dtroia22

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1. Nurse managers-Do you think tattoos look professional?

   dtroia22 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Nurse Management

   I have 13 tattoos and in scrubs, only 3 are visible. I work as a unit manager in a LTC facility where most of the staff have both tattoos and piercings. We have some of the best residents and their...

2. So, who LOVES LTC?? I need inspiration!

   dtroia22 replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am so happy to finally see a positive thread on LTC! I love LTC because 1) my residents, 2) my residents, and 3) my residents! They and their families have become a sort of extended family! My kids...

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

   dtroia22 replied to JZ_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am so glad someone thinks like I do! I graduated a year ago and wanted to work in the hospital, or so I thought. Got a job at a LTC center to "get some experience first" and have not, and do not...

4. Best shoes

   dtroia22 replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I wear reebok easy tones with dr schols inserts (the ones u stand on the machine and it maps your pressure areas). I love them! Got them in white in nursing school and just got them in black! So worth...

5. Advice - Patient Ratio and BS Check in ALF

   dtroia22 replied to LFalcon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I guess I should feel lucky! The unit I manage has 57 residents-23 diabetics with accu-checks achs, 2 gtubes, and about 30 of them have dementia/Alzheimer's! But, we have the charge nurse, treatment...

6. I could use some pros and cons advice....

   dtroia22 replied to Pat2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I started out as a new nurse at a LTC center working 2-10pm. After 5 all administration, including DON, ADON, etc was gone. I felt pretty confident in my nursing knowledge and skills to be there by...

7. Drama / Write Up

   dtroia22 replied to slauren's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I have been in your shoes not long ago. I work in LTC as well and it is my fIrst job as an RN. I have been there for about a year now. I am 27 but look about 16. I have dealt with aides just like that...