Long-term care nurses provide care to patients who need support over an extended period of time. From caring for the elderly to those with chronic medical conditions – it's a diverse field that...
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In the past, nursing homes utilized restraints to provide a "safe way of keeping a patient out of danger." However, as time progressed, it has been shown that most restraints cause more potential...
Do nursing homes administer IV fluids and antibiotics? If so, what should I know?
Nursing homes can apply to have the ability to administer intravenous fluids and antibiotics. More nursing homes have received approval to give IV fluids and medications to their residents. The...
Nursing home care can be one of the most expensive costs for the elderly. Most people don't expect to have to stay in a nursing home. However, when you get, or a loved one gets sick, this unexpected...
When providers and nurses start working in the nursing home setting, they frequently ask what common medications are prescribed to the elderly? Just like most health care settings, common...
How can APRNs do a medication reduction/review in a nursing home?
Some statistics say the average medication pass in nursing homes involves 73 medications. This number is the responsibility of the doctor and nurse practitioner to manage and reduce...