Juliet310

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1. Best job thinking of quitting

   Juliet310 replied to Juliet310's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks so much for your feedback . I am going to have to pray about this and keep keep myself available for opportunities . Some hospitals here hire LVN as CNA or utilize LVN in outpatient settings. Like I said I really do like the fact that I'm able...

2. Best job thinking of quitting

   Juliet310 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello ! I am a new LVN grad and waiting for my test date for LVN in California. So I picked up a job at a sub acute center . The pay is really low for the amount of work I do. Some of my co- workers asked why I am doing so much. They said the compan...

3. Nursing home phenomenon/ What's this?

   Juliet310 replied to Juliet310's topic in Geriatric

   Yes that must be another reason. I was just discussing this with a neighbor of mine and we talked about people being so uncomfortable with death. And I don't think these family members are really doing "all they can", it's the nurses that are! It see...

4. Nursing home phenomenon/ What's this?

   Juliet310 replied to Juliet310's topic in Geriatric

   I know I am tired too, I just pray that I have enough energy in the day to get good grades, pass the test, and help humanity with my career. I was hoping to work with seniors, but the conditions in this LTC/ SNF is deplorable. I can't understand my p...

5. Nursing home phenomenon/ What's this?

   Juliet310 replied to Juliet310's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks for all of the responses. The only thing I can clearly understand is that I don't understand and I will try to find out more. It just seems unethical. I suspect, and I could be wrong because I have not done the research - is that things just ...

6. Nursing home phenomenon/ What's this?

   Juliet310 replied to Juliet310's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you, Yes I am aware of those legal terms. I think my question is more about what events in time and political forces are behind this current trend. It seems like to find the answers I am looking for I need to do alot of research!

7. Nursing home phenomenon/ What's this?

   Juliet310 replied to Juliet310's topic in Geriatric

   p.s. This is a sensitive topic so I hope it was worded in a way that does not feel offensive to others, I apologize if any part of message comes across that way. And secondly, I might have projected some of my own ideas in the post because I am stil...

8. Nursing home phenomenon/ What's this?

   Juliet310 posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hello All, I am very curious what politics are involved in the current trend to have residents in LTC facilities that are bed bound and requiring various artificial means for life? I visited my grandmother in an Alzheimer's unit as a child towards h...