I feel so sad reading some of these posts, it shouldn't be a contest of who has more education. It should be about the people we take care, the more we are united to better for our patients and...
missyd1991 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I'm so sorry to hear you are having problems. I had some problems at work my self I went from CNA/unit sec to LPN and wow what a mess. I ended up so sick because I worried so my nurse manager sent...
missyd1991 replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Oh this place dosen't sound like somewhere that values its workers or the residents. Where I work all new nurses have to train with the aide for so many shifts and then on to the med carts. We are...
missyd1991 replied to PAERRN20's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I have worked in LTC for almost 14 yrs and I wouldnt trade it for anything. You will meet some of the most amazing people in LTC residents, families and coworkers. It takes a special person to work...
I work in long term care and I had a resident ask me to keep an eye out for her breasts because the ones she had didn't appear to be hers, OMG I wasn't quite sure what to say.
missyd1991 replied to Rylee2008's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I'm sorry but no one has the right to tell you that LTC will hurt your nursing. There are so many different areas of nursing and they all serve their purpose, if you really loved the residents then...
missyd1991 replied to 4treasures's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Does your work have a restorative program thats a lot of hands on training and patient education. We do some 12 hr shifts but they are hard to cover a call in. Maybe look into becoming a CNA...
Oh my gosh I love this posting! I don't think people realize how differnet they become when not feeling well. Some days you just want to scream at the top of your lungs to "put on your big boy/girl...
I work in a Eden Alternative home and we have been and are still going through the growing pains but it really does make a difference. You will always have staff that wont buy into what you are...
I agree I think maybe in an assisted living area butin LTC i think everyone is hired to do a specific job. Ok to cross train to get hours but do one job per shift. Plus the residents would get...
missyd1991 replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Wow I feel for you, this girl needs to get a grip. What goes around comes around so she will get whats coming to her. I would keep eerything documented that involves you so you can cover your self...
missyd1991 replied to Cyndi_1985's topic in Geriatric, LTC
This needs to be reported, no one has the right to treat people that way. We are there to provide care not terrify them. I don't think they can fire you for reporting these incidents, what kind of...