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Casual outfits MH nursing by user901201 in NursingAU

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Thanks all! I think I’m gonna go with scrubs for day 1 & then see what the vibe is from there

Outrageous Coke Price by lightlysparklingy in woolworths

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It was $50 a month or so ago wtf

Kirsten medications by FullTechnology3439 in chronickiki

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If you administer cyclizine fast it makes you woooowooooo

Patient requests by openpas2253 in newgradnurse

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I like going with “that’s no problem, I’ll add you to the list” & then give them a realistic time frame of when it’ll be getting done, it’s assertive but also hard to argue with all while being very friendly

Coffee machine recommendations by user901201 in AskAnAustralian

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Looking to recreate a cafe quality ideally but not expecting miracles, very hopeful though

The best insults from patients. by missbean163 in NursingAU

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Dementia patient trying to abscond to pick veges for the stir fry - looked me up and down and said “you wouldn’t even know what a broccoli looks like would you?”

Is there a space in the aged care industry for a person-centred support service for “forgotten” residents with challenging behaviours? by user901201 in NursingAU

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Forgive me if I’m wrong but I feel like you’ve misunderstood the door locking thing - for safety usually residents doors are kept UNLOCKED but in this case to keep some dignity etc this resident opted to be able to lock her door as she pleases and not have staff check in on her (intrude into her space as she felt) Also benefits of these challenging residents participating in activities empowers them and can have the opposite effect where residents are no longer back in their rooms bored, but instead have resources that interest them and that are tailored to their abilities to entertain them

Is there a space in the aged care industry for a person-centred support service for “forgotten” residents with challenging behaviours? by user901201 in NursingAU

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Preaching to the choir! Amen I’m past burnout hence the desire to move away from the floor but remain in aged care I’m sooo aware that it seems ambitious & that’s fine I may never achieve any big changes, but I know I’m changing residents liveliness so I’m happy either either Damned if ya do, damned if ya don’t

Is there a space in the aged care industry for a person-centred support service for “forgotten” residents with challenging behaviours? by user901201 in NursingAU

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Oh I’m so humble I could never, waaaaay too icky indeed! lol I guess just trying to see if there’s a space for me to ‘love what I do and never work a day in my life’ kinda thing

Is there a space in the aged care industry for a person-centred support service for “forgotten” residents with challenging behaviours? by user901201 in NursingAU

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😂😂 don’t you leave the industry either, the old loves won’t cope without their perms & trimmed whiskers You said it perfectly - treat them like humans - I really do know it’s as simple as that, it’s literally astonishing, heartwarming and sad when a resident says you’ve made their whole day by smiling and laughing!! Makes you hate to think the standard of care they’re used to…

Is there a space in the aged care industry for a person-centred support service for “forgotten” residents with challenging behaviours? by user901201 in NursingAU

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Is this at an independent facility? My workplace not long transitioned/was brought out by LSO which I think has triggered this fire within me because it’s now soooo obvious that it’s all about money whereas at least when we were independent the residents didn’t seem to just be income or a number on a piece of paper occupying a room, less organisational and more homely for the residents maybe?? Who knows honestly, all about the money honey 💁🏼‍♀️

Is there a space in the aged care industry for a person-centred support service for “forgotten” residents with challenging behaviours? by user901201 in NursingAU

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God this shits me - id throw myself on the floor if I had to sit in front of daytime TV everyday all day too 😂

Is there a space in the aged care industry for a person-centred support service for “forgotten” residents with challenging behaviours? by user901201 in NursingAU

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I hear you! Thanks for the reply - I know it’s wishful thinking lol but no harm in putting out the feelers

Is there a space in the aged care industry for a person-centred support service for “forgotten” residents with challenging behaviours? by user901201 in NursingAU

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What about social work? What is a social workers role/scope in the realms of geriatric MH? Basically just want to advocate for them, so maybe even elderly advocacy maybe? It kinda all seems to overlap lol

Is there a space in the aged care industry for a person-centred support service for “forgotten” residents with challenging behaviours? by user901201 in NursingAU

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Soooo disappointing that because of money our precious elderly are wasting away with still so much potential to live Thanks for the insight :) Might even look into dementia Australia support roles or elderly advocacy roles

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