wearinwhite

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1. Combining Med Passes

   wearinwhite replied to wearinwhite's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Ouch, can you imagine not changing dressing on pressure sores, and autoimmune skin diseases that require bid cleaning. the whole floor would slough away. I just don't like the anxiety of going into...

2. Combining Med Passes

   wearinwhite posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am struggling to get though my afternoon shift 3pm-10:30. I secretly DO NOT combine med passes as my fellow nurses say "there is no way to get through 40 residents with 5pm AND 8pm passes, everyone...

3. A soon-to-be new grad who actually WANTS to work in geriatrics!

   wearinwhite replied to busymommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Do your research before you accept any position! i wish i asked to "job shadow" before actually accepting my position. I am only a few months into what i thought would be my dream job: 3-11pm (so...

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

   wearinwhite replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I feel like I am driving 180 miles/hr down the highway: just getting though the day,surely missing lots, and quiet unsafe. I am 2 months into my first RN job as charge nurse (only nurse on floor) on...

5. Charting Help/Tips Please! for long term care / SNF

   wearinwhite replied to wearinwhite's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   excellent! thank

6. Charting Help/Tips Please! for long term care / SNF

   wearinwhite posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Help! my first RN job is at a SNF pm shift (3-11) with 38 residents. I am barely making the med passes, treatments, neuro/vital/I&O checks for incidents before shift ends. i am having trouble...