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  1. Another LVN scared to go to work

    ctm985 replied to erikk's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Breathe!!!!! You will get through this. Nobody starts in long term care with it all figured out. Time Management is key. Day shift is wonderful for new(er) nurses because of the resources...

  2. Extra Nurse Duties

    ctm985 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would like some advice on how to utilize an "extra" nurse on night shift. Our facility has 12 hour shifts and I work 7p-7a. We have 3 nurses occasionally, with 2 med carts. As of now, the 3rd...

  3. Extra Nurse Duties

    ctm985 replied to ctm985's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1 nurse : 20 residents!!! Usually between 3-4

  4. "Nursing Home Mentality"

    ctm985 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I need to vent on some things that are bothering me. My RN supervisor recently used the phrase "well, thats the nursing home mentality". It took all I had not to snap back at her, as I have been in...

  5. GPN who failed and still working

    ctm985 replied to LadyMims's topic in General Nursing

    If I'm remembering correctly, once the board issues your "seating card", eligibility letter to sit for the NCLEX-PN, that is also your date that you may start working as a GPN in the state of FL. Her...

  6. skilled charting

    ctm985 replied to nrsbetrn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Our management team believes that a flowsheet that focuses on rounds, meal %, floating heels, skin checks, oral care...will be enough for our medicare patients. I tried to show some guidelines that I...

  7. GPN who failed and still working

    ctm985 replied to LadyMims's topic in General Nursing

    Your employer should pull her if it has been over 6 months since she started her GPN status. That is the time frame you are allowed to work. Why are they allowing her to continue to work? When did...

  8. skilled charting

    ctm985 replied to nrsbetrn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am an LPN who has questions regarding the substance of medicare charting. Isn't it required to chart by diagnoses? If they are there for a respiratory issue, then you document respiratory...

  9. Manager removing hours!

    ctm985 replied to guest64485's topic in General Nursing

    It is definitely illegal to alter hours, whether its your doing or management. My advice is to follow your chain of command. First speak with her, and see if it gets resolved. If not, you need to...

  10. "Nursing Home Mentality"

    ctm985 replied to ctm985's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't want to sound rude or upset anyone, but she is an acute care nurse. Most of the nurses I work with are from acute care...so what does that say about their 'acute care mentality'? My point is...

  11. It's not so bad!

    ctm985 replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are a great addition to the LTC nursing team! It takes a special person to work in an "extended" care facility. I started my career in '94 as a CNA, and got my LPN license in '04. I can't think...

  12. fired

    ctm985 replied to cccc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Reason For Leaving = Difference in Professional

  13. Scope of Practice?

    ctm985 replied to Satori77's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am new to the state of Georgia. I also hold an LPN license in FL, and am familiar with the scope there. I'm finding that the board of nursing in Ga gives vague information, i.e. doesn't specify...