terriv

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1. LPN REGRETS?

   terriv replied to Julie2356's topic in General Nursing

   I am an LPN of 11 years. I started out as a CNA. Seems to me that the further up the ladder of nursing you go, the less you see of your patients. After all, that's why I decided to be a nurse in the first place. I got a hug and kiss and an "I lo...

2. ltc state survey problems

   terriv replied to terriv's topic in Geriatric

   well, this was my topic, and guess what. i did not get fired. but a woman of 13 years did due to a dressing order. i would think she could have been placed on a probationary period. seems to me that someone as dedicated to their company would b...

3. ltc state survey problems

   terriv posted a topic in Geriatric

   I've been working in a nursing home for 7 months. I've been a med nurse for 10 years. I left 2 part time positions that I liked a lot to take this position. We are currently undergoing a state survey which I knew would go poorly. In fact, I wont'...

4. So long Nursing

   terriv replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

   i live everything you're saying on a daily basis. our new don, what's to say? survey coming in feb. i'm 40 and very much considering giving it up. in two months i'll have to bid on my job. i'm really tired. and i cant be a nurse like i was. ...

5. Thinking of taking a DON offer

   terriv replied to suzqpart's topic in LTC Directors

   Give this offer very serious thought. You will no longer be a nurse. You'll be administration. You will have little or no contact with residents. Sounds like you are happy with your current position and are a careing person. Are you willing to t...