garyg

garyg specializes in Long term care.

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1. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

   garyg replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Relations

   I work in LTC, new nurse, approx.8 months. I also was shocked by the work load and lack of gratitude. The work is extremely demanding and the pay is not what I expected either. I do look for and enjoy the few compliments from residents and families a...

2. New LPN Grad, Charge nurse and 60 pts.??? Help!

   garyg replied to BluEyedLPN's topic in Geriatric

   First of all you are not a quitter,some jobs are just not a good fit. As far as finding another, I have found that here in my area (western PA) jobs are somewhat limited as well, but what is working for some of my other friends who are recent grads i...

3. new overwhelmed LPN

   garyg replied to garyg's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the encouragement, I certainly am not afraid of hard work, but am still a little overwhelmed at everything that is expected. I think my long term goal will be to get my RN and go into home health/hospice nursing. thanks again garyg

4. new overwhelmed LPN

   garyg posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone, I have been a nurse for approx 4 weeks, on my own now after orientation for about 2 weeks. I am on 2nd shift and responsible for 17-20 residents in a LTC facility., duties include med pass, treatments,insulins,taking off orders,calling d...

5. So, what happened to all the nursing jobs?

   garyg replied to RaycerX's topic in General Nursing

   I am a recent LPN grad, last September, 30 of us graduated and only 4 are currently working here locally in our town. Like others have said, we have 3 schools locally turning out LPN's twice a year and many are not willing or able to relocate and fin...

6. New LPN Grad, Charge nurse and 60 pts.??? Help!

   garyg replied to BluEyedLPN's topic in Geriatric

   As far as a regular schedule, I would recommend trying to get to sleep at the same time everyday and avoid caffeine, if you get 7-8 hrs. of sleep you should be able to function without the stimulants. I never cared for the night shift (worked in a ma...

7. when to write a nurses note?

   garyg replied to garyg's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks everyone, I am new to nursing as well as allnurses.com and I can see already that this will be a valuable tool! Starting my nursing career is even more challenging than I thought it would be and having the support is great! Thanks again. ga...

8. facebook and texting at work

   garyg replied to NurseEmRN's topic in General Nursing

   I am brand new on the job (3 days) and have already saw nurse aides hiding in the bathing room texting, I dont get it either, there is no place for it. Save it for after work, patients come first! garyg

9. when to write a nurses note?

   garyg posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hi, I am a brand new LPN, (3 days on the job) I am a little unsure of when to write a nurses note. There are a few residents that a note must be written daily, but besides that, what constitutes need to write a note. Thanks in advance, Gary