hcrabby

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1. First shift tomorrow!

   hcrabby replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   That's great! Congratulations. It is wonderful that you feel comfortable with the team. I'm a new grad myself, and I am now a full-time nurse in LTC. Just remember that every day will be...

2. How do I stop getting my feelings hurt?

   hcrabby replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   You know, I get the same impression where I work. I'm a newbie, and the oldies don't like it. It's like a 'territorial' thing. Funny how human nature, isn't it? So, I try to tune out the...

3. Need some encouraging words as new grad in LTC

   hcrabby replied to luvmyguys's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I agree! I'm a new grad RN and I'm just happy to have a full-time job. It's overwhelming, starting in LTC, but also a gift. We're in it, doing

4. LTC in Charge of 35. Helpful advice?

   hcrabby replied to hcrabby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thank you so much ladies. Your advice will surely help me gain confidence and a system. I hope to be an asset to the place where I am working. I am working on a sheet to bring to work tomorrow to...

5. LTC in Charge of 35. Helpful advice?

   hcrabby replied to hcrabby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thanks for all of your advice. I came home tonight after shadowing and learning meds along with a the charge nurse and I am FREAKING out. I have the highest intentions of doing the best job possible,...

6. LTC in Charge of 35. Helpful advice?

   hcrabby replied to hcrabby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Yes, I will be in charge of all medications. I am trying to get to know all the residents first, to remember who is diabetic and needs meds before meals, who is on coumadin, metroprolol, who needs...

7. Hyperglycemia Question

   hcrabby replied to abundantjoy07's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

   Use your sliding scale with your fast asting insulin to lower your BG. Drink lots of non-sugar fluids to also help along with the insulin to flush out sugar and get you re-hydrated. Sugar take a lot...

8. LTC in Charge of 35. Helpful advice?

   hcrabby posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am orienting to a facility where I will be in charge day shift, and am a little overwhelmed and haven't even been on the floor yet. I am currently figuring out how to strategize with time...

9. How many residents do you care for Per Shift?

   hcrabby replied to NCIANurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thank you for this recent post. I am orienting to a facility where I will be in charge day shift, and am a little overwhelmed and haven't even been on the floor yet. I am currently figuring out how...