Umm...I will have 47 residence to care for !!!!!

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I am oreintating as a new grad for the 3-11pm shift. I have found out that I will be doing all the meds, charting and treatments for all 47 of them. Is this even legal?

The unit manager doesn't help with anything on this unit, and the last two people hired on the station both quit after 2 weeks!!! How in the world can a new grad ( me) that doesn't know any of these patients, or have any prior LTC experience get all this done? Meds I could do. But add treatments, charting, and doing the new admits..NO way! I am starting to think I went into something that I won't be at very long.

After a couple days of orientation I am learning a little about the paperwork but it seems like such an uphill battle. Any advice from TLC works?

I would like to know what state is this in. I live in N.H. and I have 4 patients, and 3 aides. Make me worried about moving now.God knows what's out there.

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Specializes in LTC, Hospice, Case Management.
I would like to know what state is this in. I live in N.H. and I have 4 patients, and 3 aides. Make me worried about moving now.God knows what's out there.

Are you sure you are working in LTC?

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OOPs, I meant to say 24.. hehehe:chuckle

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Specializes in LTC, Hospice, Case Management.

That's still really fantastic staffing. Good for you.

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Specializes in Too many to list.

Oh my goodness, I have to laugh, but not anyone"s expense. I work agency in LTC on 11-7. These terrible ratios are the reality in LTC. I've worked in 5 states so I have some basis for comparison. It's not hospital nursing for sure.

The bottom line is this, it's your license. Only do what you feel comfortable doing. There are some facilities I will never again work in (once was enough). I can stand almost anything for eight hours, but I will not willingly risk my license in a place where I don't feel up to the challenge. It's OK, to do something else, REALLY!!! RUN, don't walk if you are not feeling safe. Trust your gut, and get out of there.

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Specializes in Gerontology, Med surg, Home Health.
I would like to know what state is this in. I live in N.H. and I have 4 patients, and 3 aides. Make me worried about moving now.God knows what's out there.

1. With 4 patients and 3 aides I doubt very seriously if you are working either in a long term care facility or a SNF.

2. Since I have a new nickname a work....the drive by grammarian....I will live up to it....the word should be RESIDENTS...not residence. Residents are people...residence is the building

PS. I might have to copy all these posts to show the nurses at my facility that they are NOT seriously understaffed!

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When I got an email about this thread, with the title in it, my first thought was "do I make the grammar correction now or just keep my mouth shut?"

*smile*

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Specializes in home health, LTC, assisted living.

:uhoh3: just read a few of the posts. what may help you in your decision is to check on your state dept of health website to see if they have a "nursing home report card", some states have this. check to see what their deficiencies were for the last inspection. i worked in a very similar situation, other nurses were done with their med passes and treatments, no one would help me out, i had the worst wing and they all knew it. don't do it.

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I would like to know what state is this in. I live in N.H. and I have 4 patients, and 3 aides. Make me worried about moving now.God knows what's out there.

4 patients? Is that in a Nursing Home??

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Specializes in A myriad of specialties.
I am oreintating as a new grad for the 3-11pm shift. I have found out that I will be doing all the meds, charting and treatments for all 47 of them. Is this even legal?

The unit manager doesn't help with anything on this unit, and the last two people hired on the station both quit after 2 weeks!!! How in the world can a new grad ( me) that doesn't know any of these patients, or have any prior LTC experience get all this done? Meds I could do. But add treatments, charting, and doing the new admits..NO way! I am starting to think I went into something that I won't be at very long.

After a couple days of orientation I am learning a little about the paperwork but it seems like such an uphill battle. Any advice from TLC works?

So...BigB--are you still at this facility or did you run like the wind/go for something better as so many of us have suggested??? Your original post was made in January and I'll bet I'm not the only one curious as to if you've stayed.

Twix---glad you clarified that it isn't 4 pts you have but instead 24; though depending on the acuity of those 24 pts, your staffing of CNAs should still be better!

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Specializes in RAI/MDS Facility Administrator.

Hi there,

I currently work in LTC-50 beds 5 health care aids and I'm the only nurse on the floor from 3 to 11. The workload can be qiute challenging at times. I get everything done including TXs. It's knowing how to priorize your workload and when to ask for help if you find yourself not being able to complete your work.If you are still uncomfortable after your orientation let your supervisor know. Perhaps they can make a few provisions for you. Good Luck!

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Specializes in Knuckle Dragging Nurse aka MTA.
So...BigB--are you still at this facility or did you run like the wind/go for something better as so many of us have suggested??? Your original post was made in January and I'll bet I'm not the only one curious as to if you've stayed.

Twix---glad you clarified that it isn't 4 pts you have but instead 24; though depending on the acuity of those 24 pts, your staffing of CNAs should still be better!

UPDATE.. I ran like the wind and am very happy working for the Dept of mental health as an lvn/ MTA!! Far better pay, benefits, and a great retirment. Best move I could of made being a California LVN.

Never will i put myself though hell again.

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