bethann27

bethann27

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  1. Length of employment

    bethann27 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nursing seems like a revolving door at times. Just out of curiosity, how long have you been with your current

  2. Hospice oriented staff position

    bethann27 replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This would be so very helpful! Soo many people (including doctors, nurses & social workers) do not understand what hospice

  3. Excited about night shift in LTC

    bethann27 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I transitioned to nights about 6 months ago due to changes taking place in nursing. Now I get to do what nurses should be doing patient care! There is very little input taken from night shift...

  4. Give an example of a difficult decision you've made

    bethann27 replied to j0yegan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Heres one .....My husband asked if we should get tickets to see Rush in ATL on May 26 the same date of my daughter's 16 birthday. It was a tough one for sure. My dear daughter will probably only...

  5. Would you quit over white uniforms?

    bethann27 replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

    Uterine Ablation....Soo very worth it for me. It saved me from all the clothing disasters and from the

  6. Changes and frustrations

    bethann27 replied to bethann27's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I hear you & I have no current plans to endure a bridge program. You must have very thick skin to handle the job for sure. The educational requirements are ridiculously high for other careers...

  7. Changes and frustrations

    bethann27 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my geographical area LPNs are currently being systematically stripped of our duties. First was changes in performing minor procedures that were no longer policy. Next came a push to notify the...

  8. Changes and frustrations

    bethann27 replied to bethann27's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We've basically been told the MD and NPs want to communicate with RNs only. The overall plan of organization is not communicated to the floor nurses. I've literally sat beside my RN supervisor while...

  9. Would you quit over white uniforms?

    bethann27 replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

    I am actually required to wear white. It makes me feel like a psych nurse (and I'm not). Takes a lot of oxyclean, clorox and under clothing to look decent. They also help me to slip into my angel...

  10. I'm an LPN and I understand.

    bethann27 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know.... It's senseless...I gotta take my pay and forget about it. My idealism is gonna do me in

  11. Night shift weight loss help

    bethann27 replied to LesKai's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Love this advice! I put one 25 lbs in 6 months working nights. I think shifting eating this way will make a huge difference for me. Thanks for

  12. I'm an LPN and I understand.

    bethann27 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The current trend for LPNs may not be new in your area, but it most definitely is in mine. In the past 5 years I've gone from being the only one in the facility (or only LPNs) after 4 pm and handling...

  13. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    bethann27 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    And did I mention "ability to communicate in accurate English"? That inability scares me a lot. A better-educated professional is a more effective one. Thanks. I appreciate that you caught my...

  14. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    bethann27 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    YES! I would be greatly concerned if my grade schooler had trouble with that. That scares me

  15. Length of employment

    bethann27 replied to bethann27's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I began work as an LPN 6 years ago. The first couple years were spent gaining skill in LTC with a private company. The next two were spent in hospice learning how to deal with death. Now I've settled...

  16. Length of employment

    bethann27 replied to bethann27's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'll chime in first....2 years 1

  17. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

    bethann27 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOVE this one: management by crisis! That's such an excellent way to describe the whole problem! Every single frustration in LTC could be solved by setting policy, sticking to it, laying off the ones...

  18. Skin Care Protocol/Assessments

    bethann27 replied to rpsychnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Weekly skin assessment by the charge nurse is routine. That way preventive tx can be implemented. The skin checks should ideally be on the

  19. do you wash your hair every day?

    bethann27 replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I scrub daily with whatever conditioner I find on sale...will shampoo 1 x week or so. Germs do not creep me out. My focus is on healthy eating and taking quality probiotics (although not sure if they...

  20. Alarms? Do they work?

    bethann27 replied to Sixtyseven's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work nights and find myself helping the patient more often than finding them on the floor. Building layout, staffing levels etc. play a huge roll I'm sure. BTW my facility is staffed very well...

  21. Alarms? Do they work?

    bethann27 replied to Sixtyseven's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No experience with a "no alarm system" but have heard of others trying it with mixed results. Seems it would only be a part of what maintains safety. Would love to hear updates on how it works over...

  22. Foot Care

    bethann27 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Did you have an order for the olive oil? As long as skin is intact it should be OK with an

  23. Foot Care

    bethann27 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oops ....A &

  24. Foot Care

    bethann27 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Olive oil or A&D ointment are what seems to work best for the shower schedule because it lasts longer. Inexpensive lotions contain alcohol and can be

  25. As if I am not busy enough!

    bethann27 replied to NJstudent2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All these responses are so true.... What never ceases to amaze me is the fact that if I take time I don't have to hand hold family it all seems to work out ....most are just struggling to deal with...