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I am currently working at an ALF and as I see it , am having personality issues with one of the Residents. My record to date is perfect and I am extremely scared that she will blemish it. I have been there for four years without incident and I believe from input am truly liked by all except her. I realize you cannot please everyone. This resident is not confused at all but she is lying to other staff members about me. The biggest issue is when I work at night I am the only person in the building so there are no witnesses. She is not claiming that I am hurting her, but she has accused me of unplugging her phone or not answering her calls to the desk for help to bathroom. I have all ready spoke to the admin and made her aware of the personality issue. If anyone had a helpful hints to resolve the situation I really would appreciate it. As always I thankyou for your input.

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I was 17 when I graduated LPN school.

In Fl it is every two years. In New york it is every three

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my brother several years ago to AIDS it was difficult because like you I was very close to him. I agree with the above posts go to grief counseling lean on your friends for support. Your school seems like it offers help as well, utilize all of it! God bless you and your family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. And yes you do have a special angel looking down on you from heaven.

You could also try an Assisted Living Facility. I was in the same boat as Selenak, out of nursing for a long time, took a refresher course, got IV certified and BLS then began looking for a job....even though i had a great job history( totally different field) it was not helpful for me in trying to get a LPN position. I ultimately got hired at an ALF and I love it! Great way for me to ease back into nursing and gain experience! Good Luck and DO NOT give up ....ther is someone out there that WILL give you a chance!

Thank you all for your kind words!

Sadly when i went to work today my friend had passed. It was truly an honor and a blessing to have him in my life I will never forget him! He was truly an amazing person. I felt a feeling of relief when I found out ...... no more suffering and he is now at rest. ( still very sad though) Rest in Peace Sir!!!!!(Poppi) Love you

First let me say Happy Holidays to all the allnurses.com bloggers and staff! I am a reentry LPN working at an ALF and I do love it been there about 10 months now and I am now dealing with one of my residents on Hospice and very close to dying. I have become very close to this res and family . This is really the first death at the ALF that I have had to deal with , so actually I am lucky that way. Yesterday was tough every time i left the room i broke down!I forgot how heartbreaking this can be. My biggest goal right now is to make sure he stays comfortable, which Hospice is doing a great job in seeing that he is! well thanks for letting me vent !

After many years of having my NY license inactive I contacted them to reactivate my license and I have to say they were most helpful to me I received the paperwork very quickly! The whole process took me maybe two weeks! So I am shocked to see that you are having a problem. After the process I have told many people how helpful the NY BON was for me.

Actually no. I did the online program and what is nice is you do it really at your pace also worked along with Saunders NCLEX Review book!I also was so nervous about going back to school, but as i got into the class i was more relaxed about it. The support was wonderful! I owe my successful return to nursing to Myself and Capscare!Good luck!

Up until recently I would have said starched white uniforms but i truly believe that colorful print scrubs are much better . I think they make patients less afraid and feel more comfortable. And my age is 51

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Def speak with your BON. I was in a similar situation as you and was going to do the same thing ....get my CNA in fact I took a skills course and even took he exam and passed but at that time through AllNurses.com found a refresher course that I could take! I live in Fl but my license originated in New York ....so I went thru your adventure and hurry back to nursing we really need you!the steps to reactivate my lic in NY and then began the refresher course it was an online course but there also was 100 clinical hours....passed yeah then applied for endorsement to Florida all went well there then i found another refresher course for hands on procedures ie: cath, trach care etc. I also got IV Certified and of course my BLS . So to finish my story I am now aLPN in the states of NY and Florida and am gainfully employed and loving every minute of it! Good luck with

Yes I would, most definitely, without question!!!!!

Please let us know what happens and good luck in whichever works out best for you!

Well I work at an ALF and I love it I really can get to know my residents and I can notice subtle changes some are indepedent, a few alzhiemers ( that have to be watched)but because most are semi independent and need help with meds i really get to talk and spend time with them hear about their past ( the average age at my ALF is 90 )they are quite interesting I really love my job!

Anyone know anything about Wound Care Educators and their Wound Care Certification Course? I have checked out both websites and the prices are very different so any input would be greatly appreciated. I want to take the best course I can. I think this is a good field to be certified in an believe it will open many new doors , any input out there on job potential? As always I look forward to everyones input, I value all of your opinions and have gotten excellent input from other questions I have posted.

There is a refresher course in Lake worth FL the name is Capscare,it is a refresher course for RNs and LPNs I was a re-enrty LPN and took this course, It was great! They have either an online or classroom course. There is also a clinical portion of 100 hours. You can also check out nurse refresher through Kane seminars they offer a one day course highlighting procedures ie: trach care , foleys, ivs etc, i did take that course as well. they do have a web site so take a minute and check it out iam sure it is what you are looking for. The instructor is AWESOME! Good luck and keep me updated

Yes it is a little expensive but I think well worth the money. I think the clinicals were as important as the theory, it gave me a chance to get familiar with the hospital experience and routines a chance to look at common meds etc. The clinicals I took were in Boyton Beach, Fl, it was about an hour and a half from my house but again well worth it. I all took anotheer refresher course through Kane seminars and that was strickly for procedures ie catheters, Iv's, trach care etc that was a one day class. the insructor at Capscare is great and I am soooo happy i invested the money afterall i am worth it! And so are you And as far as how much experience I had it really did't matter 25 years is a long time and so much had changed, procedure wise!

I took the Capscare Refresher Course and I loved it . There are clinicals as well( 100 clinical hours) which is awesome. I did finally get a job and a I love it! The market is tough here in South Florida. Capscare gave me both the confidence and tools to return to nursing (after 25+ years) If you have any further questions and I can be of any help let me know! Good luck

Awesome !!!!!

She will be missed! Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends