KRODD

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1. How is this acceptable? 50 patients ltc/skilled DAYSHIFT!

   KRODD replied to CynicallyVexed's topic in Geriatric

   These facilities like playing with fire giving all these pt to one nurse, tells me that when not if the s--t hits the fan they'll probably throw the nurse under the bus.

2. New grad lvn. I think I am in the wrong field.

   KRODD replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN/LVN

   Question, are you on a rehab/short term unit? long term/ dementia units are usually alot less stressful.

3. LPN vs PCT?

   KRODD replied to tay321's topic in LPN/LVN

   I personally would take the pct job being that your going for your RN, Acute Care experience goes along way.

4. Was this the "right way" to terminate my employment? advice need it please!

   KRODD replied to pinkdustmagic28's topic in LPN/LVN

   Is your facility union?, Right to work state? Pysche facility is this a Government job? need more info Not judging you but are they reporting you to state board? good luck to you

5. LPN with no Job!!!

   KRODD replied to wisdomyes's topic in LPN/LVN

   Careful you end up being a unemployed RN theres plenty of those.

6. I start my lpn class april 1

   KRODD replied to shaylah's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Stay on point, life may have to go on hold for a while. If you can get a copy of your Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) book. and read ahead. Research medical terminology. Good Luck.

7. Volunteer to be a union rep or not?

   KRODD replied to KRODD's topic in Union

   Sounds impossible in my facility! Workers will do wrong and expect you to back them. I fear my facility which is one of the better facilities in my area for Workers and Pt.s alike will go down hill fast, this is just the start. Sigh:(

8. Volunteer to be a union rep or not?

   KRODD posted a topic in Union

   Heres my situation.... My facility just got our union contract signed in october after 2012 three plus years after being voted in. Not a lot of support from colleagues less than a dozen people at each meeting 130+ yes votes >10 no votes at the ti...

9. Clinicals - I hate them!

   KRODD replied to MTmomofsix's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Nobody likes clinicals the students, the instructors or the staff. Really only the patients only like the clinicals. Its easy for people whom have never worked in a nursing home to judge what goes on, its another thing when you are in the position of...

10. No test reviews in my program... Anyone else ?

    KRODD replied to Angela0120's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Wow hope they dont use scan trons, my class would find tons of right answer check wrong, makes me kind of mad I ve been using them all my schooling years how many times have Ive been jigged.

11. Residents missing clothes?

    KRODD posted a topic in Geriatric

    We have had a problem for a while at my facility with residents missing clothes. The laundry is sent out to another facility to be cleaned but even before when we were cleaning clothes in house we had a huge problem with missing clothes. My question ...

12. LVN moving to New York

    KRODD replied to ncgrzyb's topic in LPN/LVN

    Honestly I have know idea about Rochester might want to ask in the NY part of this forum.

13. LVN moving to New York

    KRODD replied to ncgrzyb's topic in LPN/LVN

    What area of NY? NYC? Suburbs? Upstate? Im upstate in Dutchess County! In most non rural areas of NY LPNs work exclusivically in LTC, Sub acute, Rehab and MD offices. Not a whole lot of acute care they are out there for us LPNs in NY. LPNs scope of p...

14. Current Climate for LPNs in CO?

    KRODD posted a topic in Colorado

    Thinking about eventually relocating either to Florida or Colorado from NY. If someone can answer my question that'd be awesome. Whats the average pay rate for LPNs in LTC for LPN with 1 year experience in LTC? (Ive seen around $43,000 a year from in...

15. Help from other LPN's

    KRODD replied to skibaellenj's topic in LPN/LVN

    I think it has alot to do with your age if I read your post right your in your early to mid twenties. I takes time to find yourself. Your parents pushing you into the field probably has to do with them not wanting to see you sputture like most young ...