merrywhiterose

I had a nursing instructor that only wanted young female students. I was an older female student. This instructor tried to say I gave a diabetic patient orange juice & wanted to kick me out of the program. I reminded her that SHE gave me the f...

We give SL Ativan & Morphine Sulfate to those dying all the time. They are usually to the point that they cannot swallow medications. I've never had one aspirate yet.

I've worked at 2 places where the nurses have done that. They tattle to make themselves look better. But, when it's done to them they are very defensive & then go for blood. It's like high school all over again!

There isn't a nursing shortage, but a shortage of how many places hire ENOUGH nurses. A new nurse will probably have trouble finding a job now.

I know the feeling! Shortly after graduation--before I even took the NCLEX--Joplin, MO was devastated by tornadoes. My daughter is a Paramedic. She called the Red Cross to see if they could use us & they said "we definitely can!" My daughter ...

I work at a Long-Term Facility. We were told that if the person is a Full Code, even if they are "stiff as a board", we are required to do CPR until EMS arrives. We can call someone that is a DNR as deceased, but not one that is a Full Code. Does ...

The state stayed an extra day "because we couldn't find anything, yet".

I totally agree with you! We've had more falls due to residents being able to un-velcro those stupid lap buddies & fall before we can get to them. Seat belts that can't be unfastened for dementia residents would stop many of our falls.

I look forward to a time when I can either retire, or find a job outside of LTC. I've never worked with such a rude, back-stabbing bunch of people in my life.

Just tell them the complete truth. As a mother that watched her infant die from a life-threatening illness, I can tell you that they want to know EVERYTHING no matter how devastating.

We have 1 pill slicer for about 25 people. We've never had a problem with residue being an issue. I think this is just another example of someone sitting at a desk trying to come up with ideas to complicate a nurse's job.

We have the same problem. The few cocky ones that are also fairly new are doing the training. They train the new nurses to pass meds & that's about it while they sit back & do nothing. Then the experienced nurses have to re-train them on t...

The elderly resident's SON was drugging her & having sex with her. She was confused & didn't know any better. For some reason, they let him take her back home to live.

Some of the excuses I got: 1. "I have a hangover." (At least they were honest.) 2. "My sister is in the hospital" Me: "for what?" Them: "I don't know." Supposedly this employee went to the hospital, still had no idea what sis was in the hospi...

There would be a strict limit to how many patients a nurse can be given.

Working in LTC, we are all dressing up on my shift. The residents get such a kick out of it! One stipulation. I told staff they just can't dress up as the Grim Reaper, LOL. The Aides are considering dressing up as Duck Dynasty members. Many resi...

I work in a LTC facility. Pluses: you can usually get more hours than in a hospital, & you get to know all of the residents. You can get pretty close to some of the residents. Minuses: some of these residents or family members can be really ...

1. Missouri 2. 2 yrs 3. LTC 4. 19.24 5. After 6p .30/hr 6. No. Cost of living not bad, though. (Rent $500/mo includes cable, all utilities including trash total $100/mo.)

Fifty is NOT too old to start going for your RN! I graduated at 53 & passed the boards the first time! I had absolutely no experience in the nursing field, either. Some places still use LPNs, but you should definitely go for the RN license, in...

The RN program that I went to had senior citizens that have graduated from it. Also, I graduated & got my RN license at 53. It was worth it, too! My kids have more incentive to continue their education. My son tried to use the 'ole "I'm too o...

Working in a LTC facility is hard work. BUT, after about 2 weeks things WILL get easier. LTC facilities change staff a LOT & usually welcome ANY new nurses to ease the burden of those already working there. There will always be some nurses tha...

One thing I learned quickly. YOU CANNOT SAVE THE WORLD. Just do your best, know that if not for you many of those kids wouldn't become adults one day.

We have an elderly dementia resident. She visited often until legal paperwork was signed, proving he was incapable of making his own decisions. Now she only shows up for X-mas & his birthday. Everyone thought she was really cold-hearted until...

I work in a long-term care facility & I've watched several people die. Not everyone dies the same way. Some struggle, some fall asleep & stop breathing. I like that I can make dying people more comfortable. There are certain positions tha...

Some of the LPNs where I work have a lot more experience than the RNs. I'd trust whoever has the most experience.