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...
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...
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!!
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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,...
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 ...
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...
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...
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!!