Luv4LTC

Luv4LTC has 24+ years experience and specializes in tried almost everything/LTC.

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1. OMG why Im I not passing my nursing exams

   Luv4LTC replied to future2012nurse's topic in General Students

   I agree. I am an LPN, and senior semester RN student. My advice is be proactive! Talk to your instructors first off. Mine were not very helpful as far as study advice, but I did find that mine mostly "only mentioned what is important to know". So do ...

2. For those working OR who have worked in LTC

   Luv4LTC replied to Epona's topic in Geriatric

   I have been in LTC for many years, in GA and CO. Unfortunately, it seems, these issues are the same in facilities everywhere. I agree that once you get to know your residents and staff, it will get better. However, that is the scary time when I think...

3. CNA/LPN/RN Pay in Georgia?

   Luv4LTC replied to chesara's topic in Georgia

   you know that's such an important point. if you really like the people you work with, then it's worth it to stay put.

4. CNA/LPN/RN Pay in Georgia?

   Luv4LTC replied to chesara's topic in Georgia

   sometimes if you get into an interview with a certain nurse manager, they will try to work it out for you. for instance, if there is someone who wants to do the alternate 7 days. at least, i was told that quite awhile back. it might be worth a try?

5. How Helpful is Being Bilingual?

   Luv4LTC replied to G to The P's topic in General Nursing

   :smackingf oops! sorry i posted x2. don't know how to delete.

6. How Helpful is Being Bilingual?

   Luv4LTC replied to G to The P's topic in General Nursing

   i'd say more than just helpful. as a brand new nurse in ga i was cross training in l&d one night. ems called to say they were bringing in an active labor who spoke no english, and they got no hx. we called our spanish translator who wasn't in hou...

7. New here and venting already

   Luv4LTC replied to Butterfly Faery's topic in General Nursing

   i'm a newbi too, and this is another thread that shows how everyone has a different opinion. that's a good thing 'cause we can learn from others. unfortunately, everyday as nurses we have to make these kinds of judgement calls. usually i feel alone. ...

8. Can someone please explain INR & Coumadin therapy to me?

   Luv4LTC replied to christvs's topic in Medications

   I've been a "coumadin cinic" nurse at a large cardiology practice, and loved it. (the pay was crap... but I digress.) Anticoag therapy is challenging, especially for patients. I agree with the info you've been given. There is a mind boggling amount o...

9. nurses accepting telephone orders from other nurses

   Luv4LTC replied to ninsttmk's topic in Medications

   in my ltcf we take tos everyday from the dr.s nurses. we rarly ever get to actually talk to the dr. (or should i say, have to talk to the dr.) we relay info back and forth via a "remote" nurse and messaging system.

10. 12 hours, eat twice?

    Luv4LTC replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    breaks?!? what's a break??? i need a break!

11. Did I miss the memo???? (rant)

    Luv4LTC replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    so, who do you think you are - "nurse sunshine" or something? seriously, it sounds like your coworker has issues that really have nothing to do with you. no one has ever been too kind. maybe she needs some psyc meds. scarry to think people lik...

12. University of Phoenix in CO, LPN to BSN

    Luv4LTC replied to committedtonursing's topic in School Programs

    you know, i was also told by a recruiter that u of p does not offer lpn to rn, only rn to bsn. maybe that's because i'm in the springs not denver? it sounds too pricey for me anyway.

13. Why are LPN's so limited in job choices.

    Luv4LTC replied to LUVyourCNA's topic in LPN/LVN

    i'm another who is totally exasperated with the lack of choice. we moved to co from ga 2yrs ago. co is much less accepting of lpns. i do love ltc, but sometimes i need a break! i think there is a conspiracy. in the last few years i've noticed a trend...

14. South Georgia Medical Center

    Luv4LTC replied to merei's topic in Georgia

    thanks nurse hobbit for reminding me to check out the site. my brother is ***, i think he's in rehab now. flex would get old eventually, i guess. by the way, i think i remember meeting you. i did 3-11 and 11-7.

15. What is it with the nurses in LTC?

    Luv4LTC replied to lilypad2424's topic in Geriatric

    hi lilypad, wow, looks like you got slammed with responses to this one! sure am sorry you've had such a bad experience so far. i've been in lots of "health care" settings in my 20+ years, and it can be (and is) tough all over. (i say "health care" to...