BeachMurse

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1. Old nurse verse New nurse

   BeachMurse replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   You are the patient advocate. Do what a PRUDENT nurse would do. Nurse J is not a prudent nurse. When the **** hits the fan, who will ultimately be held responsible? Stand your ground and do what is...

2. What time do your CNA's do their first rounds on 11-7?

   BeachMurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I also work 11-7. Our CNA's do an initial walkthrough with the previous shift. All residents must be in a satisfactory condition before our CNA's assume responsibility. Any deficiencies are corrected...

3. Different types of residents

   BeachMurse replied to KRSLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   On our LTC unit we have a few who are 100+ and mostly the g'ma, g'pa type. Our skilled unit, on the other hand, does have a much lower average age. Most are 50's - 60's with hip/knee replacement or...

4. Its really NOT a fate worse then death

   BeachMurse replied to KRSLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Initially I was against working in LTC, but my tune quickly changed when I realized that without experience my options were limited. Here are a few thing's that I've discovered in my first year. 1....

5. Discouraged with LTC. Advice?

   BeachMurse replied to RoxieRN0511's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   No matter which hall/unit you work on, get organized before you start your shift. I make a checklist on my report sheet to give me an overall picture of what needs to be done on my shift. I always...