erikajk34

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1. Nursing Home ABUSE...TOWARDS STAFF!

   erikajk34 replied to NsgRx27's topic in General Nursing

   We have 2 CNAs for 26 residents, so that's not unusual for 4 CNAs for 40 residents. Therefore, I (the LPN) also have 26 residents. It can be tough, yes, but time management is everything. I had 7 residents with accuchecks and sliding scale insulin an...

2. :( Scared...

   erikajk34 replied to cygnus85's topic in LPN/LVN

   First off...Hang in there & don't give up!! :) I know what you mean about being overwhelmed. I worked on a hall with 26 residents when I first started and I was scared to death, but everyday it gets a little better. You get to know the residents ...

3. From LTC to Hospital? Should I take it?

   erikajk34 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi! I have worked at a LTC facility for 2 & 1/2 years now. I am currently in nursing school (BSN) at our local hospital adjunct with a local university. I applied for a job at the hospital as a float LPN and had to get the hospital "approval" sin...

4. Advice needed re: narcotic addicted coworker...

   erikajk34 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all, I am new here! I have been a nurse at the same nursing home for over 2 years. I am currently in school to become a RN... Here is my dilemia. I have a coworker that has worked at this nursing home for over 9 years. She has a narcotic theft/...