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1. A few questions, please

   dianne777RN replied to dianne777RN's topic in Hospice

   Thank you all for the replies. The information I received on morphine drying up terminal secretions came from a hospice nurse. After much research, going through palliative and hospice books and my old pharmacology book from nursing school, I could n...

2. A few questions, please

   dianne777RN posted a topic in Hospice

   I am an RN in LTC and recently had a very dear resident die. She was on hospice at the end. I have had some very "hard'" deaths, struggling, clenching fists, severe terminal secretions, flailing. This lady did not exhibit any of this, in fact, was qu...

3. OMG, will i ever stop being tired???

   dianne777RN posted a topic in Geriatric

   Am a new grad as of May, been working LTC for three months and am exhausted!!! My days off are spent trying to get house cleaned, laundry done, groceries AND resting because I am so tired from work!! Hardest job I ever had, love it, but soooo tired!!

4. New RN needs advice asap

   dianne777RN replied to dianne777RN's topic in Geriatric

   All I can tell you Capecod is that I worked medical malpractice before nursing school and lawyers are hungry for nursing home claims because short- staffed does NOT hold up in court. And they will sue the ED, the DON, the company and the RN on duty. ...

5. New RN needs advice asap

   dianne777RN posted a topic in Geriatric

   Am a new RN (may) got job LTC on evenings....love the residents!!!! I am given two wings...rehab (15 pts) and the Alzheimer's wing (24 residents). To be honest getting fed up and wondering if this is what nursing is all about. I feel the residents a...

6. What Routine?

   dianne777RN replied to dass4's topic in LTC Directors

   Wow, you spoke my words exactly!!! I am also a new RN working LTC and feel your frustration!! Never enough supplies or they are so disorganized you don't know where to look. Feel more of a pill-pusher, don't get any time with the residents to meet th...

7. Advice on becoming a CNA/PCA?

   dianne777RN replied to sciencegal's topic in General Nursing

   I think being a CNA will give you great experience in the medical field, whether in a hospital or LTC. CNA's do the foundational patient care. It sounds like you have a compassionate heart and could give the caring and dignity and respect that patien...

8. New RN, interviewed at an LTC facility.....scared!!!

   dianne777RN replied to dianne777RN's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks Mdgale!! You have given me much to think about!! I checked out the website you provided and they have two stars (below average) for both RN staffing and staff rating! I really appreciate your help and will re-post as I make a decision. I sure ...

9. New RN, interviewed at an LTC facility.....scared!!!

   dianne777RN replied to dianne777RN's topic in Geriatric

   Yes, I heard right, but I don't know their total census at this point. It is a rural area. I checked on Ucomparehealthcare.com and they had a 4/5 on state inspection status, which was much better than other facilities in this area....some were ones o...

10. New RN, interviewed at an LTC facility.....scared!!!

    dianne777RN posted a topic in Geriatric

    Hi everyone, I am a new grad wanting to eventually get into hospice. I was told that LTC would be a great place to start....chronically ill, geriatrics, experience with the technical skills. I had an interview today, went very well....two hours long,...

11. It Goes Both Ways

    dianne777RN replied to Kittypower123's topic in Geriatric

    Wow, what a wonderful story! I am a new grad RN and have an interview tommorow in an LTC. Most have implied that it is an inferior job. This really upsets me as I see nursing not as getting into something "prestigious", I got into nursing because peo...

12. Is this what I'm always going to deal with?

    dianne777RN replied to mom_coach_nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Dont worry what others think or say, you do what you feel is right for you. I commend you for raising your children and going onto your education. That is very hard to do! Best of luck to you!!