Chrissy Lou

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1. Why do some nurses "hate their jobs"?

   Chrissy Lou replied to iculvr's topic in General Nursing

   I loved my job at one time. Unfortunately, things have changed so very much over the last 10-15 years, it's no longer enjoyable. I don't like seeing my residents go without even the simplest things, so that I can watch home office people receive thei...

2. I'm an LPN and I understand.

   Chrissy Lou replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN/LVN

   I work LTC in Indiana. The company I work for is attempting to phase LPN's out of their LTC facilities. Many extra benefits (uniforms, pay increase, extra training, schedules and PTO) are given to the RN's only. The more RN's they have the more reimb...

3. Nursing is becoming stupid

   Chrissy Lou replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

   It's not just hospitals, LTC is a mess also. I have worked in LTC for over 20 years, and what I have seen is very, very discouraging. Large Corporations buying up homes, cutting staff to the bone, the workload is insurmountable. I loved LTC because o...

4. RNs vs LPNs

   Chrissy Lou replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC Directors

   Wow. I have dealt with drainage tubes, wound vacs, IV's, peritoneal dialysis, etc., in LTC, as a well-trained LPN. After years of dealing with all that, I am now the Staff Developer, which I love doing! So many options, so much to learn everyday. RN'...

5. The LPN as ADON myths and misconceptions,

   Chrissy Lou replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LTC Directors

   You are exactly right! In the State of Indiana it is the same scenario- few RN's will ever cross into LTC- by a good majority, LPN's run the LTC Sector. IF by chance an RN ventures into a building, typically they are often on the floor for doing dire...

6. not enough CNAs

   Chrissy Lou replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric

   It's sad isn't it? I love and hate my job at the same time. I thought that by moving up it would give me more opportunities to really make a difference, to help further training, mentor.....instead I crunch numbers, am told to ensure compliance or it...

7. Why is LTC Nursing have a bad reputation

   Chrissy Lou replied to dulcet's topic in Geriatric

   It is true- so many have no idea what LTC nurses do. LTC care nurses must have superior assessment skills, be very quick on their feet (wanderers, falls, aggressive behaviors- they keep you on your toes), and MUST be organized. (20-30 residents, gluc...

8. not enough CNAs

   Chrissy Lou replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric

   Unfortunately, my job as the ADON is pretty much.....everything that no one else wants to do plus a little more-whatever I can fit into a 50-60 hour work week...lol! (Yes that is for real-every week- hence the reason I do not fill a hole on the floor...

9. CNA staffing cuts

   Chrissy Lou replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric

   Our LTC hall typically houses 52 residents when full. That hall will never have more than 4 aides/2 nurses days and evenings, 2 aides/1 nurse for the night shift. It's never easy, and when census drops on the Rehab hall or our Dementia Unit, staff is...

10. Hanging It Up

    Chrissy Lou replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Retired

    I am jealous....it seems I have the same thoughts myself. Nursing is not what it used to be. After many years of doing something I once truly loved, I know dream of new avenues, things I can do AWAY from nursing. I am saddened, as I always thought t...

11. The Mockery of Nursing

    Chrissy Lou replied to Old.Timer's topic in Relations

    I am so glad to see that not everyone in the medical world has lost their minds-I 've been drowning in whiners.

12. The Mockery of Nursing

    Chrissy Lou replied to Old.Timer's topic in Relations

    LOL...had the same thing!

13. The Mockery of Nursing

    Chrissy Lou replied to Old.Timer's topic in Relations

    LOL....."Should I tell my DON that those old LPN's are trying to tell me what to do? Surely she can't mean for them to help train me?!? What do I do?".......lol.....Too many times!

14. lpn as ADON?

    Chrissy Lou replied to nd deb's topic in LTC Directors

    Really? I am currently the ADON/Unit Manager/Wound Nurse- and I AM also an LPN. (In fact, our other 2 Unit Managers are also LPN's) I EARNED my spot, having been in nursing longer than most of the people in my building. In our state, it is perfectly ...

15. lpn as ADON?

    Chrissy Lou replied to nd deb's topic in LTC Directors

    You write very well! I too am an LPN/ADON, soon to be an RN. I have worked for my facility many years, and was told when I was promoted (from Unit Manager) that I had been chosen for the position because of my ability to get on well with the staff, ...