rose-n-arrows replied to rose-n-arrows's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I have spoken to my former instructors about what my job entails. They have given me their blessings to share my experiences with current nursing students. They can't speak from experience regarding...
rose-n-arrows replied to rose-n-arrows's topic in Geriatric, LTC
People don't realize many things until they are in a particular situation. I'm no longer concerned with whether I am perceived to be a "real nurse" by those who simply don't know. My residents and...
I love working in long term care. In nursing school, LTC was touted as being the least desirable job in nursing. Instructors warned students that assessment skills would be lost and future...
rose-n-arrows replied to BosSM22's topic in Geriatric, LTC
My advice is always the same. Expect that it will take forever to accomplish your med passes in the beginning. Do not take short cuts. Trust that you will improve as you become more familiar with...
rose-n-arrows replied to santeeaholic's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Some meds may form a precipitate when combined, possibly clogging the tubing. The facility where I work just completed a deficiency free survey. That's right, zero deficiencies! I invited the...
rose-n-arrows replied to rose-n-arrows's topic in Geriatric, LTC
DSHS=Department of Social and Health Services-They are social workers who check on residents from time to time, particularly when the resident has a pending discharge to home. They ensure the...
This is still annoying me a couple of days after the incident so I'm venting. The other day a man showed up at the nurses's station, identified himself as DSHS personnel and asked to interview a...
rose-n-arrows replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor
Monday-Awesome shirt and beautiful corsage+card of thanks Tuesday-Starbucks and donuts-also retractable ID card clip that says "Nurses Rock" Wednesday-Day off!(Coincidence) We shall see what Thurs and...
rose-n-arrows replied to AshleyinSTL's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I have found that songs with an easily recognized chorus go over well. "I've been workin' on the rail road", "Oh my Darling, Clementine" "My Bonnie lies over the ocean", "My country tis of thee",...
Though not evidence-based, per se~ One poke= sore muscle, apply cool pack to affected area and give analgesic, if warranted. Two pokes=only if necessitated by dose. Second poke likely to elicit...
I have worked in a SNF/LTC RN position for almost 6 months. I like my coworkers, like the residents, and have become more efficient in my job. The problem~I'm afraid for the future of geriatric...