement?

    marjoriemac posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just started in new home, could be heaven. Meets all my criteria regarding staffing, activities for residents, less regard to budgets etc... Big thing that impressed me though was one aspect of...

  7. Uniform

    marjoriemac posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Does anyone else wear a dress still? Since qualifying 4 years ago I have never had to wear a dress, always tunic and trousers but my new place has a non negotiable policy on wearing a dress!...

  8. Blood!

    marjoriemac posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :chair: I admit, I am crap at taking bloods! I have managed quite a few but they have all been easy, you know big juicy veins! I think my problem is that when there is no really obvious vein I do not...

  9. Suggestions for Holiday CNA gifts?

    marjoriemac replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Crimbo is slang for christmas over the pond here! Sorry it's like texting to a mobile sometimes, forget to use proper

  10. Get out the vote!

    marjoriemac replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Coming from across the pond, I think Mr Bush should be in a home! The guys a

  11. Involvement?

    marjoriemac replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Rest assured everyone in this home is of the same faith, it was built to cater for the needs of their religious community! When I worked in the catholic home though, we did have non-catholic residents...

  12. Suggestions for Holiday CNA gifts?

    marjoriemac replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have done the gift thing for last 3 years, gave wee gifts to the girls I was on with on crimbo day! First year got them a candle each, next year they all got a crimbo pen (secretly I was sick of them...

  13. Was Offered a New Job

    marjoriemac replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Jacked in the old job a la stress city, last week. Have had a week of leisure and start new job on Monday. Staffing much better, no tight budgets as is run by a church! Sounds like heaven, hope it...

  14. Any help with questions

    marjoriemac replied to godsgurl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you are to focus on what we do regarding activity in ltc, this may be direct or indirect ie a group of residents having the opportunity to sit and talk is still activity. Many older people in...

  15. Halloween

    marjoriemac posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just had to comment on the fab party thrown for the residents in my grans ward which is a psych ltc ward. The activity man was fab and was dressed up as a rabbit. The staff were dressed up and...

  16. Advice on how to QUIT professionally

    marjoriemac replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just resigned from my job and wrote a long letter detailing all that was wrong with the place but not mentioning any names specifically. I also advised that I had kept a copy of the letter which I...

  17. Self-portraits Chronicle a Descent Into Alzheimer's.

    marjoriemac replied to jnette's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The paintings are remarkable and scary at the same time. We were once told not to criticise the work of those with dementia ie the imperfect cake, the xmas card with happy birthday written on it! I...

  18. not having to tools to give proper dementiacare (ie extra help)

    marjoriemac replied to adrienurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Experts make recommendations that rarely work in practice because the so called experts have never worked in modern

  19. Turning in my resignation Monday

    marjoriemac replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I salute you, when your dream comes true, please hire

  20. Rough day

    marjoriemac replied to JentheRN05's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So glad you acknowledged the 'touching the air' phenomenon. I have seen this so many times in the dying as well as staring and smiling at someone unseen to us! It is a very comforting thing to...

  21. Nursing Specialty Profile

    marjoriemac replied to bluefrog's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had a recent argument with the manager in my home who never checks pulses before administering digoxin. Back in Scotland, we always checked pulse and recorded this on drug kardex before...

  22. Turning in my resignation Monday

    marjoriemac replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I salute you, I to am about to jack in my job, have worked there two weeks and never been so stressed in my life. I have lost weight, got constipation, can't sleep and feel sick all the time! Nearly...

  23. Nursing Specialty Profile

    marjoriemac replied to bluefrog's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I did not have to do any speciality training to work in ltc and in some areas even update training can be hard to come by! Most of the training you need in ltc is communication and building...

  24. weights

    marjoriemac replied to nrsbetrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    do you weigh residents at the same time in the same position? do residents have their feet off the ground when being weighed on chairs? are the same staff having errors in

  25. Nursing Specialty Profile

    marjoriemac replied to bluefrog's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I chose geriatrics cos I believe our elders deserve damned better care than they get! I only qualified 4 yrs ago and have worked in nursing homes since. The daily routine involves giving out drugs,...