MsPiggy

MsPiggy

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  1. AL vs. LTC

    MsPiggy posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good Morning All, My title kind of says it all. I'm an old LPN almost 26 years and pretty well rounded. After a 2.5 year break after leaving a case management position at a cancer center I recently...

  2. AL vs. LTC

    MsPiggy replied to MsPiggy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, I didn't have one lined up, but it still was too risky to stay. I'm an artist in my spare (Ha Ha) time so I have things to do to keep busy, though I would like a nice low key nursing job a few...

  3. AL vs. LTC

    MsPiggy replied to MsPiggy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You comment that there's a staffing company associated has me suspicious. People go to staffing agencies all the time for home care assistance, like cleaning, laundry, cooking, house-stuff. And yes,...

  4. Light at the End of the Tunnel: RN to BSN

    MsPiggy replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    The AL facility I just left allowed a residents family member ( a completely inappropriate total care resident) to have a nanny cam in her mothers room. It was sad really because the Cena's there...

  5. AL vs. LTC

    MsPiggy replied to MsPiggy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I guess because I'v been doing this so long I am pretty good at thinking about "worst case scenarios", because I've seen a lot of them unfold over the years. And yes even though it's their home,...

  6. AL vs. LTC

    MsPiggy replied to MsPiggy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "these so-called "AL" facilities are popping up all over the place, and are just another way to drain one of our most marginalized populations of every penny they have. The families feel "better"...

  7. AL vs. LTC

    MsPiggy replied to MsPiggy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And you are exactly right- I was even told I could earn bonuses for keeping my budget inline but it was all very vague. The marketer is just driven to fill the beds at all costs. There is no nurse...

  8. AL vs. LTC

    MsPiggy replied to MsPiggy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you. They advertise as a supportive style, catered living. Whatever the heck that means. I feel nothing but utter relief this morning-though unemployed at the moment. The Cena's have been...

  9. LTC Nurse to resident ratio

    MsPiggy replied to Emmienme's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So true! Good CENA's are heaven sent for sure!! I have been fortunate to really work with excellent

  10. Guilty and relieved at the same time

    MsPiggy replied to mtjoanna's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you are absolutely making the right decision and I agree about calling the State Ombudsman. Those working conditions sound horrid and yes those poor poor residents. It's shameful the poor...

  11. AL vs. LTC

    MsPiggy replied to MsPiggy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've decided to quit. I told my employer tonight over the telephone and will take in my keys/phone tomorrow. I just don't feel it's worth the risk or frustration. I might have been more inclined to...

  12. AL vs. LTC

    MsPiggy replied to MsPiggy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you mucho for responding. Of course the owner re-assures and insists since it is unlicensed and the "care company,llc" that I am hired to run is also unlicensed-any licensed care is to be...

  13. Finding a new niche

    MsPiggy replied to PALPN4018's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am 50 and cannot do floor nursing currently as my knees are bone on bone and I need bilateral total knees. So my last job of 5 years which was case management also with abstraction to emr was...

  14. Packing my bag to leave the medical field for good.

    MsPiggy replied to ForlornHealer's topic in LPN to RN

    I feel your frustration, but I am still not understanding why you feel the BON or school should look the other way regarding your lack of IV certification? And I am also not understanding what those...

  15. Microbiology Exam

    MsPiggy replied to mochasouter's topic in Excelsior College

    Wonderful-Congrats!! I'm taking transitions next Fri then on to Micro-And although I would love an A- I'd be thrilled to pass with a C

  16. If I hate being a Cna, should I stop pursuing Nursing?

    MsPiggy replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You've gotten lots of good advice here. I worked as a CNA before becoming a LPN and while I liked the interaction and bedside care-I don't think anyone really enjoys dealing with a code brown in...

  17. Close to Enrolling... so close!

    MsPiggy replied to BarbaraNM's topic in Excelsior College

    Well guess you made it then! I just checked to make sure they processed my payment in time. I sent in my paperwork and CC on th 27th and it cleared on the 28th-yea! I do wish we could get Federal...

  18. Close to Enrolling... so close!

    MsPiggy replied to BarbaraNM's topic in Excelsior College

    Peter, You give me hope it's do-able in a reasonable amount of time-You certainly have accomplished a lot in a short amount of time! Any study tips?

  19. PASSED CPNE at Albany Med 9/30

    MsPiggy replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats! I imagine it was very nerve wracking!! Do you think the online workshop was worth it or in hindsight would you recommend a more intensive week long prep course? So happy for you!

  20. Close to Enrolling... so close!

    MsPiggy replied to BarbaraNM's topic in Excelsior College

    Do it Barbara! I'm enrolling this week-and prey to God my brain is still functional enough to do it. I didn't transitions done but I'm still going to try and test out on before the end of the month....

  21. I got a job!!

    MsPiggy replied to Unique87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yea, Congrats!!! So happy for you! Ms.

  22. Disgusted - wipes for bathing

    MsPiggy replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! I remember

  23. ENROLL BEFORE OCT 1,2012 Question

    MsPiggy replied to IsaiahnMichaelsmom's topic in Excelsior College

    And well, I'm pretty much capped out on a LPN salary. There's no one paying LPNs any more than I'm making so I have to do it if I want to work in higher skilled areas or if I want to be able to retire...

  24. ENROLL BEFORE OCT 1,2012 Question

    MsPiggy replied to IsaiahnMichaelsmom's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks Barbara, I think I may appeal the math and A&P but either way I need to do this. I've spoken with the. Recently without much success. Yup, had to mail them my new license as well. I just...

  25. Collaboration....

    MsPiggy replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Makes life so much easier when we work together! Love this story :0) I'm really lucky to be in a situation where everyone works well together & helps each other out. Heck, when I take a day off...