sweettea

i have been a lpn for 2 years now. i waited for my kids to finish school and decided it was "my time". all i have encountered has been the same.....long hours, when you do have a day off they call non-stop, the pay is terrible, the cnas are as tired as i am and are expected to take care of too many patients, admin. is not supportive. i have been to 5 different nursing homes/hospitals, so it does not matter, all are the same. is this what nursing is??? i am ready to bail, i can't take this anymore. i wanted to care for people and take the time to do so. i hate to admit it, but i won't ask each resident how they are doing. if i do, i will get behind. how awful is that? i come home (i work nights) and fall into bed, and wake up tired and have to go back and stay on my feet for another 12 hours. i just want to get somewhere and STAY. i have never been so frustrated.

what the nurse to patient ratio is in nursing homes? I work two halls with a total of 36 patients by myself and was wondering. I will contact state of florida tomorrow for info, but wondered if anyone knew. I am exhausted, frustrated and angry. I know I can go somewhere else to work, but quite frankly, it seems all nursing homes are the same. Not enough nurses, CNAs and lack of support from the administration. your input will be appreciated. THANKS!