JoAnnS

JoAnnS

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  1. What is going on with LPN jobs in Connecticut?

    JoAnnS posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey all: So I apply daily and get turned down daily. It is now become my job, "looking and getting turned down". At this point I don't get excited when I go for an interview. There is so much...

  2. How to learn Hedis in order to apply for jobs

    JoAnnS replied to neatnurse30's topic in Quality Improvement

    TESG's HEDIS/QARR Training Program â€" Apply Today! This company is training for $150.00. I want to get trained for

  3. Bully physicians - Bully Nurses

    JoAnnS posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello: So I'd like to hear about your experiences with either the bully physician or the bully nurse and/or staff members you have come across in your field. In my experience some places and or the...

  4. Bully physicians - Bully Nurses

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

    HI, well, I guess you all have a handle on the physician, but still, it's not right. You are part of a team and you are working very hard to help his practice, right? It's just a shame where medical...

  5. Correctional Facility Nurse

    JoAnnS replied to TiffLPN33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I haven't work in a prison, but I have a RN friend who seems to love the job. One thing is for sure, the inmates are total con artists. I have been around drug addicts in my life and they are true...

  6. LPN vs the medical assistant and CT

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

    I am having a hard time finding a job that welcome's LPN's. I have tried every single nursing home in the area and every single office/hospital that employs LPN's, but nothing.. So of course I took...

  7. LPN vs the medical assistant and CT

    JoAnnS posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So someone help me understand. Medical assistant's are being used throughout the State of CT, and are being utilized as much as possible to the point where the physician's can be fined. My...

  8. Scope of practice for LPN in the state of CT.

    JoAnnS posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    HI Where can I find this information. I am trying to find the STATE OF CT website for the LPN's scope of practice. Can someone assist me? Thank

  9. How much should I spend on Stethoscope?

    JoAnnS posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    :welcome: hello: i start school in sept for lpn and need to buy a stethoscope before school. can someone tell me what is a good one to buy and how much money i should spend? i see a variety on...

  10. Lpn To Bsn / Or Rn To Bsn

    JoAnnS posted a topic in LPN to RN

    hi. this might be a dumb question: why would you go from lpn to bsn? why not go from lpn to rn to bsn. i'm real new, so please be easy on me. really don't know the

  11. please help: is 1 nurse: 50 patients

    JoAnnS replied to lhsouthern's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is terrible! So sorry. I actually quit a job where I had to take care of 40 patients. It's NOT SAFE! and I will not be part of it. I now work in a Dr's office for a great group!... Keep looking...

  12. Nursing Shortgage... NO NOT REALLY!

    JoAnnS posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, I am frustrated when I hear there is a nursing shortage. I have been looking for a job in my county since I graduated in June 2008. I do have a job... but it is in another county. I have to...

  13. Nursing Shortgage... NO NOT REALLY!

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

    HI.. I now live up in Dutchess county. I used to live in Queens. Matter of fact, I was just there, my father lives there. I heard about the hospital closing, such a shame. I am going to move forward...

  14. Interesting article about Nursing home & the number of people the LPN & CNA care for

    JoAnnS posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009901310310 I'd like for Evening nurses to comment on the resident load they have to care for. I am a new nurse and am finding it difficult...

  15. How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    JoAnnS replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse and just found out if you call out due to the weather, they will not pay you. The facility will have the maintenance man come pick you up if you live locally. But if you work the...

  16. Interesting article about Nursing home & the number of people the LPN & CNA care for

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

    Thank you so much! I will make sure I take my breaks tonight and tomorrow night. I am sure there is a spot for me somewhere. I know I am too caring sometimes and there isn't enough time to spend with...

  17. Interesting article about Nursing home & the number of people the LPN & CNA care for

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

    Hi thanks guys: But as I am learning, the only way to do this job is CUT CORNERS. There is NO possible way I can do all that is expected of me in only 8 hours. NO WAY and if so, I need someone to show...

  18. LVN's working with CNA's

    JoAnnS replied to tlombardi's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah.. isn't it the worst field you have ever entered? I am shocked at all the nonsense going on in all facilities. I blame the facility for allowing this nonsense to take place. Sorry for your...

  19. New LPN vs. Older CNA's

    JoAnnS replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    HI: Sorry for your troubles. Let me just say one thing, and I'm sure some of you won't agree, but its true. There are some facilities or on some floors that "PUT UP" with certain CNA'S behavior's...

  20. Who knows what the "LPN to Resident" ratio is and what is safe?

    JoAnnS posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hi can anyone tell me what is the safe ratio of lpn to resident? is every state different or is it the same state wide. i can not see how one can safely take care of and pass meds and do b/p and...

  21. Is this an acceptable practice???

    JoAnnS replied to yoshana_x's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hi i am also a new nurse. i work 3-11pm shift and i am there till 1 or 2 or 3 am. it is impossible to pass all those meds.. do b/p & a/p's and all that jazz.. i have 40 residents. i am only at...

  22. I just graduated Nursing school on 12-18-08

    JoAnnS replied to mgalloLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Go to http://www.indeed.com you should be able to find a

  23. How long did it take you to feel comfortable in LTC?

    JoAnnS replied to vanilmil's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    OMG me too> I am a new LPN too and all the stuff you are saying is the same darn thing I hear... Its all a bunch of bull! There aren't enough hours in your shift to do it by the book. NO WAY!!!!...

  24. Is there anything you still can't do?

    JoAnnS replied to whippoorwill's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hi: the one thing and the only thing that gets me is: setting the lpn up to fail. there is no way on this entire earth that a lpn can care for 40 patients in 8 hours. one by passing meds, two by...

  25. Question in Dutchess County

    JoAnnS posted a topic in New York Nursing

    :welcome: hello: i am stating school this sept for the lpn program. can anyone tell me how long it took to get a job after you graduated. i have been doing some research on lpn jobs. i am finding...