311ltc

311ltc

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  1. New Nurse in LTC

    311ltc replied to zosimus_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Furwillfly is absolutely right about listening to your CNAs. I can't tell you how many times I have heard the CNA say something isn't right with so and so. Sure enough they are usually right. They...

  2. New Nurse in LTC

    311ltc replied to zosimus_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You still need to be aware of other medical conditions they have. Cardiac, diabetes most common in LTC. I've seen CRF progressing to ESRD increasing. These people can be very fustrating, but oh so...

  3. New Nurse needing advice

    311ltc replied to JessLPN001's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC is very stressful with the high volume of residents you are responsible for. I've been an LPN for 4 years and went right into LTC. I think hospital nursing would have been a beneficial thing to...

  4. Time Management

    311ltc posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Work in an ALF. Recently one of the newer residents with alzheimer had a rapid progress with the disease. Requiring one on one :bugeyes:for around two weeks until medication adjustments have become...

  5. Question for ALP nurses

    311ltc replied to debi49's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a crash cart with an AED on it. Required in