annlewis

annlewis has 3 years experience and specializes in Long term care.

Latest Activity

1. New hospice nurse: Burned out!!!

   annlewis replied to MsPrettyHospiceRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I agree I do not chart at my visit...I don't have time anyway....Im fortunate that the hospice I work employs Lpns and HHA's ....I'm a Lpn....I'm assigned to two Rn case managers and we work as a...

2. Is My Nursing License At Risk?

   annlewis replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   A friend of mine says the ANA does not really follow thru on helping nurses, she says the organization not focused on nurse issues, regardless of the

3. Job offer

   annlewis replied to Alan RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   No insurance benefits! That's absurb! I would not take a career type job without insurance benefits. That is definetly a needed benefit unless you are on a spouse plan and can do without

4. LTC and loving it

   annlewis replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   What does this

5. For those working OR who have worked in LTC

   annlewis replied to Epona's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I work in a facility with the old style med cart too and the Medea, no computer, and sometimes I have all 44 residents on the floor to pass too. Try getting those residents who can on a pass Meds...

6. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

   annlewis replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

   I had an experience that literally changed the way I think about our souls and afterlife. I saw my residents deceased husband standing beside her as she lay on the floor crying from her fall. No one...

7. I can't believe that I made such a stupid mistake and am kicking myself!!!

   annlewis replied to RN Chaos's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Hi there, could you share your system, I would love to not make any more med errors, mine have been minor but scared someday could be

8. Rejected after 8 years of working for the company

   annlewis replied to oliviabel's topic in General Nursing

   It seems harsh that they told you to leave after 2 med errors.....you worked there for 8 years...did they educate you for any med errors in those past 8 years? There must have been more than just 2...

9. Death- your experiences

   annlewis replied to Darkfield's topic in General Nursing

   I work in LTC, 3 years now, I am not calloused, I see myself as enlightened, death comes to us all, when a person is sick or old, comfort and pain meds help relieve any suffering so one can die more...

10. What is your current LPN salary

    annlewis replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in upstate new York, small town, I recently got a small raise so now make $16.70 per,hour with vac, sick, and,personal days benefits and health cov, dental, vision, 401k, and i work 64 hrs per...

11. This is a beautiful story....true or not

    annlewis replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes I believe it's true, sometimes god puts us where we are

12. This is a beautiful story....true or not

    annlewis replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes I believe it's true, sometimes god puts us where we are

13. First med error

    annlewis replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow you sure are harsh, most nurses are trying their best to be safe, but remember, we are human, things

14. To BSN or not to BSN

    annlewis replied to J.D.'s topic in LPN to RN

    Why did you get your LPN license if you are not working as one? You said you are staying in retail, why on earth? LPN's gain valuable job experience that you can use for your RN job....just...

15. New to nursing field - got fired after 2 months

    annlewis replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One thing I have not heard anyone mention is this...because I witnessed this any times...watch your attitude when you are new, if you want the experienced nurses and experienced aides to show you the...