HopelessinLTC replied to HopelessinLTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Ok, Thank you to everyone that replied to my above post. I have some questions to ask now. Would it hurt me if I gave my notice and got a new job before the "investigation" is over? The state has not...
HopelessinLTC replied to LolaKabob's topic in General Nursing
Been there...recently. Take your time and remember the medications rights. Keep a med book near by. Knock on the residents door prior to entering, identify the resident, wash hands/sanitizer...
HopelessinLTC replied to HopelessinLTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC
This is exactly why I felt it was better to get him up. He is so confused. I did have the side of the EMT's. They felt that he did not have any pain during their assessments, and there was no visable...
HopelessinLTC replied to HopelessinLTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC
No,we really don't have too many falls. It really isn't the fall part that has me worried. It is the part the I returned him to bed. I think I am through with long term care. Not just because of this,...
HopelessinLTC replied to HopelessinLTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I do really appreciate your kind words. I did the best I could do alone. I had no other nurse around to ask an opinion of. I am not a new nurse, but this isn't an everyday thing for us. I Thought I...
Ok. I post here often, but under another name. I need to vent. Last week, I had the worst night ever. I had an elderly gentleman fall out of bed a half hour into my shift. He did not complain of pain,...