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  1. How do you feel Paramedics can improve?

    sixes replied to Medic_78's topic in Emergency

    I work in LTC as the charge Nurse it is frustrating when I need to call for an ambulance. You must remember that most of our residence have some form of dementia and can't always tell us what is wrong...

  2. scrub waists

    sixes replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    I'm lucky Chantal's mom makes all my uniforms. She has the unusual nack to make every thing fit perfect. I am short 5 feet and have no waist . She even makes us little scrunchies to put in our hair...

  3. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    sixes replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was doing my preceptorship on a geriatric ward. This very pleasant huge lady 350+ lbs was admitted to our unit. She had a very funny smell. I was assigned to do her admission bath. We decided to do...

  4. How much orientation for LTC nurses?

    sixes replied to military girl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At our facility you get 1 day shift 2 evening shifts and 2 night shifts. Evenings is the biggy as you have meds coming in and are responsible for the building Nights is not bad although you have the...

  5. RNs in LTC

    sixes replied to surfnbeagle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I also work in Canada Ontario to be more specific. We have 3 RN (unit managers) on day shift weekdays with 3 LPN's on Evenings we have 1 RN supervisor with 3 LPN's and on Nights we have 1 RN...

  6. Why God Created Children (and In The Process Grandchildren)

    sixes replied to MQ Edna's topic in Nursing Humor

    I hope you don't mind but I printed this to take to work. This is the best one I've read yet Thanks for starting my day with a laugh PS I have 6 children aged 15-27 amd 1 grandchild I think I'll re...

  7. Advance Directives Ignored

    sixes replied to TracyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Comfort measures at our LTC means they don't get sent to hospital only comfort measures this is Advance Directive #1 Advance directive #2 Comfort measures with the addition of antibiotics Advance...

  8. Do LPNs Get the Respect They Deserve?

    sixes replied to Truly_Blessed's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    undefinedundefined just a little history first. i was a health care aid and then became a registered nurse assistant then a registered nurse. last year i took a job in ltc as a supervisor, now i am a...

  9. New grad, LTC job offer...advice?

    sixes replied to tiona's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't nknow what LVN stands for sorry in Ontario we have RN, LPN, & hca/PSW. When I am on as a Supervisor I Have 157 residents & staff (evening shift) I also have 3 RNA's who do the med pass...

  10. Why al the negativity in LTC???

    sixes posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I realize that abuse does take place in some LTC facilitities. I also know that the public needs to be informed. Where I work abuse is not tolerated in any way shape or form If there is a complaint...

  11. Why al the negativity in LTC???

    sixes replied to sixes's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was a supervisore at the LTC where I work. I have recently taken the temporary position of a charge nurse. The above statements are disgusting. this would never happen in the LTC where I work. If a...

  12. The most heartbreaking thing ive ever had to do :(

    sixes replied to *Peanut*Vennie*'s topic in General Nursing

    Remember it's ok to cry I know work in LTC and losing someone never gets easier The worst for me was when I lost 2 very wonderful people in a two week time frame I was doing home care then the first...

  13. You know you're canadian when...

    sixes replied to I_Love_Donuts's topic in Canada

    I just love this one mind if I copy it for work???? Have a great

  14. RNs, Bedbaths, I&O & Linen Changes

    sixes replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC and I am the supervisor for the entire 3 floors 157 residents I work with the team of course I have too do my job first and for most but I never walk by a call bell and yes I still...

  15. Hey Canadians--Are there any nice places to stay in Ontario??

    sixes replied to askater11's topic in International Nursing

    I moved to North Bay 1 year ago It is a beautiful City Not to big and situated on Lake Nipissing Lots to do here Camping swimming shopping everything you could want and

  16. Did anyone work as a PSW before becoming a nurse?

    sixes replied to Worthy's topic in International Nursing

    I was a HCA now PSW then I took the RNA know LPN then I took my RN. The experience is great. I find because I took all areas of Nursing it makes me a better RN. As I've been there and done that I...

  17. You know you're canadian when...

    sixes replied to I_Love_Donuts's topic in Canada

    You don't show up in June with skis and wonder where the snow is... You know that people in the north don't all live in igloos and drive dog sleds... You don't think it is cold at -40 When winter...

  18. confrontation in the workplace

    sixes replied to fluffybear's topic in General Nursing

    undefined I have only runn into this once. I had an RPN screaming at me in the dining room how unprofessional I was. It started because I said so-so outside call on line one She was shrieking that I...

  19. Coumadin and Cranberry Juice

    sixes replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

    I could be wrong but I believe it has something to do with the Potassium Vit K People on coumadin should not have bananas

  20. risk management & wandering patients

    sixes replied to salisam's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where I work we have a secured unit. The doors all have codes The door leading to outside goes to a secured area. We seldom use restraints as we find this just makes the resident more resistive to...

  21. Why you as Nurses choose nursing homes?

    sixes replied to Marti Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As the above stated. You get to know your residents, You feel their pain share their laughter and most of all you get to share their knowledge. Even though they may have lost their short term memories...

  22. brainstorming and help needed for itchy resident, no help yet

    sixes replied to ilovetheelderly's topic in General Nursing

    Just a thought Has a nose swab been taken? Could be staph C We have a resident that went through the same thing. And yes I thought the Doc had lost his mind when he ordered a nose swab for prsistant...

  23. Advice needed! New LTC job...

    sixes replied to StephMSeattle's topic in General Nursing

    You will get organized. And yes it is your responsibility. On days Mon-Fri. we have 3 charge nurses on and 3 RPN's On Sat and Sun we have 1 RN with 3 RPN's On evenings we have 1 RN and 3 RPN's On...

  24. any nurses out there who LOVE their jobs?

    sixes replied to pie123's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the luckiest Rn in the world my first 9 years I spent in home Nursing I loved it . One to ONe Nursing. Needed a change after I lost a very young 14 year old from ewings sarcoma. Shatter my life. I...

  25. help please - child (long)

    sixes replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    Bless your Heart. May you have a Merry Xmas and may God bless your home What you have done is wonderful My husband and I (a few years back) took in his 3 nephews Chuck is now 19 and autistic. tony and...