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  1. Job Requirements

    gentlespirit posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i decided to start a new thread rather than offending anyone who has been participating in other threads. i need to get something out in the open and this is it: if any of you caring for elderly or...

  2. new to site

    gentlespirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, all. I was browsing the web tonight looking for information on burnout... and found this place. I've been a nurse for 14 years. Started in ICU. Then LTC for 11 years, most of them as DON. I...

  3. HELP should I step down???

    gentlespirit replied to johnson0424's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    dear, how long have you been a nurse? let me guess.. you love the challenge, sometimes thrive on the stress, but do you really know what it is costing you?? prioritize your life. mine goes like this...

  4. HELP with ALOT of problems on my unit

    gentlespirit replied to johnson0424's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you have a unit/ facility supervisor? These issues that you describe are ones that should be handled by you - you need to educate and then delegate the responsibility to the appropriate person. As...

  5. State Survey...Advice Please

    gentlespirit replied to annabrooke93's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Bless your heart... you must be terrified. I realize you feel like you are not prepared, but you are capable of more than you give yourself credit for. You need to start promptly, follow the five...

  6. Venting

    gentlespirit replied to SueNYC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We do eat our young, don't we? I've been in LTC for 11 years, mostly as DON. I remain constantly frustrated with the working environment of our staff....except for the saving grace of the gratitude...