oldLPN

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1. I'm very tired after bad job experience

   oldLPN replied to oldLPN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so much! And thank you to everyone that responded, you are all very supportive and I have really good feelings about the nurses on this message board. I know you pass this caring attitude to your patients as well.

2. I'm very tired after bad job experience

   oldLPN replied to oldLPN's topic in General Nursing

   You're right about the CNA. I shouldn't blame him, since he's working in a stressful situation himself. BTW, I didn't write him up, and he DID help with the next fall. I'm out of here to go buy a new scrub for my job :)

3. I'm very tired after bad job experience

   oldLPN replied to oldLPN's topic in General Nursing

   I feel alot of guilt for leaving, actually. But if more nurses use the power of NO things will change. I am happy to say I just received my orientation YES for a home care job.

4. I'm very tired after bad job experience

   oldLPN replied to oldLPN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for replying! I know there are good facilities out there....I'm frightened I won't be in one! I am an older LPN - I graduated wearing a dress and cap. I have worked night shifts with as many residents (about 49) in the past, but the acuity ...

5. I really need some advice ASAP

   oldLPN replied to jocelynlpn's topic in General Nursing

   It's verbal abuse, even if the HCA is tired and frustrated. Even if the resident is purposefully being awful (and some will), it's unprofessional and abusive. You are required to report it.

6. I'm very tired after bad job experience

   oldLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello nurses, I wanted to get something off my chest. Since I will probably take a non-nursing home job for the future, I wanted to talk about why. I also wanted to warn new nurses about some facilities, and how easy it is to lose your license if you...