sueQ

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1. 3-11 in LTC

   sueQ replied to clorinda's topic in Geriatric

   Most of the nursing homes I have worked in have been about the same nurse/resident ratio that you stated. It is difficult at times when the unexpected happens. Change is also difficult at times. Keep a positve attitude. This will help you and your co...

2. moving to day shift---HELP

   sueQ replied to sueQ's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks for everyones reply. This was my first weekend on days, and it did go well. Very busy, it made the 12 hours go by quickly. Baylor at where I am working is 12 hours Saturday and Sunday and you are paid 36 hours or you can choose to get paid fo...

3. moving to day shift---HELP

   sueQ posted a topic in Geriatric

   For over 19 years I have worked 11-7 or 7p-7a with some 3-11's but never DAY shift 7am to 7 pm. I am so nervous. Over the years I have worked in hospitals and nursing homes so I am use to each, just not on day shift. I hope I adjust. I know things a...

4. LPN pay in West TN

   sueQ replied to Murse901's topic in Tennessee

   Hi I just got a job in the west TN area, culture shock. I just moved here from MI. In MI I was making 19$ in a hospital. Here I will be making 13.95$. And that is with over 20 yrs nursing experience.

5. west tn

   sueQ replied to butterfly524's topic in Tennessee

   Hi to all from TN and everyone else. I have a question, what is the med??? Where is it?Also, any one from the Paris TN area. I live in Murray KY. just about 20 minutes from Paris. I just applied to Paris hospital. Any one know much about this area an...

6. Health Insurance And Nursing????

   sueQ posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Is it me and where I work in TN or is it the topic of health benifits for nurses from their employer a thing of the past?? The past several LTC's and DR. offices I have worked at DO NOT offer insurance for employees unless you want to pay $500 and up...

7. LTC patient to nurse ratio

   sueQ replied to SueNYC's topic in LPN/LVN

   I would say you all have it good. I work in south west TN and on 11-7 shift I have 72 residents and 3 cna's on a good night. On a typical night it is me and 2 cna's. My salary is $13.85/hr which includes .50 shift diff. All of this with 18 yrs of ...

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

   sueQ replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

   Kentucky is about as bad as Mississippi. lpn start out about $10.20 in a hospital and $11.50 in a nursing home.

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

   sueQ replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

   Kentucky is about as bad as Mississippi. lpn start out about 10.20 in a hospital and 11.50 in a nursing home.