carlanocnurse

carlanocnurse has 30 years experience and specializes in geri, psych, med surg.

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1. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

   carlanocnurse replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   The working atmosphere you describe is why most of my nursing class (BSN) left hospital work for anything else ASAP! I work in LTC, on the night shift, and absolutely love it. I have more...

2. LTC Nurses Bottom of the Barrel

   carlanocnurse replied to jjnmrsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   This post has really touched a nerve with a lot of us. I think LTC nurses have to have great skills of many kinds; assessment; judgment; interpersonal; and patience, to name a few. We have every right...

3. LTC Nurses Bottom of the Barrel

   carlanocnurse replied to jjnmrsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   We're missing an opportunity. LTC nurses need to actually spread the word, not only in support of each other, but also to educate the public about the terrific work we do. The population is aging, and...

4. LTC Nurses Bottom of the Barrel

   carlanocnurse replied to jjnmrsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Unfortunately the negative reputation of LTC nursing sticks like tar on a hot summer day. When doing research for a novel, I was unable to find anything positive written about LTC. That negative...

5. Common LTC no-no's (part vent, part question)

   carlanocnurse replied to Zergasaurus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   This has been an issue everywhere I've ever worked. I've been a nurse long enough that I've grown a back bone. I refuse to borrow. None of the responses I've read mention the pharmacy's responsibility...

6. State surveyors here again...and being super picky...

   carlanocnurse replied to IowaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   We work in a crazy system. CMS knows exactly what is needed to provide good care in LTC. If facilities HAD to follow the staffing recommendations for CNA's, a lot of our problems would be solved. What...

7. Is there a clearinghouse or forum where LTC facilities can share survey issues?

   carlanocnurse replied to ChesterCountyMSN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Does your nursing home belong to state LTC organizations? At meetings, people often talk informally about survey-what's being cited, the emphasis of the survey, etc. A good resource about surveys and...

8. Terminated without warning

   carlanocnurse replied to Lonestarrn02's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I'm sorry you got terminated, especially so unfairly. You're certainly not alone, if that's any consolation. Being a DON is very tough. In my state, the average tenure of a DON is 18 months. How well...

9. Did I pick the wrong career?

   carlanocnurse replied to blackpants22's topic in General Nursing

   There's an old saying that 'nurse's eat their young.' I heard it as a new grad 30 years ago, and unfortunately it's still often true. Do try to find another job, but in the meantime, a few...

10. Why do many nurses look down on LTC?

    carlanocnurse replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Anyone who thinks LTC is somehow 'less,' is mistaken. We have less technology, more hands on, less patient turnover, more connection, less backup, more opportunity to really know our residents and...