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1. vent

   GretaRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hi all, last week day nurse hadn't changed drsg (scaly/mole) on resident back for 4 days, the drsg was dated..I did change and thankfully the mole was healing. I wrote in report book regarding this...

2. advise please

   GretaRN replied to GretaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   day nurse found this...she did take care of it...I wasn't there...she just wanted the 3rd shift to be aware of it

3. advise please

   GretaRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hi all, Last night.....I've been working in a wonderful small nursing facility for 3 1/2 months...I love it, people are supportive and the residents are loved and get phenominal care...that being...

4. LTC Emergencies - Not prepared!

   GretaRN replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hi, I think you need to make your concerns known and ask for more orientation time. Good

5. Med Admin. question

   GretaRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hi ALL, I have a question regarding meds and working 3-11. I recently did an orientation for second shift and am a little unclear on timing of meds. The facility uses PM and HS, we also have 5pm and...

6. Assisted living ?

   GretaRN replied to GretaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thanks for your reply, sounds just like my place. I just have to wrap my head around the idea w/charting and what is acceptable to chart and not (regulations) We also call in other RN'S to do special...

7. Assisted living ?

   GretaRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hi all, Question or a few...working in alf-dementia unit for 1 year now...there is a lot of "I hope their not writing that in the chart" by wellness director...example - resident resistant to care...

8. Staff Ratios at Nursing Homes

   GretaRN replied to pat8585's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   since last post I have moved to an assisted living facility and LOVE

9. Med question?

   GretaRN replied to GretaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   thanks, I don't get to see her physician I only work part time, eves and every other weekend days,,, but will discuss w/unit manager who does communicate with

10. Med question?

    GretaRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, Have been in assist. living for 3 months now...love it...but one resident is on trazadone, she has moderate anxiety, is 70 year old w/picks disease. In the past she would wake around 6am and be...

11. ALFIE QUESTION

    GretaRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi all, after working in LTC for 9 months I have recently taken a job in ALF: which I LOVE so far...question? when checking new med sheets for the month I have come across something which I would like...

12. Activities for Confused Adults

    GretaRN replied to Amy2005's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thats what its all about!!!

13. Where are all the nurses?

    GretaRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    what part of the

14. Brushing up

    GretaRN replied to Northofnowhere's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, definately do dosage until you are proficient at it...there is a test each semester. also A&P. I used the Saunders Review Book throughout it is

15. Staff Ratios at Nursing Homes

    GretaRN replied to pat8585's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It sure does I don't think I could do it without the staffing I