llamagirl25

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1. Terrible Lost

   llamagirl25 replied to carveronica's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have lost my mother so I do know what you are going through. My mom died in 1990 and I still think of her everyday. I pray that her spirit is with me at all times, which I believe it is. Please try to get rid of the shame you feel. Remember,we can ...

2. Bunch of Questions for LTC LPN's.. Help I'm new!

   llamagirl25 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in LPN/LVN

   So, I saw your post that is dated in March. I was wondering how it's going for you. Did you stick with LTC??? I'm sure you are feeling more comfortable by now. Let us know how you are doing and any tips that were especially helpful.

3. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

   llamagirl25 replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

   First, I would like to say that working in LTC is NOT downgrading!!! I am an LPN and have been for almost 30 years. I have worked in psych, addictions, MR and many other fields. I find that LTC is the most rewarding. I work with late stage Alzheimer'...

4. how much Indiana nurses make

   llamagirl25 replied to nurseluv9's topic in Indiana

   I am an LPN in Central-Eastern Indiana. I work in LTC and have been a nurse for almost 30 years. I am making 22.00 an hour. I work every other weekend and every other holiday. I work on an advanced Alzheimer's Unit and love it. No idea what they pay ...

5. Witnessed a terrible death last night--pls help me...

   llamagirl25 replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

   I too witnessed the death of my grandmother and my mother to cancer.My mother had lung cancer and was coughing up blood. I was an awful thing to witness and felt so out of control and unable to do anything to help ease the suffering. Now, I work in l...

6. What is it with the nurses in LTC?

   llamagirl25 replied to lilypad2424's topic in Geriatric

   I have worked in LTC for 20 years. I have been at the same place doing the same job for the last 7years. I work on an Advanced Alzheimer's Unit. I know when I have students, I may not be on my best behavior but I explain to them what is going on and ...

7. Why are LPN's so limited in job choices.

   llamagirl25 replied to LUVyourCNA's topic in LPN/LVN

   I totally agree with all of you as far as the limited scope there is out there for LPNs. I have been an LPN for 27 years. I have worked with MR children, psychiatric cases in group homes, at a state hospital and LTC. I am currently working in LTC on ...