AnnetteLPN

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1. Cover-ups aka bibs versus cloth napkins

   AnnetteLPN replied to km rn's topic in Geriatric

   I've worked at about a dozen local facilities through my agency, and the majority use terry cloth bibs with either velcro or snap closures on them. Most of them are brightly colored and when on, simply look like towels. Even the better "minded" fol...

2. Hourly Rate For LPNS

   AnnetteLPN replied to thundercat LPN's topic in Geriatric

   I know this is a late reply, but here goes. I"m in Massachusetts, so I don't know about NY but.. Most LTC's start LPN's around 16-18 per hour, days, as new grads. Add a little if your'e experienced. Add $1-$3 for eve/ night/ w/e differentials. Per ...

3. Nurse Aides

   AnnetteLPN replied to Judy T's topic in Geriatric

   Here in Mass., the "legal" term is Certified Nursing Assistant. Depending on the job you take, your "job title" can be different (ie Patient Care Assistant, Resident Care Aide, etc.).. In Mass (is it Nationwide as well? ) it is a matter of law tha...

4. resident to Cna Ratio

   AnnetteLPN replied to angelina28's topic in Geriatric

   I would think that a refusal by a resident should be considered a toileting attempt, at least. If I"m not mistaken, the Medicare rules take "care" or "assistance" of the patient into account (in whatever language it uses)... Let's face it, it's the ...

5. Should new grad LPN work 11p-7a alone

   AnnetteLPN replied to irish777's topic in Geriatric

   Two points I'll add.. First.. Not all LPN/VN's can get into a hospital. I've been licensed 11 years, and here in Massachusetts, they simply wont' hire us! Second, I'll agree with the majority here. Not a good idea to take that night shift position ...