Chrissy Lou

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  1. Why do some nurses "hate their jobs"?

    Chrissy Lou replied to iculvr's topic in General Nursing

    I loved my job at one time. Unfortunately, things have changed so very much over the last 10-15 years, it's no longer enjoyable. I don't like seeing my residents go without even the simplest things,...

  2. I'm an LPN and I understand.

    Chrissy Lou replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work LTC in Indiana. The company I work for is attempting to phase LPN's out of their LTC facilities. Many extra benefits (uniforms, pay increase, extra training, schedules and PTO) are given to the...

  3. Nursing is becoming stupid

    Chrissy Lou replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    It's not just hospitals, LTC is a mess also. I have worked in LTC for over 20 years, and what I have seen is very, very discouraging. Large Corporations buying up homes, cutting staff to the bone, the...

  4. RNs vs LPNs

    Chrissy Lou replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Wow. I have dealt with drainage tubes, wound vacs, IV's, peritoneal dialysis, etc., in LTC, as a well-trained LPN. After years of dealing with all that, I am now the Staff Developer, which I love...

  5. The LPN as ADON myths and misconceptions,

    Chrissy Lou replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    You are exactly right! In the State of Indiana it is the same scenario- few RN's will ever cross into LTC- by a good majority, LPN's run the LTC Sector. IF by chance an RN ventures into a building,...

  6. not enough CNAs

    Chrissy Lou replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's sad isn't it? I love and hate my job at the same time. I thought that by moving up it would give me more opportunities to really make a difference, to help further training, mentor.....instead I...

  7. Why is LTC Nursing have a bad reputation

    Chrissy Lou replied to dulcet's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is true- so many have no idea what LTC nurses do. LTC care nurses must have superior assessment skills, be very quick on their feet (wanderers, falls, aggressive behaviors- they keep you on your...

  8. not enough CNAs

    Chrissy Lou replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unfortunately, my job as the ADON is pretty much.....everything that no one else wants to do plus a little more-whatever I can fit into a 50-60 hour work week...lol! (Yes that is for real-every week-...

  9. CNA staffing cuts

    Chrissy Lou replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our LTC hall typically houses 52 residents when full. That hall will never have more than 4 aides/2 nurses days and evenings, 2 aides/1 nurse for the night shift. It's never easy, and when census...

  10. Hanging It Up

    Chrissy Lou replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Retired Nurses

    I am jealous....it seems I have the same thoughts myself. Nursing is not what it used to be. After many years of doing something I once truly loved, I know dream of new avenues, things I can do AWAY...

  11. The Mockery of Nursing

    Chrissy Lou replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am so glad to see that not everyone in the medical world has lost their minds-I 've been drowning in

  12. The Mockery of Nursing

    Chrissy Lou replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOL...had the same

  13. The Mockery of Nursing

    Chrissy Lou replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOL....."Should I tell my DON that those old LPN's are trying to tell me what to do? Surely she can't mean for them to help train me?!? What do I do?".......lol.....Too many

  14. lpn as ADON?

    Chrissy Lou replied to nd deb's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Really? I am currently the ADON/Unit Manager/Wound Nurse- and I AM also an LPN. (In fact, our other 2 Unit Managers are also LPN's) I EARNED my spot, having been in nursing longer than most of the...

  15. lpn as ADON?

    Chrissy Lou replied to nd deb's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    You write very well! I too am an LPN/ADON, soon to be an RN. I have worked for my facility many years, and was told when I was promoted (from Unit Manager) that I had been chosen for the position...

  16. Wound Care Education for LPN

    Chrissy Lou replied to Lynx25's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    EXCELLENT PROGRAM AND TRAINING!! I have had my certification for over 2 years now and love every minute of

  17. slower paced nursing in long term care?

    Chrissy Lou replied to pepsi115's topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone say "full

  18. slower paced nursing in long term care?

    Chrissy Lou replied to pepsi115's topic in General Nursing

    If that is truly the case there, then what a great place to work! I have days when I am lucky to even get to talk to all 38-54 of my residents! Let alone see a tv- between "keeping them all vertical"-...

  19. You really think nurses make alot of money? Let me give you something to think about

    Chrissy Lou replied to diosa78's topic in General Nursing

    Again, you are a lucky one- we are not allowed overtime. Ever. Heading out myself to hunt a PRN job. Little spare change AND a change of

  20. You really think nurses make alot of money? Let me give you something to think about

    Chrissy Lou replied to diosa78's topic in General Nursing

    You are very lucky- many nurses do not receive any funds towards education, even as far as maintaining certifications that are used at work. (I am the wound nurse- and I pay for all my CEU's etc...

  21. You really think nurses make alot of money? Let me give you something to think about

    Chrissy Lou replied to diosa78's topic in General Nursing

    You bet! We have a wing right now with one nurse to 50 residents - on first shift to boot! NO WAY we make enough. We earn every penny and deserve many

  22. very low morale

    Chrissy Lou replied to sophie09's topic in General Nursing

    Frustrating isn't it? I also work in LTC, our building was private-owned and a pretty good place to work- until about a year ago when we were purchased by a large corporation. It really has been...

  23. Does your facility allow the floor/unit nurses write up other nurses?

    Chrissy Lou replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in Emergency

    Exactly- where DID they find the time? Lol..if only we nurses could learn to work together better, instead of spending so much time picking each other

  24. Rn's are better than lpn's???

    Chrissy Lou replied to lisa41rn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    It's not LTC as a whole, so please don't think that! We have some wonderful nurses, who work well together, regardless of their title. Really, we do ourselves a great injustice constantly degrading...

  25. We may need fewer nurses in the hospital...

    Chrissy Lou replied to Chin up's topic in General Nursing

    I get that things are a "mess" essentially with our system. LTC sees all kinds of cuts. While I can agree on efficiency, I can't agree at all that our jobs can be so easily disposed of. I see SO MUCH...