JLD930

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1. Any other LPN's find LTC too much to deal with?

   JLD930 replied to cardiacnurse34's topic in LPN/LVN

   Wow Pegasus65 I could have written your post. What surprises me even more is your comment referencing nurses "actually" passing medication as opposed to just signing for it. Finally I have validation that I am not the only one who has observed this h...

2. LTC LPN's...how many patients do you have??

   JLD930 replied to knottygirl's topic in LPN/LVN

   30 Patients. 3-11 shift. 8 diabetic. 16 patients needing crushed meds. Responsible for all treatments. Feed those that need assistance at meal time. Answer call lights. Busy!

3. Really struggling with first job in nursing home

   JLD930 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN/LVN

   Have you considered an Assisted Living Facility? You will likely find that the pay rate is a bit lower yet it tends to balance out with regards to stress level....enviroment etc. If you are unhappy my suggestion is to look elsewhere for employment th...

4. who's license do med techs work under?

   JLD930 replied to Jewl's topic in LPN/LVN

   in michigan the facility that i work at has med techs that have been trained on site for three days by other med techs all of whom have yet to aquire a cna certification. i am the lpn on staff and am very uncomfortable with this policy. countless err...

5. Possibly relocating to Asheville/Hendersonville

   JLD930 replied to donsterRN's topic in North Carolina

   Also looking to relocate to the Asheville/Hendersonville area. I am an LPN and finally gotten one year of experience working with Alzheimers/Dementia patients. This is my passion. Anyone know of/could possibly recommend a facility which serves this p...

6. What happened to teamwork?

   JLD930 replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN/LVN

   Good luck. I have a problem much like yours as well. Personally I have reached my saturation point with many of the CNA's and Med Tech's. DON turns a blind eye...frustrating...so much snipping etc. Ready to quit. The tension trickles down to the pati...

7. LTC... Let's vent! Comments, concerns, suggestions?

   JLD930 replied to sinursie's topic in General Nursing

   New LPN gard. First job. LTC. Alzheimers/Dementia/Insulin Dependent/Treatments/Two feeding Tubes. 39 Patients and I am the only nurse. Concerned about the quality of care I can provide along with saftey issues. Two days or orientation. All in wheelch...

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

   JLD930 replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

   Graduating in December. What is the LPN job situation like in the Asheville NC/surrounding areas like? Any information would be truly appreciated. Thank You!:heartbeat