ebony2

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1. The Cold Hard Facts?

   ebony2 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Look at what we are dealing with here. growing numbers of seniors, closing of nursing home beds(at least in New England where I am from). Major issues with no long term solutions. The cost of...

2. From the residents perspective!

   ebony2 replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Marjorie you are right. Is it ever about the resident? I know that is what facilities claim their credo to be, but is it? They are rarely involved in decision making concerning their care, When seem...

3. Not sure what to think!

   ebony2 replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

   Tell the physician to not be such a tight-wad and if he chooses to over-extend himself than he can atleast have the decency to hire a partner. However, in many states the parameters for what nurses...

4. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

   ebony2 replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

   surgical preps by nurses prior to surgery providing care to same peds patiens each year while parents went on vacation inpatient stays for routine diagnostic testing (usally 3-5 day stay) restraints...

5. What exactly am I in for?

   ebony2 replied to emotional_she's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Wow, that's a loaded question! I think the nursing experience is somewhat different for all of us. I think you pretty much get out of it what you are willing to invest. That rarely includes accolades...

6. Work a day on the wild side

   ebony2 replied to ebony2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thanks guys! As unlikely an experience in the scheme of things as this was for me, it's nice to know that the unexpected has happened elsewhere. To answer all the questions about unwanted gifts these...

7. Job Offer - Patient Load Resonable???

   ebony2 replied to joey1967's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I Greg it's nice to know you are interested in LTC. It has been very rewarding for me. However don't even think about opening yourself up for such vague sets of responsibility. If you are still...

8. Work a day on the wild side

   ebony2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hi all, Just a very different experience I thought I 'd like to share with you and hopefully bring a smile to your face. I thought I had just about seen it all. Years ago a resident I was caring for...

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

   ebony2 replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   So Sad and so true ingelein...we need avoice and to be heard about LTC expectations. I have gound no easy way.organization and having an initial plan for the day is helpful but even with all of that...

10. is this abuse

    ebony2 replied to southernlady48's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Abuse? No doubt. Agree 100% with jonamb....taking a few minutes to get a quick assessement and offering a little reassurance would probably have gone a long way.... Make no mistake we have all been...

11. Working while sick!

    ebony2 replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just don't know why the use of these strong arm tactics continue to exist in LTC. There is no respect for the people working on the floor from nurse to CNA. You don't get support from supervisors to...

12. Most Important issue facing today's aging

    ebony2 replied to Nvr2Old's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Blee, I thinkyou are right and the only reason that Full code be designated for that particular scenario is if the patient wants it that way. I think as nurses advocating for our patients rights we...

13. Have I been doing this too long?

    ebony2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi all, I was wondering if I could get some feedback from you. This is the first time I am posting a thread so bear with me. I have been in nursing in many divisions and posiions for many years. I...

14. Medical terms you'd rather see changed....

    ebony2 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    generic drug names..hated it upon it's inception and still do then and still do :). abbreviations that have multiple meanings and facilities and nurses that make up their own abbreviations. Seeded...

15. Ethics Violation-Would you remain silent or challenge the system?

    ebony2 replied to MissJanelle904's topic in General Nursing

    Kudo's to you. It does my heart good to know that integrity is alive and active. Hold on to it because wyou will probably have to go to that well again, both in your professional and private...