NCRN0802

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1. Need advice - transitioning from hospital to LTC

   NCRN0802 replied to mslpn210's topic in Geriatric

   I have worked in LTC off and on for over 13 years, first as a CNA, then LPN, and now RN. I love it. I have seen alot of nurses with hospital backgrounds come through the doors and really struggle. You have to lose the mindset of working in a hospital...

2. Why do you work in a(n) LTC facility?

   NCRN0802 replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in CNA/MA

   I am an LPN working in LTC. It is a atmosphere that is not right for everyone. I love working with geriatrics, but hate pediatrics. It just depends what you are attracted to. For me, the money is a motivating factor also. I make about 7 dollars more ...

3. Sleep apnea

   NCRN0802 replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

   I have sleep apnea and it does cause alot of changes in the way you act and react to different stressors. Just think how irritable you are when you havent slept good for a couple nights in a row. Now imagine not ever getting a good nights sleep? It w...

4. RNs- Mostly first born? Alcoholic fathers?

   NCRN0802 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   right...

5. RNs- Mostly first born? Alcoholic fathers?

   NCRN0802 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I am a LPN with a seriously crazy, drug addicted, alcoholic mother and a dad that was basically absent. I was the second child of two.

6. Do Day Nurses Really Feel that Night Nurses Do Nothing All Night?

   NCRN0802 replied to Brita01's topic in General Nursing

   I think it is an ongoing problem in the nursing profession. Every shift thinks the other shifts don't do any work. It is just not true. I have worked every shift possible in LTC. Each shift has a large work load. The type of work varies depending on ...

7. doctors treatment of nurses??

   NCRN0802 replied to nursejllrn's topic in General Nursing

   I have experienced some real jerks as far as Dr's go. But I have definitely experienced alot more angry, rude, disenchanted nurses.

8. Should nurses return to wearing uniforms?

   NCRN0802 replied to hellerd2003's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse since 2000. I currently work in long term care, but have worked other places. I live in North Carolina. I am a LPN pursuing my RN. I wish nursing could return to all white uniforms. I think this sets nurses apart from housekeeping...

9. South Florida LPN's

   NCRN0802 replied to a4432's topic in Florida

   i lived in naples 5 years ago and Naples Community Hospital hired LPNs. I dont know if they still do. I never worked there. Did my clinicals there though. I think back then the starting wage was between 13 and 15 an hour.

10. NC I need your imput!!!seriously I do!..lol

    NCRN0802 replied to henryswife's topic in North Carolina

    I work LTC and have been an LPN for 10 years and earn somewhere in the range you listed. I surely didn't make that much starting out. But it is possible in LTC. My advice to new nurses..ask for a salary much higher than you expect to get. Alot of pla...

11. Why Cant I Find A LPN Program In SWFlorida?

    NCRN0802 replied to messiecake's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I graduated from Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology in Naples, Florida ten years ago. I loved the program there. The instructors are fabulous. Naples is about a 30-45 drive from Ft Myers. Also, the other school mentioned Lee High Tech is for grow...

12. Orientation Day LPN to RN

    NCRN0802 replied to 99percentangel's topic in General Nursing

    I love this article. I am also a LPN and am pursuing my RN. Good luck!