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  1. 8 or 12 hour shifts for nursing staff?

    BackfromRetirement replied to Bubbles82's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    If the average age of working nurses is pushing 50, 8 hr shifts are more suitable. The extra time off from 12 hour shifts is spent in bed, trying to recuperate. It's not worth it to many older

  2. Can you really change a bad LTC?

    BackfromRetirement replied to lisa41rn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    There are bad facilities everywhere. Keep looking around til you find one

  3. Rn's are better than lpn's???

    BackfromRetirement replied to lisa41rn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Having been both an LPN and an RN, I dont let those comments bother me. There will always be someone who resents an authority figure over them. I have walked in those LPN shoes, so the griping is...

  4. Why is everything the day shifts responsibility?

    BackfromRetirement replied to JenniferSews's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is a Treatment nurse in my facility. Her schedule rotates to weekends too. The Treatment nurse also does the weekly skin checks. Our MDS coordinator does the new admissions on day shift....

  5. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

    BackfromRetirement replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No IV catheters to start IV's, the entire LTC facility out of briefs, CNA's who call off regularly once a week, pharmacy fails to send ordered meds so emergency box must be broken open. Familes,...

  6. Workplace violence

    BackfromRetirement replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    I have had to tell verbally aggressive nurses that I don't make the rules, I see that they are carried out. It may not seem fair, and it may not seem right, but it's just the way it is. If they are...

  7. New Graduate LPN needs help finding job in New Jersey

    BackfromRetirement replied to tumecaj1122's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Continuing your nursing courses while looking for employment is a good idea. You may be able to network with some of your

  8. Inept New Grads?

    BackfromRetirement replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

    We all have to learn how to walk before we can

  9. Can someone explain this mess to me?? sorry so long

    BackfromRetirement replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    There are too many things that need to be fixed. Start looking for a job

  10. Minor's right to refuse

    BackfromRetirement replied to Mary C's topic in General Nursing

    You can say; I will be happy to pass this along to your attending physician. I feel certain he can address your concerns to your

  11. Minor's right to refuse

    BackfromRetirement replied to Mary C's topic in General Nursing

    The parent should be referred to the primary physician. This is between the parent and the MD. Chart the request and the

  12. the place Im working will only train me for 3 days. (Adult/Dementia pts).

    BackfromRetirement replied to foreverhopeful's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is crazy! What kind of institution would turn a new grad loose after 3 days of orientation? I would request a preceptor or an extension of orientation. You did not mention what shift you are...

  13. does working as an lpn stop the clock for rn experience?

    BackfromRetirement replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the facility. My first job as an RN after being an LPN was Home Health. Without my LPN experience, I would not have gotten the

  14. How do you respond to a resident who gets attention by pretending to be in pain?

    BackfromRetirement replied to HoneyDinkley's topic in General Nursing

    Pain is real to the patient. Depression is extremely painful. always report pain to the nurse. no one but the patient can determine if he/she is pretending. Sometimes just a little TLC like moving a...

  15. does working as an lpn stop the clock for rn experience?

    BackfromRetirement replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I'd work as an LPN/LVN in a heartbeat if it meant I could get a job and needed one. LPN's supervise the CNA's, so supervision is part of the experience. Skills improve by working as an LPN. RN role?...

  16. Geriactric CNA

    BackfromRetirement replied to jboogieness's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Liability......getting insurance to cover the litigation that can result is a major can of worms. Even a sitter agency has liability

  17. Is Med Surg hard?? New grad. starting soon- not looking forward to 12 hours!

    BackfromRetirement replied to Epona's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Twelve hours shifts are for the young. I paid my dues and a nurse in her 50's is drained at the end of 12-13 hours. There are many older nurses who do 12's and more power to them. Yet, for me, 8 hours...

  18. CNA duties vs. Nursing Duties

    BackfromRetirement replied to joolia's topic in General Nursing

    In LTC now. When a new patient comes in, I always ask the CNA to come get me to help with clean, reposition and turn the first time. Many things can be assessed at that time. It is important for rehab...

  19. CNA duties vs. Nursing Duties

    BackfromRetirement replied to joolia's topic in General Nursing

    RN's do it all. Sorry, but I take pts to the br, place and empty bedpans. RN's in ICU do their own bedbaths, empty urinals and catheter bags, remove impactions. Primary care, you do it

  20. Do Day Nurses Really Feel that Night Nurses Do Nothing All Night?

    BackfromRetirement replied to Brita01's topic in General Nursing

    Evening shift seems to require the most

  21. New Grads hired at my LTC facility

    BackfromRetirement posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have started giving the new nurses allnurses website. I feel there is something here for anyone needing to know and share. One down, 3 to

  22. The most comfortable Nursing Shoes

    BackfromRetirement replied to Tziganka's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love my Sketchers shape-Ups. The first day I wore them on the floor they never needed breaking in. I was walking on

  23. Do Day Nurses Really Feel that Night Nurses Do Nothing All Night?

    BackfromRetirement replied to Brita01's topic in General Nursing

    Each shift has it's own dynamics. Graveyard shift has less help and has to make more independent decisions. People work different shifts for different reasons. Until new employees are required to...

  24. Nursing Home regulations State-by-State

    BackfromRetirement replied to Simplepleasures's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Why is there no nation-wide set of rules? Learning the different laws from state to state is a mess. Standardizing the scope of practice and "rules of engagement" might be less confusing. State laws,...

  25. Don't like to say I'm an RN. Long...

    BackfromRetirement replied to MrsCaseyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was a LTC LPN for 9 yrs before becoming an RN. I too, felt funny about becoming the Supervisor of my former workmates. Learning leadership isn't taught very well in RN school. Setting professional...