Aussie19

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1. I have a question about MRDD facilities hiring LPN"s

   Aussie19 replied to bumble bee 15's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   I would say it would probably depend on the facility. The agency I work for has hired LPN's for some positions but must have RN's in other positions. Good

2. Which position to accept???

   Aussie19 replied to topher-67's topic in General Nursing

   If the second one is what you are most interested in I would go with that one. It takes more than money to be satisfied with a

3. Unlocked Doors at MRDD facility

   Aussie19 replied to Bulwark's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   We used to have alarms on exit doors but Medicaid sited that as a privacy rights violation and we had to take them down. Now the policy is that there must be a staff in the living/dining room area at...

4. orientation time for new hires

   Aussie19 replied to gooblegobble's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   I work forI was a nonprofit agency as well in the ICF/MR setting. I was not given an orientation. I had to figure things out for myself. Nice to know other agencies skimp on orientation as well....

5. Needing a little advice

   Aussie19 replied to jellis's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   Congratulations. I hope you enjoy the new

6. Needing a little advice

   Aussie19 replied to jellis's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   Unfortunately this field notoriously has lower salaries than hospital nursing. That doesn't sound too low to me for this field. I have not had a raise in 4 years. I keep getting told it is because...

7. 10-15 patients?

   Aussie19 replied to mediatix8's topic in General Nursing

   When I worked 11-7 in LTC I had 50 patients a night. Actually as the only RN was responsible for all 100 residents. Didn't stay in LTC too long didn't like the care that was given(or not given as it...

8. Do all nurses wear scrubs?

   Aussie19 replied to APP's topic in General Nursing

   I work at an ICF/MR and we wear street clothes. I usually wear jeans and t-shirts. I only dress up for meetings. I haven't worn scrubs in almost eight years

9. how long is your commute?

   Aussie19 replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

   Five to ten minutes depending on

10. Question re: lupus and fibromyalgia

    Aussie19 replied to KAW1962's topic in General Nursing

    I can only speak for myself as a fibromyalgia sufferer. I question a genetic link not psychiatric. My mother has fibro and I believe one of my brothers does as well. The other brother has another...

11. i feel a rant coming on... things that make me mad!!

    Aussie19 replied to goats'r'us's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I agree this is the best job I have ever had and it's because of the clients who have so much to

12. Medication Tech Training

    Aussie19 replied to CharlieTN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    In Ohio we give a 14 hour course on Med Administration that was created by ODMRDD. The direct care staff must take the course, pass the test with 80 % or better and do successful return...