litlgrn

litlgrn has 16 years experience and specializes in geriatric, pediatrics, hospice, home car.

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1. Just Completed My One Year of Probation on the Job!

   litlgrn posted a topic in Geriatric

   I am writing in to say that I have just completed my first one year of service at a LTC facility. It is a difficult job and I made it...after a year of service I am officially in my CSEA union. This means that I am open to all the benefits that they ...

2. How long was you orientation traing when you started in LTC?

   litlgrn replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in Geriatric

   6 weeks!

3. County Job Soon to be Privitized

   litlgrn replied to litlgrn's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you for your response. It is hard to wait and see. Probably the best advice!

4. County Job Soon to be Privitized

   litlgrn posted a topic in Geriatric

   I am working as a 3-11 charge nurse at a county run facility and it is being sold to a private firm. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this type of change. What to expect? My employers are tight lipped about it all. I've heard tha...

5. LPN struggling

   litlgrn posted a topic in Geriatric

   I am a male, full-time LPN, charge at a LTC facility.3-11:15pm. I have 16 years of homecare experience and have been working since Jan 12 at the LTC. My problem is this; I have a 17 month old son, who has Down's Syndrome. My son has ear infections f...

6. Recent LVN grad, 1st time working in an assisted living TIPS PLS

   litlgrn replied to angie1368's topic in Geriatric

   I was given 6 weeks of orientation where I work. They signed me off when all my skills were in place and I learned the facilities procedures. I think I'm fortunate I got the support I needed. It is a hard job!

7. Recent LVN grad, 1st time working in an assisted living TIPS PLS

   litlgrn replied to angie1368's topic in Geriatric

   I am new to being a charge nurse in a LTC facility. I work 3-11. My unit has 30 patients and I'm responsible for their meds and treatments as well. It was 6 weeks of orientation and I am through that gauntlet and on my own now. It is a hard job to le...

8. start up business or work from home

   litlgrn replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

   Get your npi number and have a private practice as an Rn. Work in homeecare and do the billing yourself. Its alot of work and very rewarding as well.

9. be a nurse and pursue a creative hobby professionally

   litlgrn replied to chiasmus100's topic in New York

   Yes; many nurses have day jobs and have hobbies as well. I have been an LPN in home care for many years and continue to play drums and sing in a variety band. I use my weekend evenings to play and have fun and work around my personal activities. It k...

10. Disappointed in myself and feel like a failure in nursing.

    litlgrn replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    I thought to reply to your post. I too am a "sensitive". I've had to leave nursing jobs that were not a good fit for me. Imho; God made you as such, so follow your inner guidance and look for a nursing position that needs your keen skills. The profes...