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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...

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 residen...

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 ...

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 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.

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...

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...

I want to change from LTC to Home Health. I am tired of the nonsense. I have put in several applications with no success as of yet. I am not giving up, as there are many places that I have not put in my application yet. Has anyone had difficulty m...

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 t...

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.

Thank You for the encouragement. I don't know what kind of situation I will be comfortable with. I will put more applications in on Monday. Should I be studying anything special in the mean time?

Turn off ALL noise, glass of Merlot and pet the pussycat.

I have worked LTC for my short career and have also done a short time at critical care. I was straight out of school and should have started slower. Anyway, I need a break from LTC and would like to go to rehab nursing. What are the pro's and con'...

I think the word we are looking for is MODERATION. I try to be happy and up beat at work for the residents (I am in LTC), and I want the people I work with to be, at least, pleased that I am at work. But, I try to use some common sense. Perkiness ...

To Jesskanurse: May we please have some background. It would be very helpful to know where you are coming from. Also, in dealing with alzheimer's patients/residents, I always have to keep in mind that there IS the book way and then there is realit...

Exactly right.

I have been in nursing for about 2 years. I have worked LTC. I need a change of scenery. I am thinking Home Health or hospital. I need some input.

You will be fine. I, also start a new job this afternoon. Charge nurse at a LTC facility. At the last NH I worked at, it was an easy going experience. Everyone just pitched in. It was in a small town. This I know will be different. I will have ...

This is why I am looking for something else. I like LTC, but I just cannot cope with the stupid regulations that don't really mean anything.