STACIELPN

I have 12 years of hospital experience and was a little concerned when I took a corrections position. I love it. It's fast paced and you see a little of everything..I work in one of the largest INS detainee prisons and find the variety exciting..of course I need to brush up on my spanish. Always remember to demand respect and to show respect. I am there for them, I don't have to be there...they do! It's hard working with a bunch of macho men though...CO's. I can hold my own and I thought I would be intimidated at first..but not to have to kiss butt (like in the hospital for customer service) is nice. Sometimes everything you do still isn't enough.

I personally would never work in a nursing home. If you want to learn how to feed, bathe, diaper the old folks...then nursing home it is. But for more experience, work in a hospital setting where you will see more and be allowed to have more hands on.

I became a nurse when I was just 17. I started "nursing school" at age 13. I think that it all depends on the individual and the maturity level. If the maturity level is high that more than likely the young nurse can acchieve. I had no problems starting in nursing at such a young age......of course people didn't believe me when I said I was only 17...I have always acted more mature...but then again...I have other's lives in my hands

I've been an LPN for 12 years and have never worked LTC. I have worked at Good Samaritan and Union Memorial.

Did you know that their turn over rate is >60% within the first 6 months. It's been about a 2 years since I've worked there....but I still keep in touch with staff. I was 26 when I worked there and the youngest....but had the most experience on the tele unit. Scary..!!! They are a small community and shun outsiders who don't live in their neighborhood. I loved working there but left because I witnessed something (negligent homocide) and when I reported it..they asked me to leave. They are an at-will facility which means they can fire you without a reason and they fire A LOT!!! Watch yourself....because they sure are watching you.

I have been working there for 10 years...6 of those through the agency. All the floors have switched and have had some really big changes. They opened a new cardiac floor on 4. Oncology....which I love the crew...is on 9. You really have to give it a try for yourself. You would make more money doing a contract through an agency and find out whether or not you like it first. Good Luck..

I just recently moved to Red Lion, PA. I have been a nurse for 12 years and have critical care experience, iv cert and a lot of skills. I'm insulted that I'm only allowed to pass meds in a nursing home. I had a phone screening the other day asking me questions...can I do assessments...can I pass meds. I currently am working in a Baltimore hospital doing post-op ortho and hand traumas....along with everything else that comes up from the pacu. Time to move...where I'm at...I'm over-qualified for the positions. Any thoughts?

I have been with my agency for 6 years. It's run by 2 sisters and of course the financial big guy...whom I have yet to meet. I live in PA and work in MD. The agency is called Critical Care Staffing and their number is 410-265-6977. Jessica and Jenni are the girls and they are great. Pay is comparable....actually very good!