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  1. Does anyone really enjoy LTC?

    kcochrane replied to ihollie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I started out in LTC over 2 years ago after getting my LPN at age 42. I figured that I wasn't as quick as what acute would need. Little did I know that I would end up on a respiratory unit with...

  2. Medication error

    kcochrane replied to BlessedbyGod's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree. I work in LTC and I think it is easier not to make a mistake since you know your patients - sometimes for years - and you know their meds. But I've seen nurses pull without looking...

  3. Dissatisfaction again

    kcochrane replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you have the same Nurse Manager? I would have a real issue with the lifting/bed part. Consider you have at least 20 years to work, you need to protect your back. I would also have big problems...

  4. CNA Clinicals

    kcochrane replied to ariannasmom's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see it as wrong to have you answer the lights. Most times residents want something simple as something moved or a light turned off. But if it is something beyond what you are trained to do...

  5. New grad taking on PRN assignment at nursing home on 3rd shift

    kcochrane replied to Eaglegrad007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work the night shift in LTC as a LPN. I'm lucky in that our floor has two LPN's - unless we are really short. Most other floors only have 1. I also started out on the day shift, so I was very...

  6. PEG feeds

    kcochrane replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I prime with gravity, but some nurses on my unit use the pump. They don't change the flow rate, so it does take longer, but sometimes they do other things while waiting. Of course if you forget it is...

  7. 50YO new nurse dreads work

    kcochrane replied to havepatients's topic in General Nursing

    I agree LTC might be more your style. I was 42 when I started as a nurse (LPN) and started in LTC. I think you "connect" with your residents since they are there for years. Some people find it...

  8. help me choose a job-HOURS

    kcochrane replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, both sound good to me. Drive time might be an issue with gas prices not going down anytime soon. I just switched to the night shift and love it, so if it was me, I would pick option...

  9. Is Rn More Paperwork---less Pt. Care?????

    kcochrane replied to DanisTeeta's topic in LPN to RN

    I work at a LTC facility as a LPN and am working on my RN. LPN's rotate between passing meds/treatments and doing patient care. RN's rotate between charge nurse and passing meds/treatments. I know...

  10. Wayne-Finger Lakes LPN pre test (BOCES)

    kcochrane replied to 50cents's topic in New York Nursing

    I took the exam in '04 and did very well despite being out of school for 20+ years. I now work at MCH as a LPN. If its not to late..email me at [email protected] and I'll send the you the...