jyoung1950

jyoung1950

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  1. Do DON,Adminis.,Admissions get bonuses?

    jyoung1950 replied to Shell5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At the nursing home I worked for, I know the heads of the dietary, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance got them. So we saw a cutback on real juices for med passes and meals (now the residents get...

  2. Another Blow for the Elderly/Poor

    jyoung1950 replied to CseMgr1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I tried to buy LTC insurance a few years ago but had to quit cause I couldn't afford it. It was around $1200.00 a

  3. questions about Lipitor based on new parameter

    jyoung1950 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Don't have any answers for you as I am not a nurse but coincidentally my doctor started me on Lipidor about a week or so ago. I don't know if it's the medicine or what but ever since then, I find...

  4. When you call in sick...

    jyoung1950 replied to Butternut's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't it ironic that nurses, etc. work in an environment where people come in sick; therefore, illness happens and yet are not believed by the beings in charge that one could possibly be

  5. Sad story 480-pound woman dies after six years on couch

    jyoung1950 replied to dietersmanifesto's topic in General Nursing

    I read about this case on another forum and another article about this man which also stated that it will cost in the range of a million to care for him in the

  6. Visitor complaints at LTC

    jyoung1950 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    For short-staffing, explain that you are not a part of the hiring team; that their complaints about it must go to administration and the ombudsman. And make up a lie about the smell - Mrs. So and so...

  7. Candidates Must Address Healthcare Crisis

    jyoung1950 replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Unfortunately, with what it costs to run for federal offices - president, Senate, House of Representatives - only the rich need apply. So that's what we are going to

  8. What Did You Know About Elder Abuse?

    jyoung1950 replied to military girl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think we all knew about the obvious abuses in the nursing home industry because of the shows on it on shows such as "60 Minutes," etc.Having worked up until recently at LTC, I believe there is still...

  9. What can we do to improve working conditions in Nursing homes?

    jyoung1950 replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Can CNA's utilize this process also? Or is just restricted to nurses? I used to work at a nursing home (now at a hospital). A couple of our units have 62 residents each and many nights they were...

  10. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    jyoung1950 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    As a matter of fact, in the wee hours of Monday morning, I woke up with severe pain on my left side front and back and radiating down my groin. I also had alot of pressure to urinate but when I tried...

  11. How to get away from a patient

    jyoung1950 replied to shel_wny's topic in General Nursing

    Never got a reason, just couldn't sit behind at the nurse's station. Sacred grounds,

  12. Understanding Alzheimer's

    jyoung1950 replied to suzy253's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I give them alot of smiles and touch their hands and when I care for them I always tell them what I am going to do next. Even if they still get stubborn and close to combative I always let them know...

  13. Made to Falsify Documentation :(

    jyoung1950 replied to shel_wny's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I never put my residents to bed dressed. I always get them water or pop or juice throughout the night. I potty every one of the ones that request it as soon as I can. The 3 I put to bed before...

  14. Made to Falsify Documentation :(

    jyoung1950 replied to shel_wny's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you have restorative and ambulation exercises to do on your shift? I had 13 residents on 3-11 and if I were to do all the restorative and walking that are in the patients' ADL's, it would take me...

  15. Made to Falsify Documentation :(

    jyoung1950 replied to shel_wny's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Heck, on my assignment (and every other aids') not only was there paperwork for walking, but restorative exercises too - on 3-11 shift! If we dedicated ourselves to completing this, half our...

  16. Is swearing normal??

    jyoung1950 replied to kimburlynn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Although I've found myself saying sh!t and dammit a little too much lately and not even realizing it as time goes on and would like to change that lazy habit. I save the "F" word for very...

  17. How to get away from a patient

    jyoung1950 replied to shel_wny's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a nurse or a CNA? At the facility I just left, the CNA's were not allowed to go behind the nurse's station except to get a supply or answer the phone nor were we allowed to sit at the nurse's...

  18. How to get away from a patient

    jyoung1950 replied to shel_wny's topic in General Nursing

    I usually tell them that I wish I could stay longer with them but there's another resident of mine waiting to use the bathroom. Most residents who were alert understood. However, my alert ones...

  19. Trying to get organized

    jyoung1950 replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a CNA so I can't comment on organization for a nurse. However, our facility recently had its state inspection and we were cited for not getting meds out fast enough. Get this. They cited us...

  20. Is LTC really this bad?

    jyoung1950 replied to Sheri257's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a CNA at an LTC and Wednesday is my last day there. I got a nursing assistant job at a hospital. I've worked at this facility for 2 1/2 years and prior to that did office work, which I do not...

  21. Hospitals Go Gourmet, Offer New Cuisine

    jyoung1950 replied to sierralafry's topic in General Nursing

    What's next - a mint on the pillow? :rotfl: Seriously, I guess nothing's wrong with upgrading the food at a hospital if it helps in healing! Wish someone would force nursing homes to spend more on...

  22. Doctor in your next life?

    jyoung1950 replied to Hopegirl's topic in General Nursing

    In my next life, I'm going to be a mortician. EVERYONE is a potential customer and it can't be outsourced to

  23. One Worried lil' CNA in Training

    jyoung1950 replied to shel_wny's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can take poop and urine but vomit and mucous makes me gag. I keep meaning to bring a jar a Vicks with me to dab up my nose. But it's not really the smell that gets to me; it's the greasy,...

  24. Long Term Care to Hospital Rehab

    jyoung1950 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am a Certified Nursing Assistant at a Pittsburgh area nursing home. Today I was offered a job at a UPMC hospital as a CNA on the rehab floor. I'm very excited about this (although I will miss my...

  25. Personnal lives or reckless?

    jyoung1950 replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse (I'm a CNA). I used to have horses years ago but can't afford them right now. Were I able to, you bet I'd have them now! Girlfriend, you keep on riding and jumping and make sure you...