N.U.R.S.E. replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
In an earlier post mel I had the same concerns. Good news bad news unless the fed gov or state gov step up and take the lead on how many pts 1 nurse can can handle then I'm afraid it won't get any...
N.U.R.S.E. replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Now I would like to think that I am well read but sounds like a lot of mumbo jumbo the language is over my head and I could be wrong but the numbers don't add up do they to
The question is why don't we ban together and set precedences on minimum pt/nurse ratios as well as taking into consideration the amount of care needed for each pt and could their health deteriorate...
N.U.R.S.E. replied to Derek1975's topic in Geriatric, LTC
What.s the big deal let me tell you this I just started a new job and I have to pray e3veryday because the workload is astronomical I have to give meds to@least 30 pts 7 of whom are tubefeeder I have...