militarymom06

militarymom06 specializes in Geriatrics.

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1. Overwhelmed...

   militarymom06 replied to Lil'_young_nurse's topic in LPN/LVN

   LTC is overwhelming in itself, not to mention the stress factor. As time passes, you will gain more confidence in yourself. As far as the med pass goes, it will get easier and you will get faster once you learn your residents and their meds. Good ...

2. Georgia LPN Scope of Practice

   militarymom06 replied to Magnolia08's topic in LPN/LVN

   The only med that I know for sure, that we cannot push in GA, is Lasix. Your facility should have a policy and procedures manual, just ask them if they do and where it's kept. In fact, they ARE supposed to have one, it's the state law. Each facility ...

3. Backstabbing in LTC

   militarymom06 replied to deedee1245's topic in LPN/LVN

   I don't miss LTC at all, so glad to be out of there. I worked in LTC for almost 20 yrs, and it's the biggest Peyton Place I've ever seen in my life. Seems like someone has to keep something stirred up all the time. If someone doesn't like you, for...

4. found a pill/not given....

   militarymom06 replied to mel1977's topic in LPN/LVN

   FLUSH IT and FORGET ABOUT IT!!! We've all came home with one pill or another in our pockets, we're human and mistakes are made. Don't sweat it.

5. im so tired to being told this by some rns! grrr

   militarymom06 replied to angelwings777's topic in LPN/LVN

   Don't let it get you down. I've been an LPN for 20 yrs and I'm STILL hearing the same question. "Don't you want to get your RN?" "When are you going back to school to get your RN?" I'm tired of hearing it, so now when they ask I just put it right bac...

6. Help!-Question for you

   militarymom06 replied to josinda421's topic in LPN/LVN

   It's great that you are able to work in MD as a CNA and still have your nursing license. You can't do that in GA, anywhere. As far as jobs go. Have you checked in other places besides the hospital? LTC, Doctor's office, prison's. Good luck with your ...

7. CNA cert. for a LPN?

   militarymom06 replied to JourneyRN's topic in LPN/LVN

   I don't think you can work as a cna once you become an LPN, atleast I know you can't in Georgia. You are over-qualified to be a cna, and why would you want to? You spent all those long, hard hours in school and then clinicals just to work as a cna? I...

8. difficult unit for just 1 nurse

   militarymom06 replied to makes needs known's topic in LPN/LVN

   This could be a very dangerous situation. Not only for the residents, but also your nursing license is out there on the line. You have worked too hard to get your license, and since the D.O.N. really isn't doing anything to help with the matter it se...

9. CNA as a NURSING SUPERVISOR?

   militarymom06 replied to militarymom06's topic in LPN/LVN

   I couldn't agree with you more. I have always said being a cna SHOULD be a pre-requisite to nursing school, whether LPN or RN. I was a cna before and during nursing school and I truly believe it makes for a better nurse. But, regardless whether or...

10. LPN in GA

    militarymom06 replied to jemacha's topic in LPN/LVN

    LOL...I've lived in GA all my life, and live in a small town. That does make a difference. There's not as many nursing opportunities where I live, but if you lived somewhere around the Atlanta area that would help, or south of Atlanta. I live in h...

11. LPN duties & is it possible to work FT & attend school for LPN?

    militarymom06 replied to sfreders's topic in LPN/LVN

    I did work full-time, 16 hours every Sat & Sun and 8 hrs one day through the week, AND went to school full-time...Mon-Fri. I had 2 small kids with the oldest in 1st grade. It is/was very hard but somehow I managed. The only "financial" help I ...

12. LPN in GA

    militarymom06 replied to jemacha's topic in LPN/LVN

    There, again, depends on how long you have been a nurse. It pays less than SOME LTC, but the work is soooooooooo much easier. At my age, with the benefits they have to offer and the work load...suits me to a T. For me, it's not even about the pay ...

13. The reality for LPN/LVN for a new graduate

    militarymom06 replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN/LVN

    I have been working in LTC forever, seems like...since 1989, and you are right..NOTHING CHANGES. Overworked, understaffed, under paid. Putting up with all the "crap", it's all politics anyway. I did leave LTC for almost 3 yrs, and was a correction...

14. Medication Error and Overtime

    militarymom06 replied to lookingbeyond's topic in LPN/LVN

    I am so sorry you are having such a difficult time. It's not easy being a LTC nurse, especially when you work nights and you are basically on your own. I have been in your shoes, and I know how you feel. It gets frustrating, and you just want to c...

15. new grad LVN with interview at correctional facility...HELP!

    militarymom06 replied to Marisa07's topic in LPN/LVN

    Just wondering how your interview went? Hope it went well. AND you won't believe this.!!!! I'm GOING BACK to the state prison here. LOL After very much consideration, plus the fact that I am so sick of working in nursing homes, burned out, I've ...