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1. In your opinion, how many pts is too many in SNF/rehab?

   ComeClarity replied to ComeClarity's topic in Geriatric

   Of course nursing homes/SNF's are the main employers of LPNs in my area. And no, I don't have another job lined up, but life is too short to feel stressed out & unhappy, dreading work every day. I don't have kids so I could probably afford to eve...

2. In your opinion, how many pts is too many in SNF/rehab?

   ComeClarity replied to ComeClarity's topic in Geriatric

   I told them I did not want to work on the skilled/rehab side.. just.. no. I do not feel like I'm practicing safely on that unit AT ALL. I need something slower right now. ADON told me I could have 1 more week of orientation on the LTC side, but then,...

3. In your opinion, how many pts is too many in SNF/rehab?

   ComeClarity replied to ComeClarity's topic in Geriatric

   Uh, this is not just a regular LTC unit.. there are a few long-term residents but most are short-term rehabbers or just released from the hospital & too sick to go home yet, still on IV abx or whatever. It kind of reminds me of a med-surg floor i...

4. In your opinion, how many pts is too many in SNF/rehab?

   ComeClarity replied to ComeClarity's topic in Geriatric

   So you're saying that I'm concerned for nothing? I became a nurse to take care of people - and I am not sure if I will be able to properly take care of these patients being a new nurse responsible for so many.

5. In your opinion, how many pts is too many in SNF/rehab?

   ComeClarity posted a topic in Geriatric

   New grad LPN here, just got a new job in an LTC/SNF/rehab. I am working on the skilled/rehab unit. I'm a bit concerned because my week of orientation ends tomorrow and Wednesday, me and another new grad will be the only 2 nurses for about 45-50 patie...

6. Was this unprofessional?

   ComeClarity replied to ComeClarity's topic in New Nurse

   I'm going to see how this week goes and then decide from there. I am not normally a quitter (if I was, I wouldn't have went back after the first day!). I just feel like it is a bad sign if my personality is already being openly critiqued by my unit m...

7. Was this unprofessional?

   ComeClarity replied to ComeClarity's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for your reply. Yeah, all this stuff is new to me so of course I am going to be more cautious or hesitant than a seasoned nurse..

8. Was this unprofessional?

   ComeClarity posted a topic in New Nurse

   I don't want to give out too many identifying details, but I'm a new grad LPN in my first nursing job and this was my first week of orientation on the floor. The unit manager made some comments to me, comparing me to another new orientee that I know ...

9. Mean Comment?

   ComeClarity replied to Candybones's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   That's pretty unprofessional of them to say.

10. Nursing layoffs or difficulty getting jobs? 2011 wages?

    ComeClarity replied to PhantomDelight25's topic in Florida

    Even LPN jobs around the Central FL area are hard to snag right now (especially for new grads with no experience). Hospitals rarely hire us anymore, and even most of the nursing home positions I've seen are either wanting experienced LPNs or only off...

11. New grad LPN, interview with peds HH agency

    ComeClarity replied to ComeClarity's topic in Home Health

    I guess the only way to find out is to accept the job if they offer it to me and see how it goes. I forgot to ask them if they pay mileage - I would assume so, with gas prices being so outrageous. I also worry about putting so many more miles on my c...

12. New grad LPN, interview with peds HH agency

    ComeClarity replied to ComeClarity's topic in Home Health

    Thank you for your advice Caliotter. Since this company is known for hiring new grads, I'm sure they have some sort of decent orientation procedure. If I feel like I am not getting sufficient training/support, I'll be vocal about it and if it persist...

13. New grad LPN, interview with peds HH agency

    ComeClarity replied to ComeClarity's topic in Home Health

    I'm not sure how supportive this company is to their nurses, I haven't interviewed with them yet. I understand about parents being concerned about a new, inexperienced nurse taking care of their child - I would be too. I am hoping they will start me ...

14. RN Transition Program cancelled due to poor enrollment numbers.....

    ComeClarity replied to Menelope's topic in LPN-RN

    I think Valencia starts a bridge program 3 times a year now though. Not sure where you live, but you could always check out Lake-Sumter Community College in Leesburg too. That's really weird that Valencia is hard to get into and competitive, but SSC ...

15. New grad LPN, interview with peds HH agency

    ComeClarity posted a topic in Home Health

    I'm a newly-minted LPN with zero nursing experience besides my school clinicals. I have an interview with a peds HH agency on Monday that has hired a lot of new grad LPNs from my school. I'm a little familiar with them because we did peds clinical at...