I agree. I am an LPN, and senior semester RN student. My advice is be proactive! Talk to your instructors first off. Mine were not very helpful as far as study advice, but I did find that mine mostly...
I have been in LTC for many years, in GA and CO. Unfortunately, it seems, these issues are the same in facilities everywhere. I agree that once you get to know your residents and staff, it will get...
sometimes if you get into an interview with a certain nurse manager, they will try to work it out for you. for instance, if there is someone who wants to do the alternate 7 days. at least, i was told...
i'd say more than just helpful. as a brand new nurse in ga i was cross training in l&d one night. ems called to say they were bringing in an active labor who spoke no english, and they got no hx....
Luv4LTC replied to Butterfly Faery's topic in General Nursing
i'm a newbi too, and this is another thread that shows how everyone has a different opinion. that's a good thing 'cause we can learn from others. unfortunately, everyday as nurses we have to make...
I've been a "coumadin cinic" nurse at a large cardiology practice, and loved it. (the pay was crap... but I digress.) Anticoag therapy is challenging, especially for patients. I agree with the info...
in my ltcf we take tos everyday from the dr.s nurses. we rarly ever get to actually talk to the dr. (or should i say, have to talk to the dr.) we relay info back and forth via a "remote" nurse and...
so, who do you think you are - "nurse sunshine" or something? seriously, it sounds like your coworker has issues that really have nothing to do with you. no one has ever been too kind. maybe...
you know, i was also told by a recruiter that u of p does not offer lpn to rn, only rn to bsn. maybe that's because i'm in the springs not denver? it sounds too pricey for me
i'm another who is totally exasperated with the lack of choice. we moved to co from ga 2yrs ago. co is much less accepting of lpns. i do love ltc, but sometimes i need a break! i think there is a...
thanks nurse hobbit for reminding me to check out the site. my brother is ***, i think he's in rehab now. flex would get old eventually, i guess. by the way, i think i remember meeting you. i did 3-11...
Luv4LTC replied to lilypad2424's topic in Geriatric, LTC
hi lilypad, wow, looks like you got slammed with responses to this one! sure am sorry you've had such a bad experience so far. i've been in lots of "health care" settings in my 20+ years, and it can...