Jen4nursing

Jen4nursing has 5 years experience and specializes in Trach and vent pediatrics and Geriatrics.

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1. For all new LPNs

   Jen4nursing replied to Jen4nursing's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi kbvn3210, I lnow it seems overwhelming at first but you will get the hang of it and a routine will develop. How long have you been working LTC? I always started my vitals for BP meds right after report and those that had foleys or circaid dre...

2. For all new LPNs

   Jen4nursing replied to Jen4nursing's topic in LPN/LVN

   Your very welcome. Like I said if you go into LTC just remember it is going to take time to establish a routine. You will not be as fast as the other nurses and you shouldn't compare yourself to them either. Find a mentor if you can. Also please doub...

3. For all new LPNs

   Jen4nursing replied to Jen4nursing's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi Valleyval621, First let me apologize for not getting right back to you. Life has been hectic. In my first year of nursing I started as a vent and trach pediatric nurse because this gave me a specialty skill. It is in a home care setting but yo...

4. For all new LPNs

   Jen4nursing posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I remember how it was my first time as a new LPN the only job I could find was homecare. Eventually 2 years later I landed a job in a nursing home. So all you new LPNs I would love to be your mentor if you have any questions that will help you on you...

5. Ex Employers giving bad references

   Jen4nursing replied to Jen4nursing's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for the responses I have a job now because God is great. I will definitely use all your advice in the future. Thank you

6. Ex Employers giving bad references

   Jen4nursing replied to Jen4nursing's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for your comments. I did have a job lined up when I put in my resignation letter because I wanted to leave on good terms but the second they got it they fired me. I found out from a friend that he was giving me a bad reference. Also I had 2 N...

7. Ex Employers giving bad references

   Jen4nursing posted a topic in General Nursing

   So I was just curious on how many nurses have left their jobs due to hostile environments and the boss fires them as soon as they put in their letter of recognition. I am in that boat now and I need that reference as that is my only clinical experie...

8. Bad management

   Jen4nursing replied to Jen4nursing's topic in Relations

   NursesRmoFun, I honestly feel that LTC facilities are just difficult period. I worked in their sub acute, Alzheimer/dementia and both LTC units and they were all horrible. The gossip and laziness were beyond control. Cnas ran every unit. They would...

9. Bad management

   Jen4nursing replied to Jen4nursing's topic in Relations

   Kooky Korky I just want you to know that the "Don't question my intelligence" was not directed towards you. It was the other post that insulted me. Anyway I like the advice you gave and your right getting out was my only option. I just should have ...

10. Bad management

    Jen4nursing replied to Jen4nursing's topic in Relations

    Thank you Smiling Blue Eyes that is so true but my problem is that I tend to not say anything until it builds up and eventually I can't take it anymore. Your right staying calm is the right way but I tend to react in the moment and I need to work on...

11. Bad management

    Jen4nursing replied to Jen4nursing's topic in Relations

    Autumn apple that is a great saying and you are correct we do deal with difficult patients all the time. Thank you for sharing that.

12. Bad management

    Jen4nursing replied to Jen4nursing's topic in Relations

    Rose Queen, You are correct also I did not help the situation but when your patient is almost on the floor and the CNA told you I'll be there in a minute it is what came out of my mouth I may have been in the wrong but it was not done to demean the ...

13. Bad management

    Jen4nursing replied to Jen4nursing's topic in Relations

    Thank you Kooky Korky, This is the response I have been waiting for. I know how you feel on not getting recognition for your hard work. This is how I felt at the job I quit. You are also 100%correct I need to be more assertive in my position but I ...

14. Bad management

    Jen4nursing replied to Jen4nursing's topic in Relations

    Well i thank you all for your input and will definitley work on my communication skills as suggested. Just so everyone is aware I am an American born and bred and yes I am bilingual but my first language is English I am a straight A student and Engli...

15. Bad management

    Jen4nursing replied to Jen4nursing's topic in Relations

    I again apologize for the errors in grammar as I am writing this on my cell phone. I also would like to point out that I have never asked the CNAs to do anything except for their job. When I had time I helped pass trays, ambulate, change briefs, and ...