Lovin' my job!

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  1. Nurses not following Protocols

    Lovin' my job! replied to kasi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I started a new casual position in the second LTC facility Ive ever worked in in 4 yrs. Boy, it sure is different from what I'm used to! One of the first things I did on my first day of orientation...

  2. Need LPN advice!

    Lovin' my job! replied to heatnicc's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I also originally was going to go for my RN but then realised I would spend probably 2 yrs to upgrade to be accepted and then go on a waiting list. Then I found the LPN program. Didn't know what an...

  3. Stresssssssed!

    Lovin' my job! replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yup, find another job. You won't be able to function effectively or safely. Yes, you'll find another job. But sadly--these pts will still be there receiving inadeqate, unsafe medical attention....

  4. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    Lovin' my job! replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Story: There was a wonderful resident who could not 'function' in her daily routine because she was always 'looking for her baby' she refused to stay at the table. Wandering, constantaly looking...

  5. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    Lovin' my job! replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow!! What a thread. It's like reading responses from all the different coworkers I've worked with meaning - we all have different ideas, opinions, and approaches. Many sound all to familiar. I...

  6. Job Hunting - I don't understand

    Lovin' my job! replied to Pupnshnooter's topic in General Nursing

    I just moved back to Vancouver and have been job hunting for over 3 months now. Looking for the right facility. Places that care and follow policies etc. It's hard. I've been on med hunters etc. I...

  7. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    Lovin' my job! replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with what we called at this facility a 'team leader' for the floor, kind of like a director of care. Any way, she wasn't very good at her job. A group of us were discussing our 'dislike' of...

  8. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    Lovin' my job! replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Oh good lord, I'm never eating anything at the nurses' station again!!! By the way, at my new casual position at a LTC (privately owned - coincidence??) I've noticed that there are no sinks in the...

  9. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

    Lovin' my job! replied to avahsmiles's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was just on another thread about this. I mentioned that just yesterday I learned the differences. I took my LPN program in Alberta, Canada. 1 yr full time ~ $ 4,000 at a public college. At that...

  10. All Lpn's Please Read

    Lovin' my job! replied to RNforLongTime's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey all :) I'm an LPN in Vancouver, BC. I started nursing in Alberta where, in the LTC I worked in we were utilized at full scope. Meds, IMs/SQs, admissions, everything. At the acute care I worked....

  11. ABout to start LPN program in Vancouver

    Lovin' my job! replied to vanfullmoon's topic in International Nursing

    I just learned yesterday, about the differences in tuition - I went to a public college and paid ~ $4,000.00 for a 1yr FT course 4yrs ago. I was told that some people are paying up to $20,000!!...

  12. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    Lovin' my job! replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Having to be a strong team leader and role model as part of my job, I've learned that: I can teach someone something new, or show them a more efficient way, or guide someone etc. But there is one...

  13. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    Lovin' my job! replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I've just recently started a casual position in a LTC facility. I worked for almost 4 yrs at my previous job. They set a very high standard there. I now see the differences between them. I read...

  14. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    Lovin' my job! replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a recent "drugging" story in Alberta, Canada. I copied/pasted from the web: Grande Prairie nurse has pleaded guilty to administering sedatives to her co-workers. Sarah Christine Bowes, 27,...

  15. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    Lovin' my job! replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC with dementia residents. I am full scope there. I have also done 3 + yrs in acute on renal and didn't do IVs (or meds for that matter) on that floor and even I would know that that's...

  16. !st LPN job nightmare

    Lovin' my job! replied to Ultreya816's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just in addition to that :) --- There were many days that I decided to sit with a resident who needed my comfort in any capacity, or get them a drink, change their shirt, walk with them to the chapel,...

  17. !st LPN job nightmare

    Lovin' my job! replied to Ultreya816's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i worked my first lpn job fresh out school at the same facility that i did one of my clinicals in. as i wish.. listed above, all the resposibilities and medical conditions we must tend to, it was...

  18. Brainless People!

    Lovin' my job! replied to mickeypat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This reminds me of a pt on a renal floor I worked on. On oxygen at 4 litres and determined to go out for a smoke. In a hospital that was now totally smoke free - including in your car in the parking...

  19. New LPN grad in LTC

    Lovin' my job! replied to ejsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey, off topic, but since you guys are online at present - how do you add pic etc to your username???

  20. New LPN grad in LTC

    Lovin' my job! replied to ejsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I first started there was a day were they orded KFC for the residents and they were all sitting around the table waiting for it to arrive. I sat with them and talked for a bit. Dementia...

  21. Help! Acute care exp in long term care a nightmare

    Lovin' my job! replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What ever you do...don't prepour! You think you'll save time but you're only increasing your chances of errors. When I started I talked with the reg LPN and asked the questions insulins? tubefeeds?...

  22. New LPN grad in LTC

    Lovin' my job! replied to ejsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good luck in your new job. I think one good thing about nightshift is there are 'slow' periods (but pls don't say slow when you're there!) where you will be able to take the time to orientate...

  23. Ever feel under appreciated???

    Lovin' my job! replied to Jamie Dale's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been and LPN for almost 4 years now and have learned that everyone with a title after their name is person with their own views and opinions and that you can't damand respect you earn it. I too...

  24. RNs who was once LPNs/LVNs

    Lovin' my job! replied to BoredLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was originally going to go to school for my RN but soon realized that I would have to spend almost a year to upgrade to even be accepted into the program. Then I found the LPN program. I didn't...

  25. What was your hourly wage at your first job as a new grad?

    Lovin' my job! replied to DelanaRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey everyone. Canadian girl here. Graduated as LPN 2002 in Calgary Alberta. Starting wage in LTC was $16.50. Worked at same facility for 3.5 yrs and left there at $19.55/hr. Just moved back the...