SunbabiLPN

Don't be so quick to turn it over to the DON. You will have to learn how to deal with this at some point in your career so why not now?! One thing I have always liked to do to get a "difficult" CNA to cooperate is to let them see me on the floor help...

You could have the nurse take out your narcotics for you so that you would not be in the narc drawer at all. It's all about communicating with the nurse your working with. Im sure she doesn't feel comfortable with the situation either but between the...

I think to supervise anyone you have to be familiar with their job duties which is really hard to know unless you have lived the daily LTC life for awhile. There are many shortcuts that we have to take to get everything done in a timely manner and I'...

Many agencies are now offering full benefits. I have always made more than the staff nurse, in fact, one of the downsides of working agency is you are more than likely going to get the hardest assignment that nobody else wants because you make more a...

I've been a LPN for 9 years and my favorite place to be is among the elderly. Usually my full time job is in a long term care or short term rehab facility but I also keep a variety of part time or PRN jobs that give me more experience in case I ever ...

Congratulations!!!:monkeydance:

You can also look into agencies in your area that do PRN work for correctional institutions. This way you can get your feet wet and see how you like it before jumping into a permanent position. I did this in Indiana and ended up just staying agency u...

Don't quote me but I'd say yes you got the job! Congrats!

Congrats! Does this mean they will accept distance learning programs now?

I would definitly go and finish school later. The experience you will get will be unmatched!! Let us know what you decide and good luck!!!!!

It depends on how I feel and how my night went. If I am exhausted and I just cant do one more thing I will tell the oncoming nurse. If I still have energy left I will do them. If it's something important I will also do them.

I remember all too well what it was like to be a new nurse in LTC. I was also an agency nurse so I always was assigned the worst halls. It takes time to learn how to manage your time efficiently it doesnt happen overnight. Doing things by the book do...

I keep to myself and only form bonds with others that are like myself. I stay so busy that I am away from the nurses station where everyone is congregating to talk about others. If someone is talking about me and I find out I politely inform them tha...

Let's say the patient is a alzheimer patient and she will only take her meds disguised in food. Then you cant come in and give them at 9pm because she wont take them. Another example is when a patient goes to bed at 7pm and refuses to get up to take ...

I applied yesterday too!!! I know what your feeling believe me haha! I'm excited but confused at the same time. They are evaluating my transcripts now and say it will take up to 2 weeks. So now I wait!

The work we do is priceless. I am happy with what I get paid but realistically who wouldnt want more!

I have looked into Excelsior for a few months now. I signed up yesterday and now they are evaluating my credits from the LPN program to see what classes I can eliminate. It will take about 2 weeks. I am so excited to start!!!!

We have to wear all white where I work. I love all the cute colorful scrubs but I must admit the all white uniforms do look more professional.

That's cute! Thanks for sharing!

It's wonderful to have a plan and I commend you for it. Just remember to always expect the unexpected. Life is full of suprises when we least expect it!!!

congratulations!!!!:balloons::biggringi:biere:

Congratulations!!!!!!:balloons:

Being a CNA is what you make of it. Many residents dont have family that come and visit. Therefore the staff at the nursing home become their "family". When I was a CNA I always looked beyond the hard labor to what a big difference I was making in th...

Congrats on your new job. I hope everything works out for you. If there was any question about what a CNA can or cannot do I would err on the side of caution and do it myself. Make sure you read the cna scope of practice at your new job. Good luck an...

i agree with leading by example. i have seen several nurses through the years get mad when they are asked to do personal care on a patient. i think alot of them forget that we are there to take care of the patient's needs regardless of what those nee...