Assisted Living LVN's

didi768 · Apr 27, 2016

I've been wondering too again. Tried it once in MN, quit first night, told them I wouldn't be back. In charge of entire bldg, three residents cracked their heads open. Could not keep up. Now too scared to re-attempt that kind of nursing. I'm in FL now. Doubt much has changed.

Fireflynurse · Apr 28, 2016

I am working in an assisted living right now as a new grade LPN. It is like the previous posted stated that most of time, you are the only nurse in the building. Which is not exactly safe for a new grade even a DON would be available for me to call if I have questions. I pass meds to 40 residents around 4 and again at 7-8 to about 15 residents. I take care of falls, reports, orders ,charting and emergencies. Sometimes, I will need to give the CNAs a hand if they are all tight up. In the mean time, I keep my eyes and ears open to door alarm in case someone wonders out of the door. It is not as easy specially when a facility takes in 2 assist when it is not advisable by the state.

Most of time, I find this job rewarding because I can put a smile on the residents faces and make them feel cared. :)

Good luck on your choices.

xoemmylouox, ASN, RN · Apr 28, 2016

I am working in an assisted living right now as a new grade LPN. It is like the previous posted stated that most of time, you are the only nurse in the building. Which is not exactly safe for a new grade even a DON would be available for me to call if I have questions. I pass meds to 40 residents around 4 and again at 7-8 to about 15 residents. I take care of falls, reports, orders ,charting and emergencies. Sometimes, I will need to give the CNAs a hand if they are all tight up. In the mean time, I keep my eyes and ears open to door alarm in case someone wonders out of the door. It is not as easy specially when a facility takes in 2 assist when it is not advisable by the state.
Most of time, I find this job rewarding because I can put a smile on the residents faces and make them feel cared. :)
Good luck on your choices.

Sounds like some of your patients are not appropriate for AL and need to be in LTC instead.

sweetmya · Apr 29, 2016

I have worked for an assisted living as well for almost 6 months. It was the worst job I ever had. I had to jump from building to building to respond to emergency calls. And yes, you are the only nurse there. Work load is super heavy and pay is very little. Do not work there if u don't want to risk losing your license lol. Not worth it!

NurseSpeedy, ADN, LPN, RN · Apr 29, 2016

I've been wondering too again. Tried it once in MN, quit first night, told them I wouldn't be back. In charge of entire bldg, three residents cracked their heads open. Could not keep up. Now too scared to re-attempt that kind of nursing. I'm in FL now. Doubt much has changed.

That about sums it up-for FL too. Insulin maybe the most invasive nursing task performed due to licensure restrictions that the facility has, but definitely crazy busy, completely understaffed, and an accident/lawsuit waiting to happen. I did it for a year. Broke out in hives almost every shift and I was a well experienced nurse.Never again.

Fireflynurse · May 2, 2016

Yes they should have so they would have proper care. Now, we haven't had a DON for over a month and with a CNA promoted ADON managing this place, this place is chaotic. Because ADON does not have knowledge of medication, she often questioning me if I gave enough meds and when there is a problem, there isn't anyone to help a new grade like me. So for my license, I have two offers line up from non assisting living place. If you are a new grade and you have to be the only nurse in the building for your shift? this job is not safe.

didi768 · May 2, 2016

I'm doing private home health now and only get 10 bux an hour but it's cash and they are elderly. Way overworked and heavy lifting but I love them and they love me. Just weekends. What I really want is a newborn to take care of. I will do this until I find something less taxing. The husband is a bear and a teddy bear both. Thank GOD it's only 8 hour weekend shifts. It pays for my car payment at least. But I doubt I'll be able to nurse anywhere b/c it's already been a few years since I even did pediatric home health yikes. Did 13 yrs. VA hospital but it's too long ago to count now damn it.