I work in LTC, and work with several single-parent CNAs. Look for a daycare with flexible hours, or into before or after school care. As a single parent, you can likely qualify for daycare...
Momtomykiddos replied to Inaniel's topic in Geriatric, LTC
What kind of documentation did you do when you held the med? There's a big difference between simply not giving a med (appears as if you just overlooked it), and thorough documentation as to why you...
Momtomykiddos replied to cazach0122's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I think there is a common myth that nights on LTC are quiet. All the residents are asleep, right? At least, that's what the people who do the scheduling seem to think, hence the insane ratios at...
Momtomykiddos replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in General Students
We were able to do some ED time when I was in school. It wasn't a full rotation, but we had a rotation that was kind of a grab bag of places we didn't get for a full rotation. ED, cath lab, dialysis,...
I work 8 hour shifts, days or evenings. I've only been off orientation a month and a half. And this is my first job back after several years out of the medical field. That at said, I am getting...
Had one of those last week. There are the days when you know you aren't getting out on time, then there are the ones where it looks good. I work LTC, per diem so I work days or evenings, with little...
Momtomykiddos replied to anonymous09's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Gloves for blood draws, eye drops, and injections. We don't always do all of the above on a daily basis, but when state is there, do it! Also privacy is a big one. Many residents won't care about...
I like to when I can. I won't sit on their bed, and there isn't always n extra chair, but I try to, especially when it's someone who takes. Little longer to take their meds. I feel like it shows I'm...