Hi, I am looking for suggestions for LVN to BSN courses online, preferrably. I am currently a stay at home mom and I will be for a bit longer, so online is my only way to go, any info would be...
manda1027 replied to taylor21's topic in Texas Nursing
When I was in nursing school, we worked at the Rusk Hospital for a week. It was great. I would have worked there when I got out of school, but I moved to far away yo drive...anywho... It would be a...
I am ENFJ, which I think is correct for me since I am currently staying at home with my kids....not nursing right now, unless you count all the boo-boos I fix on a regular
manda1027 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I am so sorry that you have been let go from your job, but, maybe you can take this as a blessing and find somewhere that you can work that they treat the residents with more respect and dignity....
manda1027 replied to kwagner_51's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Most nursing homes do use disposable bags, but I think she was refering to her daughter when she said that and, most at home tube feeders use a reusable bag to help cut down on
Ask for more time in orientation, or find somewhere else if you dont feel comfortable. I have worked in several ltc facilities and I have never had more than 3 days orientation, usually just a few...
manda1027 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I feel for you, I have been in a similar situation before, I just held my ground and made my opinions known about the issue, but it doesn't sound like there is much left that you can do in this...
manda1027 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Have you spoke with any other nurses in the facility about this, I mean, like your DON or Administrator? Maybe they know something that you don't. Maybe his family thinks he is a burden to them...