KYGrace

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About KYGrace

KYGrace has 17 years experience.


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  1. Falls

    Check the residents diagnosis list. We had a resident with frequent falls recently. He had a diagnosis of BPH on his list, so we got the MD to order a PSA. Turned out that his PSA was 3 times above...
  2. I have worked in both settings, hospital and LTC. LTC is more stressful and much more rewarding. In the hospital, you deal with the acute situation then send them home, or back to the LTC facility....
  3. the little things make you go uh ok

    Had a patient in ER once who said he was allergic to Advil but he could take ibuprofen. Explained that Advil is ibuprofen, not sure it sunk in. Doc gave him a script for ibuprofen and he went away...
  4. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

    I have been an LPN for 18 years and have worked in various areas, thanks to working for a staffing agency. Currently work in LTC, which is where it all started 23 years ago as a CNA. I have worked...
  5. Does "the state" visit your facility often?

    It is the same here in KY. We have a yearly survey. We are expecting ours here any day--oh what fun!!
  6. Question about skilled nursing and g-tubes

    There isn't a SNF here that doesn't accept a patient with G-tubes. The floor I work on has 63 residents, 14 of which are g-tubes. We have g-tube patients on all 3 floors, plus vent patients, trachs,...
  7. What is it with the nurses in LTC?

    I have worked in LTC and in hospitals and I agree with the others--you can find attitudes just about anywhere you go! LTC is not an "easy" job as others might think and the stress can be...