annlewis replied to MsPrettyHospiceRN's topic in Hospice
I agree I do not chart at my visit...I don't have time anyway....Im fortunate that the hospice I work employs Lpns and HHA's ....I'm a Lpn....I'm assigned to two Rn case managers and we work as a team...I visit up to 8 patients a day...mostly in assi...
A friend of mine says the ANA does not really follow thru on helping nurses, she says the organization not focused on nurse issues, regardless of the petition
No insurance benefits! That's absurb! I would not take a career type job without insurance benefits. That is definetly a needed benefit unless you are on a spouse plan and can do without it.
I work in a facility with the old style med cart too and the Medea, no computer, and sometimes I have all 44 residents on the floor to pass too. Try getting those residents who can on a pass Meds anytime schedule and use your charge nurse to see if ...
I had an experience that literally changed the way I think about our souls and afterlife. I saw my residents deceased husband standing beside her as she lay on the floor crying from her fall. No one else saw him, not my unit coordinator, my aides, ...
It seems harsh that they told you to leave after 2 med errors.....you worked there for 8 years...did they educate you for any med errors in those past 8 years? There must have been more than just 2 errors I am sorry to point out. Incomplete charting...
I work in LTC, 3 years now, I am not calloused, I see myself as enlightened, death comes to us all, when a person is sick or old, comfort and pain meds help relieve any suffering so one can die more peacefully. I think religion can help people come ...
annlewis replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN/LVN
I live in upstate new York, small town, I recently got a small raise so now make $16.70 per,hour with vac, sick, and,personal days benefits and health cov, dental, vision, 401k, and i work 64 hrs per two week,period. I get time and half for any hrs ...
Why did you get your LPN license if you are not working as one? You said you are staying in retail, why on earth? LPN's gain valuable job experience that you can use for your RN job....just wondering.....
annlewis replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in New Nurse
One thing I have not heard anyone mention is this...because I witnessed this any times...watch your attitude when you are new, if you want the experienced nurses and experienced aides to show you the ropes then you must be willing to listen to them, ...