Sondra Cash

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1. Knoxville Hospitals

   Sondra Cash replied to shirleyTX's topic in Tennessee

   1st Yes We have been still are unorganized,But we have started a zone nursing thing and it is helping.Iam printing off your thread and taking it to work today.:uhoh21: That should shake things up at our staff meeting today.Yes I am sure I can name th...

2. Knoxville Hospitals

   Sondra Cash replied to shirleyTX's topic in Tennessee

   I am an LPN the call back nurse in the ER. There are all kinds of job openings ,RN's are in great demand , The ER has self scheduling but most work 12 or 10 hour shifts .You have to work 2 weekends a month.Except for my job which is Mon -Fri 8 hour s...

3. "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

   Sondra Cash replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   You go girl.Thanks for the support .We need lots more RN'S with your attitude.:balloons: I to get a lot of asking about different things in the ER,esp.about geris who come through even from the Docs.So yes I am very proud and know my stuff. Sondra LP...

4. Scared to be an LPN.....

   Sondra Cash replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   Don't worry the residents will get to know you.The Med pass will be scarey the 1st time but then you will be able to do it in your sleep.Good Luck with this exciting new adventure you are on. Sondra:p :flowersfo

5. "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

   Sondra Cash replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have been just an LPN for almost 36 years.I never had a problem in LTC about a title I worked my way up to ADON.I retired from LTC and went to work in a ER,about 6 months ago.I was floored at the attitude towards LPN'S.In fact just yesterday the RN...

6. Scared to be an LPN.....

   Sondra Cash replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have been an L.P.N. 35 years LOL.I worked in LTC ,until a few months ago I went to work in a ER.I was scared too.I thought I had gone :uhoh21: crazy but as it turns out I have a lot to offer.The important thing in LTC is like someone said make your...

7. Tube Feeding Question

   Sondra Cash replied to kasi's topic in Geriatric

   I worked in LTC over 30 years and here in Tennessee, you can not ask a CNA to do anything that has to do with TF.It is your responsiblitiy to make sure they are off and on.I agree also a pt.should never be rolled down.As to her turning you in maybe s...

8. How Do You Know Where You Fit In??

   Sondra Cash replied to Born2BAnurse's topic in LPN/LVN

   i love my job too.i wanted to see if i could keep up the pace and have some sharper skills under my belt.i am planning on moving soon to ga .another big step.it seems here in knoxville lpn's still are med nurses at most places.i was however adn befor...

9. How Do You Know Where You Fit In??

   Sondra Cash replied to Born2BAnurse's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have worked with the elderly for about 35 years .So After I retired from one job I wanted a change so I went to a large tramua hospital and work in the ER.Big difference I am having trouble adjusting to the pace but I have started getting use to it...

10. Knoxville Hospitals

    Sondra Cash replied to shirleyTX's topic in Tennessee

    Hi there I work at UHS ( THE NEW NAME FOR UTMC).Some one miss informed you I work in the ER there and They have 5 different ICU's Trauma ,Peds , Surgery ,Medical ,and Heart stroke.They have new grads coming to work there all the time.It is a great pl...

11. Brunswick ???

    Sondra Cash replied to bsunbeam's topic in Georgia

    Hi I am planning on moving to Brunswich this Spring I have been an LPN since 1969 Do not have a clue on where to look for a job.My daughter has lived there 6 years I love the area. Sondra