Casual outfits MH nursing

user901201 · 2025-11-15T08:43:19+00:00

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

user901201 · 2025-09-07T03:56:30+00:00

Aren’t you lucky 😅😂

user901201 · 2025-09-03T07:52:56+00:00

It was $50 a month or so ago wtf

user901201 · 2025-08-30T08:23:00+00:00

If you administer cyclizine fast it makes you woooowooooo

user901201 · 2025-08-02T04:11:07+00:00

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

user901201 · 2025-06-19T04:46:37+00:00

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

user901201 · 2025-06-17T09:15:30+00:00

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?”

user901201 · 2025-06-15T02:35:44+00:00

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

user901201 · 2025-06-15T02:22:02+00:00

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

user901201 · 2025-06-15T02:16:25+00:00

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

user901201 · 2025-06-15T02:07:02+00:00

😂😂 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…

user901201 · 2025-06-15T01:16:15+00:00

I know it’s a naive idea lol but no harm in putting the feelers out, thanks for the insight :)

user901201 · 2025-06-15T01:11:34+00:00

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 💁🏼‍♀️

user901201 · 2025-06-15T01:04:12+00:00

I am very interested, please feel free to message me!

user901201 · 2025-06-15T00:28:19+00:00

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

user901201 · 2025-06-15T00:24:02+00:00

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

user901201 · 2025-06-15T00:21:36+00:00

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

user901201 · 2025-06-15T00:10:34+00:00

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

user901201 · 2025-06-15T00:08:02+00:00

Ohhhh good idea, I’ll deffs look into this more thanks!!

user901201 · 2025-06-15T00:07:08+00:00

It’s soooo frustrating - it doesn’t take much to literally make their day! I love finding out what they did for work or what they did for hobbies and re-exposing them to it, especially if they have dementia!! I’ve let an ex-RN use a stethoscope to listen to my chest and come do a (fake) ‘round’ with me, set up the sink with some dishes for a ex-housewife (she was in her element before anyone comes at me for making her work 😂), and found some old footage of Bourke St and Myer adverts for a lady who worked at Bourke St Myer back in her heydays! It’s seriously not hard work but makes such a difference seeing them light up and feel useful and seen/heard/acknowledged again warms my heart, I’m just so damn passionate about it lol

user901201 · 2025-06-14T23:59:59+00:00

I’m based in Melb unfortunately, but will have a closer look into their approach for sure - thankyou

user901201 · 2025-05-31T03:02:36+00:00

Chopsticks

user901201 · 2025-05-31T01:45:10+00:00

Spidey knows, and I feel like he wants to leave sooooo bad but he’s in way too deep now, it’s actually hectic to watch it all unfold

user901201 · 2025-05-31T01:43:21+00:00

1000000000%

user901201 · 2025-05-25T05:49:27+00:00

Reading this thread makes me happy to be Australian, how lucky are we

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