atlantagirl

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1. Incident reports in nursing homes

   atlantagirl replied to atlantagirl's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks for the responses!

2. Incident reports in nursing homes

   atlantagirl posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I just started working at a nursing home and sometimes I'm unsure of what kind of situations warrant an incident report. I know skin tears, bruises and falls are automatically considered incidents. But what if a resident is helped to the ground to av...

3. Feel like a reject.

   atlantagirl replied to atlantagirl's topic in LPN/LVN

   Let's keep our fingers crossed. Something will come up for all of us!! Funny thing is I thought there was a shortage of nurses?

4. First Time to work in a LTC facility,,,

   atlantagirl replied to heathert_kc's topic in LPN/LVN

   I worked in a SNF straight out of school and only lasted a month. It was hard but I really kick myself now for not sticking it out. Now I'm stuck doing home health and am trying hard to get back into LTC. You definitely learn more in LTC. Just be con...

5. Feel like a reject.

   atlantagirl posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I've been an LPN a year now and am currently doing home health which I am finding quite boring. It's really easy but I feel like I'm not learning anything new.Plus if your patient is sick that means no pay while they're in the hospital. And if a fami...

6. Is it just me or is everyone a little slow when they start out in LTC

   atlantagirl replied to atlantagirl's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thank you all for your responses. I might just reconsider LTC afterall.

7. Is it just me or is everyone a little slow when they start out in LTC

   atlantagirl posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm considering getting a job in LTC. I tried it once before and didn't last very long because I just couldn't cope with the work load. I'm trying other avenues but they just don't pay as well as LTC. I'm mainly concerned about my speed. I'm not very...

8. Wondering if 50 is too old to go to RN school

   atlantagirl replied to fancyme50's topic in LPN-RN

   You are never too old to do anything. Go for your dreams!!! Good luck!