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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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe looking at what makes you high on nursing will help with your decision. Is it the comforting of another through listening. relieving their pain. teaching them about thier disease processes and how it will impact thier lives? Are you more intere...

Hi Sunny, I have been in management in a LTC setting for 7 years. I have been a DON, ADON and Unit Manager in several corporate facilities. I do not know of a site where you can find out what your specific job criteria . I do know your State Regulato...

Having worked in long term care for many years I woild just like to say that the care in some facilities is excellemt. You have a group pf nurses, therapist and activity directors who dedicate themselves to the residents entrusted in their care. You ...

Hi Kristy, I'm very sorry your first nursing job experience has been so hard for you. The advice given on submitting your resignation is very sound advice indeed. I know making a decision regarding where to start your nursing carrer is a tough job. Y...

It sounds as if you are dealing with a difficult situation. All of the respondents seem to have touched on the many facets that create this situation. I have been a nurse for many years and have found that in dealing with those of different personali...