Ling07

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1. Philadelphia area job market?

   Ling07 replied to PhillyQuaker's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   This is a good thread. Very informative. I too, have a Bachelors but I want to pursue an Associates in

2. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

   Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   Wow I'm in amazement at the way this thread has taken off over the last two years. Congratulations to all of the nurses that have received jobs. When I originally created this post, I was referring to...

3. Two nurses quit without notice......

   Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I know that they quit without calling. The DON would make sure the floor was

4. Two nurses quit without notice......

   Ling07 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   The facility where I work has had two 11-7 nurses quit within four months. But what I find interesting, both quit without notice. No call/No Show. Why are they doing this? Isn't it common courtesy to...

5. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

   Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I think there are so many RNs looking for jobs that they are ignoring the LPN apps. Are you applying to nursing

6. The Activities Dept.

   Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   WOW, some people need to get out and get some fresh air. STEP AWAY from the computer....... I NEVER said they weren't important. I think they are very important in improving the quality of life for a...

7. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

   Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I just want to put a *WARNING* post out there for those of you considering quitting your job. Do NOT QUIT your "good paying" job for a CNA class if you don't know exactly what CNAs do. I currently...

8. The Activities Dept.

   Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I totally understand where you're coming from but I'm moreso referring to the Activities Assistants. I know most Directors of Activities are very

9. The Activities Dept.

   Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   It does seem a little

10. The Activities Dept.

    Ling07 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is it me or does the Activities department have the easiest job in the planet?? Watch movies, paint nails, bake cakes, coloring and listen to the radio, so

11. If you could build your perfect Nursing Home......how would it be?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think all of the rules and regulations sometimes leads to a resident's failure to thrive. Sometimes I get annoyed with all of the

12. Are LTC facilities still hiring LPNs?

    Ling07 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I currently work in LTC and I'm thinking about pursuing LPN. I already have a Bachelors degree but I would like to be a nurse. The facility I currently work at hired three new RNs. No LPNs. The LPNs...

13. If you could build your perfect Nursing Home......how would it be?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wasn't referring to the "fall risk" and "sociable" residents. There are residents we allow to sit near the nursing station because they like it. I'm not talking about the residents that "choose" to...

14. If you could build your perfect Nursing Home......how would it be?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Bronx_RN, Your perfect nursing home isn't too far-fetched. Where I'm currently working, the residents have options on what they want to eat, they can wear whatever they want and if they want to stay...

15. If you could build your perfect Nursing Home......how would it be?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    YESSSSSSSSSSS! I am so tired of knocking residents into the doors by accident. It's especially embarassing when a visitor sees