A Day in the Life of an LTC Nurse

LTC = long term care (more commonly known as nursing homes)
I did not mention that occasionally I have to admit or discharge residents from the facility. That is VERY time consuming and generally is not ideal for a charge nurse on LTC to do along with their regular duties. At my current facility we have an admit/discharge nurse M-F so that helps immensely.
Also, skills I do in LTC but may not utilize everyday that people may not realize we do include:
IM/SQ injections
Intradermal injections (TB tests)
Applying and maintaining wound vacs
IV therapy
colostomy/urostomy care
catheter care (I do this everyday actually)
I&O cath, suprapubic cath, or foley cath insertion/removal

[@daniellebarrette2081]

thanks so much for the helpful videos! i'm a new RN, i start my first job in a LTC facility in michigan on tuesday! watching your videos made me feel a little less nervous about that first day!

[@juicylover95]

How was your experience working in LTC for your first RN job? I know it's been awhile, but I would appreciate any feedback. :)

[@brandyleach5006]

I have been a LVN for awhile in a LTC facility ! Graduate RN in December ! Very good description! Blessed to have med aids and great cna for sure ! I do have to pass lasix and antibiotics as well as if any patient on IV antibiotics!

[@Yayletesha]

Thank you for highlighting your job duties in LTC in a positive and realistic light.

[@heatherheartsnursing]

LVNs are taught comprehensive assessments in school but in practice are responsible only for 'focused' assessments. The RN is supposed to assess the patient fully prior to or after the LVNs assessment. As far as diagnosis, unless you are an APRN, no nurse is able to diagnose. However, all nurses are able to utilize nursing diagnoses. Teaching is kind of tricky as LVNs are really only supposed to re-inforce RN teaching or co-teach with the RN.

[@egee1010]

awesome video. i just started working at a place similar to LTC and your advice was really informative and helpful.

[@mirnamorales7593]

Yes, I agreed with you, the video is very interactive and informative. Excellent communication skills. It sounds like I was receiving the shift report. Thanks so much!,

[@wandapartrick9772]

Wow, I am worried I wont have the energy to keep up in my consolidation next week....thanks you were great

[@annamallen90]

I work in a nursing home as a nurse on the night shift 12 hours. It's my first nursing Job since being out of school. It is a lot of work. And the nightshift is not any easier. I also have to pass my own medications. It's hard not to have a mental breakdown when you have to do a 3 hour incident report, chart, pass like 50 medications and do a bunch of treatments and skin assessments. But in the end I really do think it's kind of fun and always come back for more.

[@heatherheartsnursing]

Hi Patrick. As you can see from the video I currently work in LTC as an LVN. I am in nursing school to get my RN and after that, who knows what kind of nurse I'll be! Thanks for watching :)

[@timesplit--ter2742]

I worked in LTC settings for more than 10 years. I'm looking forward in Hospice Care as a LVN. Our facility is under new management. I use to take care 30 patients, but now I take care 40 patients. That made my decision to switch a career in Hospice setting because I hear some Nurses that they liked the setting because their hours are flexible. What are your thoughts about working as a Hospice Nurse?

[@jeffjagiello2991]

Awesome video! I really appreciate the last 4 min of your video. Great philosophy :)

[@skulskc27]

Yes, thank you. I was referring to the nursing diagnoses.

[@meseknowsbest3144]

I have 3 residents with peg tubes that require meds PT , they get SO MANY meds!

[@edwigekafui1865]

Very informative...thank you!

[@janejin1682]

Thank you so much , it is very helpful for me.

[@joyceoduro7671]

What is the patient nurse ratio in your facility

[@Kiwanis5261975]

How have you been doing heather and how is the nursing coming along? What kind of nurse are you?

[@Kiwanis5261975]

How do you like working in LTC as a LVN? Do you ever get stressed out? What kind of stethoscope do you have and does it ever get cold?

[@Neffertiti79]

boy you make it sound so easy breezy....15 years LTC

[@jesseleyva3356]

Thanks for this!

[@justbeachy115]

Great info, Heather. Thank you!

[@jessmolli6019]

thank you for your video. What information is given in report in LTC vs hospital?

[@skulskc27]

I live in NY and LPNs/LVNs can not assess, diagnose or teach. Is that different in Texas?

[@scablet]

thank you for this...

[@akiss2give]

Great info, thanks so much, I just registered for a CNA course, it start Sept. 3rd Im so excited its 4 weeks long then I'm going to apply at the Senior Center in town that I currently volunteer at, people keep asking my why didn't I just try and go for my RN and my answer is always the same, I feel like it would be too overwhelming to take the classes and tests, but someday I would like to try, and what about an LPN is that the same as a CNA? How would I obtain a LPN license? Any advice? Thanks.

[@JRD72]

I had a question were you the only nurse working on your floor?

[@breezyd07]

Hey I recently posted a video response about a decision, or trying to come up with decisions to help me with my medical field choice. any advice??

[@pinnaclefaith2499]

Nice video very descriptive

[@estongcords9876]

Im at risk of developing a kidney stone! LTC RN here!

[@h3llo0]

Your videos are very helpful!! :)

[@NikkoVio]

too beautiful as nurse :)

[@robingacud]

a good idea is to become a CNA!

[@BettyJ155]

I was hoping this video would show mainly the nursing staff making actual rounds with residents - more of documentary. This is not a documentary. It may have well have just been an audio as there was no video example of the actual work.

[@hannahmoats9257]

BK Cascanette DAMN critic. She's just sharing her experience. Get over it!

[@Gemini-ez5yi]

You can’t just go do a documentary in the health field . Your a rude ass woman

[@ontnurse2]

omg

[@christopheradams9291]

Can we just start by saying that Heather is smoking hot? Okay, continue video...

[@Heeter_23]

What a fuckin BORING video...yap yap yap