mavlvn

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1. Unsafe Staffing

   mavlvn replied to Melinurse's topic in Safety

   I do know in CA if you accept the keys your responsible, you finish your shift and go home . If you call in sick over the weekend that is not job abandonment YOUR SICK. The other Nurse left you knowing it was unsafe and she should take responsibility...

2. What *other* jobs are LVN's qualified for?

   mavlvn replied to RN/Mom's topic in LPN/LVN

   Asisted living or Long term care. Thats about it. Thats where they are utilized. Also Wound Care consultants.

3. About the LPN wages in So Cal....

   mavlvn replied to lulu67's topic in California

   Long term NO. CA 28-33.00an hour. So CA 21-25.00 an hour

4. LVNs being phased out?

   mavlvn replied to donnatroy27's topic in California

   This wont last long, they tried this in the 80's. Hospitals went bankrupt. I give it a few more years. LVN's can do alot. They should be utilized. I have been very fortunate.

5. What's It All About, ALFie?--Help and Support for Assisted Living Nurses

   mavlvn replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric

   I Quit a Assisted living postion, simply I was so stressed I forgot what year I was born and could not rememeber my age. I walked into a real mess the care givers off the street and passing MEDS. One error after another. The Charts were not audited ...

6. I hate nursing

   mavlvn replied to prettylittlenurse2b's topic in General Students

   I am an LVN , in Ca over 30 years 25 in ER and ICU. Now LTC all by choice. Nursing is very hard and you do have to love it . May I suggest become an esthician, they make loads of money and youwill be helping people feel good about themselves . Its r...

7. Nursing Drama..why?

   mavlvn replied to Nenee's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have to answer this one. I have been a LVN in Ca for over 30 years, my choice. I have worked in every department except LD. I choose now towards the end of my career to work in SNF. My choice, it seems to me that every where there is DRAMA. Every d...