Hello everyone, I need advice badly. There's a situation at the nursing home I work at. Here's a letter I wrote to my mentor to fill you folks in on what happened, what I am faced with. AND do I need...
Thanks for your response. It is very helpful to know that others have dealt with this kind of situation and what was done about it. I sure hope our nurses are on the ball too so we can breathe easy...
Yes, it's a health hazard alright. The girls that have him on their list aren't doing a good job.....leaving the BM on things. There's a 19 year old LNA who is a lead on the floor and she was crying...
Yes, they put a depend on him but he rips it off every time. Seems like there's nothing that can be done to solve the problem. If it continues, I must make a call and report this because otherwise...
Hi, the problem is that he can not be toileted. He has involuntary movements, just like a fish out of water really. He can't controlled it. He can't stand up to be toileted. It's so out of control I...
Hello, I am a Licensed Nurses Assistant (LNA). I work at a nursing home in NH. There's a huge problem there and I need advice. We have a resident who's "care plan" allows for him to roll off his bed...
Another thing I was wondering about is if I should specialize in something.....for instance operating room nurse. But I never see specialized job openings in NH. Strange. I am probably jumping ahead...
Thanks ladies! I have been so busy that it took me awhile to respond. I have my state exam next week for my LNA license. I am anxious!! Hope I pass. It's those 4 clinical skills I am concerned about....
Hello, I am a 53 year old grandmother. I just started taking LNA classes. All the people in my class are way younger than me. I feel a little out of place. I do have a degree in computers so I have...
Here I am six years later having found your posts! I am starting LNA classes on May 29th with LNA Health Careers. I am very excited to be finally making something of myself. I have been a...
thanks so much for your response. I have to say that I am kind of discouraged with the pay. I thought it would be aat least $13 an hour anyway. $11 isn't much