ebony2

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1. The Cold Hard Facts?

   ebony2 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Geriatric

   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 providing care continues to escalate out of hand. People s...

2. From the residents perspective!

   ebony2 replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric

   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 to over look this need and present care needs to ot...

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 can and cannot do is widening. Know your particular ...

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 on the units for patients with behavioral problems...

5. What exactly am I in for?

   ebony2 replied to emotional_she's topic in Geriatric

   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 from outside sources. It's the satisfaction of kno...

6. Work a day on the wild side

   ebony2 replied to ebony2's topic in Geriatric

   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 animals were housebroken, no mishaps and had eyes ...

7. Job Offer - Patient Load Resonable???

   ebony2 replied to joey1967's topic in Geriatric

   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 interested have them spell out the real deal and hold th...

8. Work a day on the wild side

   ebony2 posted a topic in Geriatric

   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 wanted to go to bed, he was seated in a high-back s...

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

   ebony2 replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric

   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 you never know when you get on the unit what interr...

10. is this abuse

    ebony2 replied to southernlady48's topic in Geriatric

    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 pushed to the limits of our tolerance, but learning ...

11. Working while sick!

    ebony2 replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric

    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 DON. Maybe it's because as a group we have no rep...

12. Most Important issue facing today's aging

    ebony2 replied to Nvr2Old's topic in Geriatric

    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 need to do more to prioritize gettig thid infowhen p...

13. Have I been doing this too long?

    ebony2 posted a topic in Geriatric

    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 consider myself a competent nurse who takes her job v...

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 joint replacement( is that your normal garden variety...

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 life!!!!!!!!!!