carolinasweetheart88

carolinasweetheart88 specializes in LTC.

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1. Preggo nurse and need advice

   carolinasweetheart88 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   So I have been an LPN for almost 3 years, most of my experience in LTC and now I am in PD. Also, I am almost 20 weeks preggo. My pt is a heavy lift and almost an hour drive. Recently at 18 weeks I interviewed for an office position that is less than ...

2. Pregnant

   carolinasweetheart88 replied to emilybuchanan1030's topic in Disabilities

   As a PDN I understand your concern. Im 8 weeks and work a private duty case with a 20 year old male who is 6ft 3in and 160 lbs who can't walk or stand alone who is transferred without a lift due to family wishes. But with pdn cases there isn't anoth...

3. Has anyone gotten the good pop up and passed?

   carolinasweetheart88 replied to briseydaa's topic in NCLEX

   Its worked for myself and everyone ive talked to about it...good luck!

4. GTCC Spring 2014

   carolinasweetheart88 replied to Praying2014's topic in North Carolina

   What is this program like? Clinical sites...how long are lecture days? I'm an LPN applying to the transition program. Any info is helpful! : )

5. Sexual activity between dementia residents, (news article)

   carolinasweetheart88 replied to *LadyJane*'s topic in Geriatric

   I currently have this type of issue right now at my facility. No legal issues as of now, the rsdts are often seen holding hands and kissing. I personally have not saw the kissing but worry that this same thing could happen if it isn't addressed. I've...

6. I complained my preceptor!!

   carolinasweetheart88 replied to jenrak's topic in Safety

   You are so right about this

7. I complained my preceptor!!

   carolinasweetheart88 replied to jenrak's topic in Safety

8. New nurse job market in North Carolina??

   carolinasweetheart88 replied to All Star_Pre Nurse's topic in North Carolina

   Lol I'm sure they will be considering LTC pays the most yet has a revolving staff door...good luck!

9. New nurse job market in North Carolina??

   carolinasweetheart88 replied to All Star_Pre Nurse's topic in North Carolina

   I gradutaed in dec 2012 and was hired in LTC for 19.00 an hour with 1.50/shift diff for weekends...central NC

10. Raises/ending pay

    carolinasweetheart88 replied to annajanern's topic in Geriatric

    I love my residents, but do not plan to stay in LTC. It takes a special person to work in LTC much less make it your career healthcare setting. While, I disagree with "settling", I understand what the OP meant. PS: didnt mean to quote, and couldn't ...

11. Whats wrong with working in a nursing home?

    carolinasweetheart88 replied to jasminewilliams's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I almost completely agree with libran1984. I am a new grad in LTC and i cant tell you the times ive had to borrow meds and such...things we were taught in nursing school NOT to do. Although in NC where i live i make close to 20 an hour as a new grad ...

12. Do you wanna be an RN??

    carolinasweetheart88 replied to smartypantsnurse's topic in LPN/LVN

    I just graduated december 2012 & am already taking part time pre reqs & planning to apply to bridge program that starts may 2014. The 2 reasons im going back is the pay increase and i want more employment options : )

13. Starting in Long Term Care - are you stuck there?

    carolinasweetheart88 replied to imapsychrn's topic in Job Hunt

    I am a new LPN grad and Ive been in LTC for 2 months now and the experience ive gained just so far, has been priceless to me. I am hoping to transition to acute care within 2 years and after graduating fro my lpn-rn bridge program. As the above poste...

14. I feel like a FAILURE, what do I do now?

    carolinasweetheart88 replied to petluvr's topic in LPN/LVN

    16 patients in LTC wow lol that must be nice...one of the halls at my facility has 32.

15. Would love some feedback on my resume'!

    carolinasweetheart88 replied to carolinasweetheart88's topic in Job Hunt

    Update!! First, thanks for all the feedback. I actually got hired at a LTC facility but only as PRN and EOW. I haven't had a chance yet to revise my resume' but I am going to work on it because I'm still looking for a full time position. Thanks Again...