marryweather replied to DavidFR's topic in Occupational
When we have employees found to be working under the influence it is handled by the companies hr department however I stress to the hr department that the employee is not fit to drive and that there could be legal ramifications if the employee is inv...
marryweather replied to SaderNurse05's topic in Occupational
It's been my experience that in most instances similar to this these cases are resolved in mediation and a settlement is made. When we have employees suspected of fraud we have them observed and if they are observed doing anything outside of their ...
marryweather replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN/LVN
I chose to become an LPN because I wasn't sure if I would like nursing. The program at the school I attended was 11 months and very difficult. It only accepts 20 students a year and to the best of my knowlege has never graduated more than 15 at a t...
marryweather replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN/LVN
I enjoy nursing. LPN's have a very broad scope of practice in North Carolina. In fact most of the limitations we face come from the facilities we choose to work for. In the Charlotte area most hospitals and even several LTC facilities prefer RN's. Th...
marryweather replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina
From Charlotte here I'm an LPN and I love correctional or occupational health nursing. I think its the mental challenge the intriuges me. I'm currently working on my ADN then eventualy my BSN and maybe MSN.
marryweather replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN/LVN
I worked with a med tech when i was working at a facility for develpmentally and physically disabled individuals. It was the first time I've ever worked with a med tech and wasn't very comfortable with it. I handled it by following her at different...
marryweather replied to shoegirl28's topic in LPN/LVN
I think it depends on the individual. I've shocked several CNA's when I've offered to help give a bed bath or put a patient on a bedpan and changed a brief. It just depends on the person. I've come across nurses who wouldn't help who were LPNS and...
marryweather replied to scorpio82's topic in LPN/LVN
If you are willing for pay for it Educational Resources inc has a great NCLEX review. I was fortunate enough that my instructor made it mandatory for us. They have all kinds of review programs and even have new reviews that mimic the new NCLEX 2005...
marryweather replied to LPN4hire's topic in LPN/LVN
Working in a LTC facility is very hard and its frustrating and stressful. I used my experiences as a student nurse to help me find a career I would like. I kept track of my favorite clinicals and the clinicals where I learned the most. When I was a s...
marryweather replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN/LVN
I faced the same questions and criticism when I was in school. I chose to become an LPN because I was going back to school after 11 years and I wasn't even sure I would like nursing. LPN offered me the chance to test the waters. The course was onl...
marryweather replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in LPN/LVN
Its been my experience that the hospitals here in Charlotte prefer to hire RN's and reserve the LPN positions for LTC and doctors offices. But even now most doctors offices are not hiring nurses they are hiring MA's.