Happens at the facility where I work all the time - nurses working as CNA's - paid as nurses - functioning within your respective license as well. The reason - our facility gets a monthly bonus if no...
catslave replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Started with a weekend Baylor shift in LTC right out of nursing school and been at it for 3+ years now. I work days. My observation is that (as far as the Baylor shift goes) consists mostly of those...
An LPN/LVN may delegate to a CNA only those duties within the state CNA scope of practice which may be further limited by the facility of employment and in which the CNA has been trained and...
Been a few years since nursing school but it seems that you should be provided a list of necessities both mandatory and suggested with estimated costs. The required book list came out prior to each...
I'm satisfied "just being an LPN" and have never desired more. I don't look down on those who "just want to be LNA's" who I consider my eyes, ears, hands and nose. Thank God for them! Those who hold...
Got in on my first try. There were 82 applicants for the LPN program which must be passed prior to consideration to the ADN program in Vermont. The LPN program accepts 22 students per year where I...
Guess I was lucky as I received 4 weeks of orientation as a new grad at my LTC facility. I average about 22 residents which I feel is plenty considering the level of care many of them require. Have...
Boy can I relate! Studied the NCLEX Review book & CD - ROM from the day I graduated until the day of the test. Took a friend to wait for me while I took it. Finished the test in 1 hr. It shut of...
TheCommuter is right! Most of your skills will be learned on the job. I didn't even apply for a position until 5 months after passing the NCLEX. Happy babies to
catslave replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I've worked in LTC and only LTC for 3 years now since graduating as an LPN. I received 4 weeks of orientation to my assigned unit and was overwhelmed when I hit the floor solo for my first 12 hr...
We work 12 hour shifts on the weekend and get paid for 32 hours which is considered part time - no benefits. If you work the 12 hour weekend shift picking up an 8 hour shift during the week you're...
catslave replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I work in southern NH LTC - 12 hour day shifts on the weekend as well as 8 hours one weekday averaging $22.28 per hour which includes a free 8 hours pay and full benefits. I think the starting base...
I did the same thing in the facility I work in, however I stashed all of the admission, transfer, etc packets I had created in the back of a neglected file cabinet telling no one as I knew the...
catslave replied to Cristina_NS_RUM's topic in General Nursing
1. Adequate staffing. Often on my 12 hour weekend shift in a SNF/LTC setting with no administrative staff present I have up to 30 residents to pass meds to and do treatments for as well as assist the...