Anne36 LPN

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1. is Elite Continuing Ed legit?

   Anne36 replied to indigo3's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I am in Florida and used Elite Learning CEU which mailed me a Booklet stating that they met the requirements for renewal. They do not meet the HIV/AIDS CEU requirement. I had to buy that separately...

2. Unable to wear N95 or papr

   Anne36 replied to runner502's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I hope it works out for you. I work in LTC and we do not have any Covid but have been ordered to wear N95 masks ever since our facility got a stockpile back in September. It's very hard to wear a...

3. When a Covid 19 vaccine becomes available, will it be absolutely mandatory for healthcare staff?

   Anne36 replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

   As to the vaccine I have no doubt it will be made free of charge by our employer or the government. Our tax dollars will pay for it. Will it be tested safe or effective? No, there will not be any time...

4. When a Covid 19 vaccine becomes available, will it be absolutely mandatory for healthcare staff?

   Anne36 replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

   It is sure looking that way. We have been lucky and not had any Covid where I work but we are now required to get a Covid 19 test once a week. It is mandatory and we do not know how long this will go...

5. Is now a good time to go into nursing? I would be leaving my well paying career to pursue this

   Anne36 replied to Divalish918's topic in General Students

   If you are dissatisfied with your current job you probably won't like nursing either. The pay will be less than you make now. The workload won't get any better. I am actually ready to leave nursing as...

6. Fear and Anxiety

   Anne36 replied to spark plug's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I'm not even afraid of covid anymore. I'm more worried about losing my basic freedoms and human rights. We don't have the right to direct our own healthcare and keep a job at the same time in the...

7. ANY NURSES TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID

   Anne36 replied to Guest973564's topic in Disaster Preparation

   No, our entire building is being forced to test again. Last time we had no positive. They text you and give 48 hours to come in and get tested or no job. It's sick. There is no end game to this . How...

8. New Admission Documentation

   Anne36 replied to LatteRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Yes, I have seen second shift stay till 2 a.m. Doing an admit. They are supposed to complete their admits even tho their shift ends at1030 and we take admissions 24/7. Management nor corporate cares....

9. Are you being required to wear face masks all shift now on assisted living, memory care or nursing homes?

   Anne36 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Disaster Preparation

   No, we are not being told to wear masks at all times, in fact we are being told to ration our usage carefully. Only understand access to masks. No covid cases currently but there are facilities nearby...

10. Nursing Home, chronic understaffing, and dealing with profit driven business owners?

    Anne36 replied to AnOldsterRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I understand because I happen to be in a similar position. The longer I have been at this facility the more duties I have been given along with more residents to care for. Corporate is driven by...

11. Health Insurance costs

    Anne36 replied to martymoose's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The cheapest family plan where I work is $660 a month. (that is 25% of my take home per month) The deductible is $3000 , 80/20 PPO, $40-60 co pay for office visits. I cant afford it right now so I am...

12. Doctors orders for the small stuff and third shift

    Anne36 replied to tsm007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I only call the Doctor for emergencies on third shift. If there is no standing order than I write a communication to the Doctor for the request or I pass it on to the next shift. If I am unsure about...

13. LPN who does not want to be an RN?

    Anne36 replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been an LPN for over 3 years now and I get the same comments and questions. I have no intention of going back to school for my RN. I do not want to work in a hospital setting or take on more...

14. How long after graduation did you take the NCLEX?

    Anne36 replied to rls927's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the nclex 3 months after graduating. I studied for about 4-6 weeks before taking the test and passed the first

15. snf duties at night?

    Anne36 replied to northmississippi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On midnights I start by doing midnight meds, stock carts, treatments such as bandage changes, skin assessments (they want all of these done on midnights if possbible), some residents get up at night,...