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  1. How should I handle CNA

    happymama posted a topic in General Nursing

    We are opening a new hospital and training off sight. I was asked by my preceptor if I could ask one of our techs to help take the patient to the car so we can continue charting before we get another...

  2. How should I handle CNA

    happymama replied to happymama's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. And I also see your point about just addressing him but with his attitude and us not being at our main location (we are guest at another hospital) I thought it best to reach out to my...

  3. How should I handle CNA

    happymama replied to happymama's topic in General Nursing

    That is how the team is starting to feel. I gave more details in the comments above. We have not had much interaction with the techs since they were at another site. In a team meeting he stated...

  4. How should I handle CNA

    happymama replied to happymama's topic in General Nursing

    I can see your point. A little back story since we are training off site I have only worked with the CNA for a week and really only had 2 interactions with him. One was waiting for him because to...

  5. Charting help

    happymama posted a topic in Home Health

    Im an LPN that just started a PRN (want PRN because I start bridge LPN to RN program soon :) )position with hospital based home health. I had 2 days of orientation with a preceptor RN but she did...

  6. JOBS in Florida

    happymama replied to BeachBliss114's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Try looking for a job in

  7. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    happymama replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in the same boat and I don't get mileage and travel

  8. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    happymama replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thats awesome. I make 21 per visit no mileage and no benefits in Florida. Need to start looking elsewhere for

  9. Words from home health nurses?

    happymama replied to Goal_NP's topic in Home Health

    I love the one on one care I can give my patients but I am PRN with a hospital based home health facility. I get paid per patient which is horrible. I don't get paid for mileage or travel time so an...

  10. Charting help

    happymama replied to happymama's topic in Home Health

    Caliotter3 thanks for the advice. I will do that and I started looking on things online as

  11. 37.50/hr ( but position is salary).....

    happymama replied to babynurse73's topic in Home Health

    26 patients a week is really good. The RN's that I work with have to do 30. I just started home health myself but I am questioning it. I get paid per visit ( I am an LPN working towards my RN this...

  12. SPC Nursing Fall'15

    happymama replied to KimJohns's topic in Florida Nursing

    Looks like I will be there with you. I was suppose to be starting this May but something was missed. Their fault but they fixed it. So had to reapply for

  13. Do LPN or RN work for plastic surgery office? r/o

    happymama posted a topic in General Nursing

    if yes how did you guys get the jobs and how much do they pay. I keep looking and can't find any job openings (in the newspaper). i am still and LPN

  14. Why did I pick nursing

    happymama posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am an LPN and have worked in a hospital(it was hell! 7pt, 1 cna for 27 pt and most needed total care, no sec, with all in isolation, and the list is endless so i will stop) Office (reproductive gyn,...

  15. Anyone call way after their shift to tell just one more thing? :)

    happymama replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LOL. I thought i was the only one that did that. Well i guess you know the answer.

  16. I have been an LPN for about one year and going for RN...

    happymama posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My first job was at a hospital and that lasted for about 5 months (was new nurse, had 7 pt, Was on a super heavy med surg floor, 4/7 pt on isolation, 5/7 diabetic, 2/7 were on 48 hour psych watch, and...

  17. Anyone work in a Doctors Walk in Clinic? r/o

    happymama posted a topic in General Nursing

    How do you like it? Is the pay fairly good and how are the benefits? Thinking about working there but not to sure. Live in Florida,

  18. Night support staff optional? Is this common?

    happymama replied to oeue2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Its the same for me. I could not take it anymore and on top of that i have on average about 2 admissions a night. That means no one to help put in orders and no one to take vitals. I am so sick of...

  19. I want a new preceptor? Help!!

    happymama posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just started working in the hospital and i know that it is hard but i feel that my preceptor isn't helping me as much as i should be help. Not really helping me but just staying with me. I am...