I agree, where I work, the residents think my position is everything from nurse to housekeeper to dining staff! Nurses do wear a different colored top, however, it is still confusing to the residents. I have to admit, I'd actually prefer to wear al...
As an LPN working in an assisted living facility, I can't imagine making those errors. Our orders are picked up then checked by another nurse (next shift). As for taking Fent Patch off at night...shame on them....their responsibility is to remember...
I am presently at my first nursing position (LPN) in an assisted living facility. I work the 3-11 shift and am the only nurse on duty....this was a bit intimidating at first, however, I'm comfortable/confident in the position now. There are approx....
I am a LPN working in an Assisted Living facility. My salary after one year is 22.75/hour. Not bad, however, this is NY. Actually, I've thought about going back for my RN and was wondering where I'd fit in. Our facility uses RN's for home care on...
Thank you for the input....thought in my gut that I was doing the correct thing, however, felt a bit helpless. Good luck in school....before you know it, you'll be "there"!
Thanks for the input! I feel better. Felt a bit helpless just soothing her but thought in my gut it was the only thing to do. Lot's of luck in school.....before you know it, you'll be "there"!
I am a new LPN and work in an Assisted Living Facility. There were 40 people in the Dining Room and suddenly someone was coughing loudly in the corner of the room. I ran over thinking something was caught in her throat, however, she was coughing an...
I agree, without CNA's where would we be. I worked a short period of time as a CNA. Each night I came home physically and mentally exhausted. I returned to school and am now an LPN, however, I will NEVER forget how demanding the CNA's job is. They...
Thank you so much for your input/advice. I'm not only a new nurse but new to this site. This is great! I read your comments and agree...my gut feeling is that this position is not for me. Just needed to hear it from someone else. As it turns out...
I'd appreciate any input! I'm a new nurse and just interviewed for a position at an Assisted Living facility. I was not familiar with this type of facility and was wondering if anyone out there has ever worked in one. I'm scared stiff of the respon...
I too am a new nurse. I was told that the evening 11-7 shift would be available after orientation. (Yeah right!) After completing orientation during 7-3, I was told that the situation had changed and there was no longer an 11-7 opening. Hmmmmm......