FrustratedLPN

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  1. untruthful charting....

    FrustratedLPN replied to DivaNurse2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Having worked in LTC/Rehab for a number of years, it's obvious that management wants anyone to be skilled that can possibly be, since they do receive more payment for skilled care. If a resident...

  2. Hey I Want Someone With Experience!

    FrustratedLPN replied to henryswife's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Everyone has their own opinion on this one I'm sure, but as a 16yr LPN, my advice would be go to RN school. I had never had any medical experience when I went to LPN school. Yes, you'll face scrutiny...

  3. Mature LPN's Treated Unfairly

    FrustratedLPN replied to FrustratedLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you so very much, and you said it

  4. Mature Nurses over 50

    FrustratedLPN replied to Su360's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Over 50 here, working as a floor nurse in LTC/Skilled Care with 16 yrs

  5. So this is Infection Control?

    FrustratedLPN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    so there are budget cuts and restraints (interpreted... we have to wait until the beginning of a new quarter in April) but please.. We nurses have been fighting and begging for supplies up to and...

  6. :( Sad - LPN (little pretend nurse comment)

    FrustratedLPN replied to Amyjosonata's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ever hear the term .. "educated fool"? There are people in this world that only feel better when they're able to put someone else down. Sounds as if that was what the PA in question did when he made...

  7. So this is Infection Control?

    FrustratedLPN replied to FrustratedLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, there is an ombudsman designated for our county. I'm just beginning to feel that representatives and management work hand in hand on issues. They are aware when a state survey is due, and when...

  8. So this is Infection Control?

    FrustratedLPN replied to FrustratedLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In reply to what they did when they ran out of food.. as I said, I came onshift to hear of the situation, but it's my understanding that some residents only got mashed potatoes to eat. I did report...

  9. Best NC town/hospital in your opinion and why?

    FrustratedLPN replied to RNratched's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    DJV, couldn't help but laugh at your reply to this thread.. My fiance is from Lexington, although he's currently living with me in Tennessee. I've been an LPN for 16 years plus, and it seems that LPN...

  10. What if CNA won't work?

    FrustratedLPN replied to Josifek's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If nothing else, these threads keep you from feeling like you're all alone on the front lines!!!! CNA's that won't work? Hmmm, working a 7p to 7a shift with CNA's that work Baylor on weekends is...

  11. D.O.N. concerned more with census than NH residents care

    FrustratedLPN replied to burrt-lpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just caught this thread. Sounds so very familiar. I suppose LTC for the most part is the same all over the U.S. For profit.. for gain. Most DON's are rarely seen outside their offices,...

  12. So this is Infection Control?

    FrustratedLPN replied to FrustratedLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A book or any type of public exposure would probably be beneficial, but as you and I both know, it will take sweeping changes in medicaid/medicare guidelines to force any change from the status quo....

  13. are they serious ?

    FrustratedLPN replied to nursebabygurl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Feel fortunate Marie.. I'm classified as "charge nurse" and an LPN. I share responsibility for over 60 plus residents, both skilled/non skilled, dementia/non dementia, ambulatory/nonambulatory. We...

  14. Thinking of leaving LTC

    FrustratedLPN replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can understand completly what you're talking about.. no electric beds unless they can be classified as "skilled".. short staffing.. inadequate supplies.. (if you're lucky enough to have any), and...

  15. So this is Infection Control?

    FrustratedLPN replied to FrustratedLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    yes Bird2.. literally ran out of food!! My shift came in to discover this had happened. I'm a firm believer that any facility should be stocked with at least a 30 day supply of food. I agree that a...

  16. lpn,corrections nurse

    FrustratedLPN replied to pent.bikerchic's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Tennessee here.. I also worked corrections in Florida. Can either be a great job or horrendous, depending on how the facility is managed. Pay Scale here in Tennessee was comparable to Florida, with...

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

    FrustratedLPN replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Tennessee here, surburb of Knoxville.. LPN for 16 plus years and they tell me I top out at my current $18.00 per hour in LTC as a charge nurse. Work 12 hour shift.. 7p to 7a, NO shift diff, NO weekend...

  18. Need Advice ASAP-have been suspended

    FrustratedLPN replied to robinregisterednut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    interesting question that is raised..as a charge nurse on the 7p to 7a shift, I've seen this happen on more than one occasion. Usually the phone calls are made to family members or 911. I would have...

  19. Terminated from LTC!

    FrustratedLPN replied to Serenity USVI's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You sound like a mirror image of what I, along with my co-workers, are experiencing. If we speak out, we're considered "troublemakers". My employer is one of the largest long term care corporations...

  20. Ever had a Reiki Massage session??

    FrustratedLPN replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Holistic

    As a frustrated LPN, I obtained my Master's in Reiki. Hopefully, I will be able to work fulltime with Reiki very soon, as I believe that it not only helps physically, but spiritually, and...

  21. Anyone else working w/o needed supplies? short staffing? lack of support?

    FrustratedLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'd just like to get some comments from anyone that continually runs out of supplies, i.e. cups, spoons, straws, briefs, wipes, etc. and management just seems to shrug. In particular on weekends,...

  22. What is your salary?

    FrustratedLPN replied to daniele72's topic in General Nursing

    may I ask what state you work? I'm in Tennessee, been an LPN for over 15 years, work LTC on the skilled unit, and top out (so they say) at $18.00 per hour working 12 hour shift, 7p to 7a charge nurse...

  23. nurse to pt.ratios

    FrustratedLPN replied to angltnk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'll agree, it is unfortunate, but this seems to be typical for ltc facilities. I have worked in both Florida and Tennessee for LTC/Skilled facilities.. and the ration seems to be mid 30's to 1. If...