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I am a LPN in LTC, I was a STNA for 19yrs, LTC is hard work but I wouldn't trade it for the hospital (nothing against hospital nurses). I have 31 pts with 3 STNAs, some are confused, some alert, they love you like family, they miss you when you have days off, they're family will give you a hug years after they have passed when they run into you at McDonald's. sometime you are the only family they have. My DON, UNIT MANAGERS are great I can go to them about anything even when I'm upset, as for STNA I was one as I said, I treat mines with respect, I let them know from the beginning what I expect, I help with lights, toileting, feeding, 1 0n 1 with pts who are confused when I have time, I love listening to pts stories, I sing to them and with them, I pray with them and rub their backs. IT IS HARD WK so much to do but rewarding in so many ways. I always say everyone can't be the Doctor, Lawyer, Fireman, hospital Nurse, LTC Nurse it's are calling in life where we are successful at.....I hope this helped some
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The nursing program is tough..pre nursing much easier..keep in mind if others can do it you can to..good luck to you.
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Everyone is not suppose to be a Dr., a Lawyer, Engineer, Pilot, RN.I am a LPN of 16 mths., I am the supervisor on the 3-11 shift in a LTC/Rehab with 110 pts.I have 24 skilled pts. I am responsible for, also three other units that I have to supervise the nurses and nurse aides. Yesterday I had to supervise RN students due to graduate in march who grumbled the whole time that they couldn't handle what I do (there were 2 students doing my job, 3 on another unit doing 1 nurses job). I am IV certified but I can't push IV meds and that bothers me, but I don't want to be a RN I am happy to be a LPN:yeah:.
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Hello Everyone, I am new to allnurses and I am also a new nurse of 6 mths., I'm IV certfied but I have never heard of the midline IV. The nursing home I work at receive pts. with the midline and I'm not sure what I'm allowed to do with them. When I went to the Ohio Board on nursing web page it didn't give me much help, will appreciate any help.