ilostu12 replied to middypiegirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC
middypiegirl.....your going through what EVERY nurse goes through on their first job as a nurse (except for the lose of you child, I'm so sorry to hear this ). You will feel so overwhelmed that you...
It's a very tricky situation, in OH, with the existing order of the self releasing seatbelt AND the added use of a sheet (without a Dr's order and proper assesment and documentation for three...
30 residents, that's not too bad. Oh wait I forgot...meds, treatments, oh dang this one wet critical gotta call the doc and send them out, oooooops I forgot the two new admissions that came from the...
Like many other posters have stated, it's just nurses venting. You need to vent, no matter what proffession your in, everyone does. I was a computer Tech/Network engineer for over 20 years and...
Good question...... I'm sure as there are more posts to this question, you'll see the pros and cons are pretty much the same for each. Like the challenge of your job, learning new skills, the great...
The grade scale for Nursing programs are different than other classes for a reason. You are going to be responsible for someones' life. Look at it this way, in most gen ed classes a 60% may mean a C,...
PRN is exactly what it means....as needed. All facilities have a staff of PRN nurses, if there is a call-off or there is a need for another nurse, the PRN nurse can pick up that time. They aren't part...
All of the previous posters have hit the nail on the head (or something like that...lol). It's what you make of it, but no matter what profession you do there is good and bad. I was a computer...
SCRN and AuntieRN......Please see a Diabetic Educator if possible. These people are specificly trained in diets and exercise for DMI and DMII, they can help you with a diet for working nights. They...
kstec......I remember when I first became a nurse and started working at an LTC. I thought to myself that I made a huge mistake, I was soooo over whelmed and I thought this isn't why I became a nurse....
ilostu12 replied to spiritbeing8992's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Actually your situation is really pretty good. Most LTC nurses will get 30+ on days and evenings, nights will commonly get 40 or 50+. But don't panic, believe it or not you'll get use to it. You'll...
First off ejsmom, gratz on passing! I normally don't work the night shift, but have done a several. Depending on your facility staffing ratios, you will more than likely have 50 - 60 residents to take...
ilostu12 replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I'm with you on that one LoriAlabamaRN. I'm am LPN at a LTC (I'm hoping to finish certification in a couple of weeks). I've never been happier with what I do. I've also had some negative comments said...
When I first read this thread, I became very angry. Not because the mother may be smoking around her children,which as healthcare professionals we know is not the best thing to do, but because of the...