Krisintheweb

Latest Activity

1. First LPN job in LTC...is this the way it really is?

   Krisintheweb replied to Krisintheweb's topic in LPN/LVN

   Good Luck in school. Nursing school is hard but try to remember to enjoy it! Although I have made some mistakes starting out, I am very glad that I became a nurse. Working as a nurse is very rewarding if you like taking care of people and I always...

2. First LPN job in LTC...is this the way it really is?

   Krisintheweb replied to Krisintheweb's topic in LPN/LVN

   Just an update for everyone. I resigned from my SNF job and took a job at an ALF. Wish I could say this was a happy ending but sometimes I feel like I should have stayed with the old job. I got to do more at the SNF. I was learning more at the SNF an...

3. Info needed: Scope of Practice for Florida Med Techs

   Krisintheweb posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi I am a Florida LPN working in an ALF that uses med techs. I work the 3-11 shift and after 5pm I am the only nurse in the building. The 11pm-7A shift has no nurses only a med tech and 2 or 3 CNA's. Our Florida ALF has under 75 residents and incl...

4. First LPN job in LTC...is this the way it really is?

   Krisintheweb replied to Krisintheweb's topic in LPN/LVN

   Reeveslpn - I think you might be right. This is the toughest job I ever had!

5. First LPN job in LTC...is this the way it really is?

   Krisintheweb replied to Krisintheweb's topic in LPN/LVN

   To Redroses13, I must admit - it is hard to find a job as a new grad. I actually drove around all day with resume's in my car and just walked into places. I would ask the receptionist if they were taking applications. Some places told me to fill appl...

6. Stress on work decission!!! Please help! Need advice!

   Krisintheweb replied to lynnie88's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks systoly!

7. First LPN job in LTC...is this the way it really is?

   Krisintheweb replied to Krisintheweb's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks to everyone that replied. I worked 3-11 last night and left the facility at 1am. I did all of my meds and treatments right, I helped served dinner (we were short of staff) and I took patients to he restroom when the cna's were unavailable as...

8. First LPN job in LTC...is this the way it really is?

   Krisintheweb posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi I am a new graduate nurse and I just got my first job in a long term care facilty. We have rehab, alzheimers and a psych unit. I am so happy to have a job and to get 3 weeks of orientation but a few things have me confused. I am hoping to get s...

9. Stress on work decission!!! Please help! Need advice!

   Krisintheweb replied to lynnie88's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi Lynnie, well it must feel good to be in demand! Although it is always stressful when we are faced with important choices. I can't speak for everyone, but for me honesty has always been the best policy. I would simply tell the hospital that you h...