nursebey

I experienced the same thing. It seems like RNs are seen with transferable skills but we arent.

Hi, I'm wondering how would I become my own nursing agency. When I was a new nurse we had a lady that was her only employee or contractor of her business. Outside of securing a contract with a facility, does anyone know what we be my first steps? I'm licensed in Michigan and Ohio, Texas. TIA

Ive been an LPN for almost ten years and really struggle staying in nursing. Ive done everything from LTC/SNF, home care, chemical dependency/mental health, ADON in a treatment center. I have been thinking of leaving the field for a long time and reached a point where Im actively planning an exit strategy. I know there are not many jobs that will pay what I make (about 50k a year) without some additional schooling. Knowing that Ive applied for many jobs knowing I'll take a pay cut, but its like when they see my experience no one outside of the medical field will hire me...for anything! I mean I couldnt even get hired in call center part time during the holidays. I desperately want to leave nursing/healthcare all together, does anyone have any suggestions on how to make my experience attractive to a non nursing employer? Ive tried to research but all the information seems to be catered toward RNs that are looking to transition. TIA

There are some valid concerns with fatigue and the extended work day. I remember when I was 19 working at gp warehouse and them telling us they only did ten hour shifts because after that employees arent productive. HOWEVER I will never, ever, ever go to a job five days a week. My body needs a few days to sleep past 5:30am or Im useless. Ive been an LPN for ten years, CNA before that. It was hard with small children and no family support, but I found a way and it works for me. Some nurses do prefer the 40 hour, five day work weeks but that should be a choice. I enjoy having three/four days off a week and Im not tired because I worked 12/13 hours. Im tired because nurses have too many duties with too few resources and often no support from managment. My most recent skilled unit job we did all the admissions, med passes, treatments, managed two shift changes of CNAs, often worked with one nurse when we should have had two and at least one extra CNA. The longer Im in the field I realize it isnt the job I dislike, its the constant increase in responsibilities and expectations within that 12 hour period. Try giving us the staff and help we need first, give more flexible schedule options for a work-life balance so we dont feel like we live at work and can actually enjoy the jobs we worked so hard to get. Just my half a cent.

Its hard giving so much of yourself and getting yelled at or treated bad. Unfortunately it comes with the territory in a lot of nursing jobs, and Im not at all thin skinned. Im 5 foot 2 inches of spitfire. Docs dont like to be called and many are just jerks. We all have moments at work or even in our personal lives where after we feel like ugghhh why didnt I say something?!? I personally would have sent the email. I keep shift notes for myself. Something happens once I will let it go, but if I have someone that constantly does that type of behavior I will pull them to the side and ask did i do or say something that upset you? It kind of puts the ball in their court. If they say no, we dont have an issue and keep acting like that, thats when I start voicing my concerns. That little shift book I keep has dates and times I can give specific examples. I also use the book to save my own butt. If someone says she didnt say that in report or the nurse never answered my question etc I can go back and be like no I made a note and blah blah blah. It can be a pain when youre already so swamped but I learned quickly that sometiems you have to save your license and your job. If you decide its too much to go back to that particular job, they great thing about being an RN is mobility you can have.

Really Sorry that youre going through as it seems like an honest mistake.Honestly Im surprised they fired you... Its easy to get pulled away from the cart at any moment, especially when most places are so chronically understaffed. I try not to sign off before they actually take it but Id hate to have it "missing" if I got pulled away before I got a chance to sign it out. This is one of those situations that makes me feel like nursing can be impossible at times. Like we are damned if we do damned if we dont. If the pill was recovered the BON might not do anything at all. Honestly most DONs I know wouldnt even report it unless it was a narc missing or theres a pattern or suspect youre diverting. Try no to cry, whats done is done. Focus on what you can do from here going forward. Also dont think if you have one mistake no one will hire you either. Sometimes it can be hard but there are some really good DONs out there that are willing to give someone a chance to prove themselves.My only suggestion would be dont lie about it on any applications in the future and maybe read your handbook. I almost feel like that should have been a write up more so than you getting terminated. Best of luck.

Many people work better and focus better with music. My daughter is one. Shes a math persons and something about the measures help her focus. My son needs compplete silence to study. Ive played music for my patients over the years in different postions and many of them and their families found it comforting. I always try to play something thats jsut intrumental so no one can say anything about lyrics. I know ICU is very different though, but I wonder if the patient might still enjoy? It seems to work wondrs for my demetia patients and sometimes they would remember little clips of things, like the music jogged their memory. It also seemed to calm my patients on the detox units when i was an opiod treatment nurse.

Ok...so i havent read all the responses but I understand you dont want to hear get a new car. I know how it is. I was a single mom with two young kids in nursing school and my Acura that ran fine suddenly lost its mind so to speak the last semester of LPN school. Getting a new car wasnt an option for me either. HOWEVER I worked three jobs for a year before I started school so me and my children would be ok while I didnt work. It was hard and I hated it but I had a goal and I knew no one cared if my car broke down or kid was sick or I had problems. It kind of sounds like youre not really used to working or having to make things happen and thats a disadvantage going into nursing. I worked since I was 14, and employers do not care about what is going on at home when you call off. Most dont care if youre sick your, your child is sick, etc. When you go into medical facilities its usually 24/7 and they expect you to be able to get to work. Ive driven in level 3 snow storms and had to show the police my badge so I didnt get ticketed. No one is required to cover your shift becasue you dont live close to work. It would have been nice, but its not a requirement. Many places do not have great team work either, so not to be harsh but youre going to have to get some thicker skin to survive being a nurse or even a CNA, PCA etc in a facility, and depending on the policy they can fire you for the first call off. I dont think you should have driven with bald tires and no $20 isnt worth dying over, but it was your shift and your responsiblity. Thats the case with any job...

This is he attitude that most of the administration Ive worked for in my 7yrs has. They feel dealing with these behaviors comes with the territory. Patients and their families are allowed to speak to nurses and aides in any manner, expect one on one care when you have 24 or more patients to care for, they know many patients abuse their prn narcotics, they dont care if we get lunches breaks, or how much you pick up. Its never enough. I love helping people but bedside nursing has me looking for an exit just because of situations like this happening every day. I hope it gets better for you.

me too. walked in on a 3some working the behavioral unit. male and female vistor came in, didnt think anything of it. go in the room just to check on the patient and make sure everyone was safe...pt on the bed bucknaked with the female visitor and the male vistor I'll just say was enjoying the 2 for 1.

No no no! OMG no. Disgusting. Having worked a behavioral/psych unit I can relate to the crazy things they do, but no. Oh no. Barf.Gag. I would have needed a shower after that. I literally gagged and put my one hand over my stomach and the other over my mouth.

I've been an LPN for 7 yrs and am relocating to Detroit, MI in 30 days. Ive already started the licensing process, just have to do my background check now. THIS ISNT ABOUT YOUR OPINION ON DETROIT PLEASE, I have my own reasons for going and that's that. Id like to know from nurses in the area what the job climate is like. I see many things online and have been told I should be able to get a job no problem. I have lots of experience from homecare to SNF, AOD and mental health but I have job hopped. Im moving from central ohio where people are always hiring but the LPN jobs are really crappy. Mostly just nursing homes and SNF that are always extremely short, no lunches no breaks but these are the facilities that pay the most. Doctors offices try to use MAs and if they do have LPNs the pay is low, usually between $15-18/hr. Where I am now there are a couple staffing agencies, are there any in the metro detroit area that usually have work available? Weekly pay would be my preference.Wondering are there any places I should just stay away from altogether? What is the pay like for an LPN with experience?Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

me too! OMG. Im an LPN for 7 yrs now and trach care is still one thing I hate. Even when I was a STNA I hated it. Blood, BM, urine are all gross but mucus does me in!

Im not understanding why they put LPN on your badge, but I agree with the post that says stop performing LPN duties. I would ask for a job description and get it signed by HR. Every job Ive had I get a job description and offer letter. Its not that youre operating out of your scope of practice becasue youre licensed as LPN, but youre doing stuff a CNA shouldnt be doing and I would be concerned. When I was a fresh grad LPN the hospitals and facilities would not hire me as a STNA (CNA) because I had the LPN license and they felt it was a gray area. If youre employed as a CNA do CNA work only or you may have to find a new position.

Ive seen similar situatons early on in my LPN career. Its a little difficult to say without knowing exactly what was said, but be careful. I would ask to speak with them with another person present maybe HR and see if you can resolve the issue before you leave. Dont let someone else run you off from your job. Document what youve tried to do, who you talked to, and how its affecting your work. If nothing changes then you can look at leaving. Id hate to see you leave and end up in a worse situation.Ill say sometimes its better to deal with the demons you know than the devil you dont.