missyd1991

missyd1991 specializes in LTC.

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1. ANA discriminates against LPN/LVN

   missyd1991 replied to Kris10lnC's topic in LPN/LVN

   I feel so sad reading some of these posts, it shouldn't be a contest of who has more education. It should be about the people we take care, the more we are united to better for our patients and better for our field. I'm a LPN and I'm very proud of ...

2. Bashed for pursuing lpn route

   missyd1991 replied to soladylike1's topic in LPN/LVN

   You know what is best for you and be proud of what you have accomplished!

3. I Will Never Call Myself Just an LPN anymore!

   missyd1991 replied to queen777's topic in General Nursing

   Whether your an RN or LPN you are still a nurse and thats all that matters. Be proud of what you have accomplished and do your best. I'm an LPN and proud of what I do.

4. How do I stop getting my feelings hurt?

   missyd1991 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric

   I'm so sorry to hear you are having problems. I had some problems at work my self I went from CNA/unit sec to LPN and wow what a mess. I ended up so sick because I worried so my nurse manager sent me to a therapist. I wasn't sure at first but it d...

5. Questionable practices at a LTC home

   missyd1991 replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in Geriatric

   Oh this place dosen't sound like somewhere that values its workers or the residents. Where I work all new nurses have to train with the aide for so many shifts and then on to the med carts. We are expected to help with call lights and on night shif...

6. How did you know LTC was right for you?

   missyd1991 replied to PAERRN20's topic in Geriatric

   I have worked in LTC for almost 14 yrs and I wouldnt trade it for anything. You will meet some of the most amazing people in LTC residents, families and coworkers. It takes a special person to work in this field because you become a family and when...

7. Words you never dreamed you would say as a nurse...

   missyd1991 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

   I work in long term care and I had a resident ask me to keep an eye out for her breasts because the ones she had didn't appear to be hers, OMG I wasn't quite sure what to say. LOLOL

8. Told LTC a waste of my time

   missyd1991 replied to Rylee2008's topic in Geriatric

   I'm sorry but no one has the right to tell you that LTC will hurt your nursing. There are so many different areas of nursing and they all serve their purpose, if you really loved the residents then thats where you should be:heartbeat. Love what you...

9. I'm back!

   missyd1991 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric

   Good luck on your new job!! I love to hear when people truly love what they are doing.

10. do you work 8's or 12's in you LTC, and do the managers work 8's?

    missyd1991 replied to 4treasures's topic in Geriatric

    Does your work have a restorative program thats a lot of hands on training and patient education. We do some 12 hr shifts but they are hard to cover a call in. Maybe look into becoming a CNA instructor, just a couple of thoughts. Hope you finda wh...

11. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    missyd1991 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Relations

    Oh my gosh I love this posting! I don't think people realize how differnet they become when not feeling well. Some days you just want to scream at the top of your lungs to "put on your big boy/girl undies and deal with it" LOL.

12. Resident Centered Care

    missyd1991 replied to km7100's topic in Geriatric

    I work in a Eden Alternative home and we have been and are still going through the growing pains but it really does make a difference. You will always have staff that wont buy into what you are tryning to accomplish and others that will use it as a ...

13. In the Presence of an Angel

    missyd1991 replied to hartmom's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gosh what a wonderful story, thank you for sharing!:redbeathe

14. Do We Really Understand Each Other?

    missyd1991 replied to rodgerssm's topic in Relations

    Great article, communication is the key to a great relationship of any kind!

15. Does god make mistakes?

    missyd1991 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in Pediatric

    I believe God brings people into our lives for a reason, this child was a gift to all who care for him for no other reason but to learn compassion, tolerance, love. I think the story was amazing!