cathy54

I like your method of the dot. I had never thought of it. I was a float nurse at my last job and in any given week, I had to pass meds to at least 27 to 30 residents per day. That is a lot of meds to take in consideration. The dot would have come in handy. Thanks.

I really can't add anything to this. You will, in time come up with your own way to do things.

This was normal for me. I worked 3-11. I passed out medications, did treatments, ran up and down the halls to answer phones for doctor's calls and calls from family members wanting to know how MOM ate at breakfast. Ran to rooms to check on residents that just didn't feel well or just wanted some one on one time. This was for 30 residents. When I first started, I was in shock for the first week. I cried a lot. I was told by management that it could be done. THAT being said, management freaked if they thought that THEY might have to do the floor themselves. Yes, I took short cuts, but that being said, I chose my short cuts. Pills in cups? You betcha. Text book nursing is fine, but then reality sets in and.......

Thank-you so much!!!!!!!!!! I will look for the pamphlets at my next rotation.

The leaflets are a good idea. I guess that I am not thinking clearly. I have already informed the company that I will need more time. They are very helpful. However, I will see if they also have the information.

I have just started a new job in HH. I am orientating for Pediatrics having just left LTC. My problem is that there are quite a few things that I am running into that LTC never had, such as insulin pumps (we gave injections), vents(never used) and gastronomy buttons(tubes always). I could use a few good internet sites that would help me learn using, changing, cleaning etc.

I am also starting in HH on Monday. I am going into Pediatrics. Big change from geriatrics. Nervous? You betcha!!!!! LTC just was not an option any more.

I have an interview this morning with a HH agency. I am trying to go from LTC to HH. Your questions and answers are extremely helpful for me at this time. Thanks

Thank-you so much. I have looked at the site. There is a lot of really good courses.

Thanks. Where did you find the home health CEU's?

This is what I mean by common sense. I totally agree that State should have to come in and work with the residents for at least a month, before passing out guidelines

There is one question I would like answered. How is a floor mat a restraint. Unless, I read it wrong, I cannot figure it out. The BS and stupidity of management is what finally has made me want to go to Home Health. I love working geriatrics, but when common sense flies out the window, it is time to go.

How long on average does it take to hire with Home Health Agencies? I live in the Central Texas area, and have put in numerous applications, with no success. I really want to do Home Health, and am willing to wait as long as possible. Should I wait and put in another application in a month or so? Any suggestions would be helpful.

Thank-you Commuter. I would also like to add the facility social worker to the list of agrivations. Never comes out of his office. Makes decisions, not based on residents needs(that have been charted on continuously), but on money. I also love the residents and those I worked with. It is the management, who stay in their offices and never make actual contact with the residents. Then when you bring a problem to them, they deny that it happened. You will notice that the word "worked" is in bold. That is because I finally figured out that I was not making a difference. I am going to Home Health. I will miss LTC, I just cannot fight management/social worker anymore. It breaks my heart to see nothing changing for my residents.

I really would like to do HH. I have just left a Nursing Home. Lord willing I will NOT work at another one. I need a change in direction. I believe that HH is it. Thanks for letting me know what to expect.