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  1. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you're taking things out of context. This post was meant for the unreasonable family members. I've seen family members come off the elevater angry, wanting to cause problems. The nurses at...

  2. Activities for Confused Adults

    Ling07 replied to Amy2005's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The lady I'm referring to is the same way. She's very pleasant and only uses two phrases. I think if we spent more time with most of the dementia residents we would be surprised. It's amazing how the...

  3. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I SO AGREE. Annnnd you may disagree with this, but I feel sorry for the residents that are constricted to a wheelchair because they had a fall. I think they should be able to walk with a walker, AS...

  4. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If I hear one more family member say, "I'm an RN." What did my mother eat today, I'm an RN. My mother likes soup, I'm an RN. Ok, that's nice, do you want a

  5. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love the family members that come to the front desk and expect everything to stop for

  6. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yea, I blame it on the

  7. Activities for Confused Adults

    Ling07 replied to Amy2005's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One of our Activities Assistants discovered that one of our dementia residents can do puzzles. I'm still in shock over this. She uses the puzzles with the big pieces. I think sometimes we...

  8. Does Nursing in LTC make RNs bitter and mean??

    Ling07 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm seriously asking. I work at a Nursing Home and I'm noticing that the older RNs are mean and bitter. I was talking to one of the older RNs and she said she saw herself becoming mean through the...

  9. Does anyone have a Bachelors and still pursuing LPN??

    Ling07 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have a Bachelors degree and Im currently pursuing LPN, and the common question from RNs is, why not be an RN. Is it uncommon for someone with a Bachelors degree to pursue an LPN? I just went on an...

  10. LPNs in PA area

    Ling07 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What is the job market like for you?? I'm debating on whether or not I should pursue

  11. I currently work in a Nursing Home and I have a few questions..

    Ling07 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1. I thought nurses were supposed to be nice compassionate people. I understand they are really busy but a few of the nurses at the nursing home I work at are really rude and annoying. They're really...

  12. I currently work in a Nursing Home and I have a few questions..

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think our Administrator carries the DON everywhere because she needs her help with the medical side of things. But I mean, THEY ARE ALWAYS TOGETHER. And it doesn't seem to bother the DON. I can't...

  13. I currently work in a Nursing Home and I have a few questions..

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yea, that's what I'm

  14. I currently work in a Nursing Home and I have a few questions..

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I didn't tend for this to be a negative thread. I was just stating what I observed. This is one of the best jobs I've ever had, and I've worked in a lot of fields. I like helping

  15. PA NURSES: What is the job market like for RNs with ADNs?

    Ling07 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am considering an ADN so I want to know if it's worth my

  16. PA NURSES: What is the job market like for RNs with ADNs?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Do you have a BSN or

  17. PA NURSES: What is the job market like for RNs with ADNs?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I meant will I be able to get a job with an associates. I've been going to school off and on for 10 years and I'm ready to do one more thing and settle for a while. So I was wondering would I be able...

  18. Reconsidering LPN/nursing after reading online blogs

    Ling07 replied to Dawn674's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for all of your

  19. Reconsidering LPN/nursing after reading online blogs

    Ling07 replied to Dawn674's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do you know if RNs with Associates have it hard?? I think I could do that in two years. I've done 1/4 of the coursework already. See I'm still having that debate with myself LPN/RN, LPN/RN. WHEN WILL...

  20. LPNs in PA area

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Would you know anything about the Philly

  21. Reconsidering LPN/nursing after reading online blogs

    Ling07 replied to Dawn674's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do you know why he is pursuing an RN now? I'm having this debate with myself because I am tired of school. I already have a Bachelors degree. I took an additional year of classes two years ago. And I...

  22. confused

    Ling07 replied to focusedvalpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You know an LPN that is a DON and ADON?? Wow, I thought you had to be an RN to hold those

  23. Reconsidering LPN/nursing after reading online blogs

    Ling07 replied to Dawn674's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Are you just referring to your pursuit as an LPN?? If so, I know how you feel. I'm having second thoughts as well. Everyone tells me to just go after an RN, but sometimes it's just not that simple....

  24. Graduated from NA class, waiting for state's test date. NOW WHAT

    Ling07 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I finished my NA class two weeks ago and I AM SO BORED. It's unfair that they make you wait so long to take your state's test after you complete your class. People have to work. I'm so frustrated...

  25. Second Shift CNAs (3-11) I have a question

    Ling07 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What is your day like?? I've always been interested in the 7-3 shift because of the time. But now I'm interested in 3-11 but I don't know what they really do besides change briefs, feed dinner and...