marie4

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1. Are You A Type "a" Nurse Or Type "b"

   marie4 replied to kellbell1's topic in General Nursing

   Very insightful food for thought. Thank you!

2. Umm...I will have 47 residence to care for !!!!!

   marie4 replied to BigB's topic in Geriatric

   Been there, get out fast!

3. New LPN Burn&Crash

   marie4 replied to marie4's topic in Activism

   I am working prn at a different LTC facility. The atmosphere there is much better. They have been welcoming and encouraging. I don't feel like I'm stepping into hell when I go there! LOL! I am going to talk to some different HH agencies and find ...

4. New LPN Burn&Crash

   marie4 replied to marie4's topic in Activism

   I feel the same way about dumping work onto the next shift, I would rather stay with no pay and do it myself. Maybe thats pride and stubborness. But, if that atmosphere is "normal" that is very disturbing. I feel sorry for the residents and the st...

5. New LPN Burn&Crash

   marie4 replied to marie4's topic in Activism

   Thank you all so much for your encouragement and advice. I decided to quit the full-time position and get out of there. I realized that no matter how hard I worked, one person wasn't enough to do that job and care for the people the way they should...

6. New LPN Burn&Crash

   marie4 replied to marie4's topic in Activism

   Thanks so much. I really needed some encouragement and kind words. I havn't gotten any feedback from the DON or ADON. They work days, so I never see them. I keep expecting a phone call from someone telling me what I am doing wrong but no one has ...

7. New LPN Burn&Crash

   marie4 posted a topic in Activism

   I am a new LPN Grad, I started working at a Nursing Home 3 wks. ago full time, and a second Nursing Home PRN. I am working nights-12 hour shifts. I work as fast as a I can the whole 12 hours and still can't get everything done. I have two halls-ap...