annlewis

annlewis

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  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...

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

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

    I did! I met my Linda, for real! I was also very new 3 years ago, straight out of school into LTC and she was and is always patient with me, she taught me all the shortcuts, I still work with Linda...

  17. Best ideas on how to prepare financially for nursing school

    annlewis replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    The way I will do it is to first pay all my debts and then save for the tuition for community college classes a few at a time..pay as I go, workfulltime and attend only 2 classes at a time, it will...

  18. Feeling overwhelmed with gratitude

    annlewis replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

    Keep on trying looks like the angels are with you you must be doing something

  19. How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    annlewis replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wanna work where you

  20. How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    annlewis replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nope, if a patient needs pain med I address it, even if not mine, I would step in and find the nurse assigned to the pt to make the request or give it if the nurse if off the unit after...

  21. How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    annlewis replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know what you mean, and most of the aides on my floor and in the building make more than I do as an LPN....they will always be ahead of me in pay...but they deserve the

  22. How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    annlewis replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like the idea of a lead aide person, we have that now but it's not official..she helps immensely keep things organized..she is respected by all, but has to do this as you say under the table...I...

  23. 3 things you wish someone would have told you, that you had to find out on your own..

    annlewis replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Never give a prn med to a pt with behavior prob without donning a face shield first ESP if you don't know the pt has a mouthful of chocolate

  24. How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    annlewis replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Quit complaining and just do it, earn their respect by helping them, we LPN's do that and pass meds, it's hard but you have to do it, everyone must do it. If you have emergencies with patients and...

  25. What is your current LPN salary

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

    Our pay is real low compared to all what I've read and raises are hard to get ans Small...I work with LPN nurses who have been there years and only make 1.70 to 3.00 more than me. I started at 14.46...