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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 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...

  3. 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

  4. 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...

  5. 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

  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. LTC pay?

    GretaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Does anyone know what nursing homes pay new RN'S? Just

  9. 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

  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. 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

  12. 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...

  13. Activities for Confused Adults

    GretaRN replied to Amy2005's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thats what its all about!!!

  14. Where are all the nurses?

    GretaRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    what part of the

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. Staff Ratios at Nursing Homes

    GretaRN replied to pat8585's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    and a med

  18. Staff Ratios at Nursing Homes

    GretaRN replied to pat8585's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have 50 pts and 7 CNA'S! 3-11

  19. Ccri Nsg V

    GretaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, any info on nsg V???? do we have as much work as med-surge rotations? Is it less difficult than the others????

  20. Ccri Nsg V

    GretaRN replied to GretaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Nsg IV goes into more details...I thought it was as grueling as NSG II...I used the Saunders Review book throughout all the nursing courses as well using it for studying for boards...It was my...

  21. To Those accepted to CCRI Nursing

    GretaRN replied to Northofnowhere's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck to both of

  22. just got my call...

    GretaRN replied to Bill_Daria_07's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations...

  23. CCRI SNAP Program

    GretaRN replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    We graduated 65 out of 100

  24. LTC pay?

    GretaRN replied to GretaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Chris, Guess what??? If you go into nursing it is not about the money so much. You have to go into it for the right reasons...Everyone has their own specialty...Sounds like you don't care for...

  25. LTC pay?

    GretaRN replied to GretaRN's topic in General Nursing

    yes it