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  1. Will I ever get out of LTC or am I doomed?

    newrnltc replied to JZ_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Alot of nurses feel the way you do if you just take a look at the majority of posts in the geriatrics forum they are about unsafe staffing and unsafe work environments. I made a post not too long ago...

  2. Comfort care measures.

    newrnltc replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Also, even if the resident is okay with facing end of life, we probably all wish to go comfortably in our sleep not getting cyanotic and thrashing about while everyone looks on not doing a thing....

  3. Comfort care measures.

    newrnltc replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with you that O2 is a comfort measure. Its cruel to allow someone to be in pain, gasping for air, getting acidic and distressed/anxious in their last days, which could turn out to be weeks......

  4. Leaving in less than 6 months doesn't count?

    newrnltc posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello AN, Today I handed in my letter of resignation to my DON after working there since Jan. I am planning to leave for a job at a clinic. She asked me to stay until the end of May so staffing can be...

  5. Leaving in less than 6 months doesn't count?

    newrnltc replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks everyone. Yea I'm glad for my experience there even though the working conditions weren't optimal. Even if it *doesn't count* I'd still put it on my resume because it's time spent and...

  6. Should I switch from SNF to Clinic?

    newrnltc posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello all nurses, I have been an RN working in LTC/skilled rehab... Sept will be 1 year. At my current place my relationship with colleagues is pretty good/supportive but the hours are long,...

  7. Nursing home nurses, time saving tips?

    newrnltc replied to treeye's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work nights, 30 residents: when im going through the mar i flag the meds i have to pass on my shift and at the same time have the cart next to me, pull out the resident's drawer, put their pills...

  8. New-ish RN, 30 residents please help!

    newrnltc replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    jlynn I'm sorry you're going through this. I know what you mean by management doesn't give a damn. When I was new I was naive and tried offering suggestions but now I see why other nurses "don't...

  9. Hip/knee Fracture patients.. which way do you turn them?

    newrnltc replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes thanks for your reply! LTC angel, since you have tried both, how does hospital nursing compare to LTC? Is the grass always greener on the other

  10. Oh crap...I can't believe I forgot...

    newrnltc replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    First month I was an RN my resident pulled out his PICC line an hour before shift change in the middle of 2pm med pass! I was in such shock.. putting pressure, rushing to call MD who was not...

  11. Hip/knee Fracture patients.. which way do you turn them?

    newrnltc replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes starstruck this does help! Now that I think of it I remember logrolling from nursing school! I didn't see any abduction pillows for the patient I will be sure to note it to dayshift. Ireland seems...

  12. Need some advice...AM I CRAZY????

    newrnltc replied to girlswcurls's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Math is not my strong suit. If I have a dosage I'm not sure about I will definitely double check it with a

  13. I've Failed The NCLEX 8 Times & Now I'm about To Take It 1 More Time...

    newrnltc replied to eutawville11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    "Some of you will never know how I feel at work when I get ordered around by some new grad nurse to do tech work." If you are a tech and someone asks you to do tech duties why would you feel bad about...

  14. Should I tell my DON staff is unhappy?

    newrnltc posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    hello all nurses! I am still fairly new to my facility. 2 months in. I've gotten to know alot of the nurses there and think many are great. The sad thing is many of the best ones have told me things...

  15. Should I tell my DON staff is unhappy?

    newrnltc replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks Michelle126. I will try to find out more from them. After a hellish day everyone is rushing to get out so I think it will be hard to have a sit down. I did joke that if they start a petition I...

  16. Should I tell my DON staff is unhappy?

    newrnltc replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks caliotter3 for your quick response! After listening to yet another coworker complain today I was feeling all up in arms ready to ADVOCATE! but you verbalized my internal fears. I guess when...

  17. new RN in LTC

    newrnltc replied to donnachristine88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hopefully on the MAR there is a list of pt dx and allergies. Also on the orders it should say what the med is for.. i.e. metoprolol 50mg bid for HTN... easy example but you get the idea. In that way...

  18. Tired of LTC...

    newrnltc replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    the only things that get me through the day sometimes is the knowledge that these residents need a caring nurse and someone to advocate for them.. that and a few good coworkers.. I too wish I could do...

  19. First RN job at LTC.. Please I need help badly!

    newrnltc replied to racs09_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi! I am in a similar boat as you! I recently posted "Newish RN at LTC please help" lol What has helped me with medpass is I asked the regular nurses about their res. You can make a list of residents...

  20. New-ish RN, 30 residents please help!

    newrnltc replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Lumbarpain thanks for your encouragement! I agree that good leadership is important! Nurses leave managers not organizations. Where did you go after LTC? I really care for my residents and most of the...

  21. New-ish RN, 30 residents please help!

    newrnltc replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nurse 456 I feel your pain, so don't be sorry for venting! Sometimes when I get home I feel like quitting nursing forever. We have a crazy work load and the most unsupportive head nurse ever!...

  22. New-ish RN, 30 residents please help!

    newrnltc replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks Dixie for your reply! Yes I am the nurse but I'm also new there. That's the way they've been doing things for years. Some of the staff there have been there since I was in elementary school! I...

  23. New-ish RN, 30 residents please help!

    newrnltc replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Angie1368 congrats on graduating, passing the nclex and finding your first job!! When I was a student I thought the hard part was over haha how naive.. Wised up to reality my first week working! haha...

  24. How to you track weights?

    newrnltc replied to NotFlo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My old workplace supervisor printed out assignments for everyone. The weekly weights are done with the weekly showers. They note [shw/wgt] next to resident room on the assignment sheet. CNA...

  25. New-ish RN, 30 residents please help!

    newrnltc replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you Finallydidit ! These are great tips! The CNAs can take bps but that is always done last for them (30 min to end of shift) because at start they are busy with getting res OOB, washed up, fed...