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  1. Elder Abuse/ Neglect

    juliepag posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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...

  2. Infection control in the nursing home...

    juliepag posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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...

  3. Elder Abuse/ Neglect

    juliepag replied to juliepag's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks...just did

  4. Infection control in the nursing home...

    juliepag replied to juliepag's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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...

  5. Infection control in the nursing home...

    juliepag replied to juliepag's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I will have to mention the scrubs. This man doesn't have loose Bm's, he just plays with it.....takes his clothes off and it gets everywhere that

  6. Infection control in the nursing home...

    juliepag replied to juliepag's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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...

  7. Infection control in the nursing home...

    juliepag replied to juliepag's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We can try that but I feel he will just pull it all off. Thanks again for all your

  8. Infection control in the nursing home...

    juliepag replied to juliepag's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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...

  9. Infection control in the nursing home...

    juliepag replied to juliepag's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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...

  10. hourly wage

    juliepag replied to lossholly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I make 10.75 at a nursing home in NH. Pretty bad

  11. Taking LNA classes, need advice!

    juliepag posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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...

  12. Taking LNA classes, need advice!

    juliepag replied to juliepag's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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...

  13. Taking LNA classes, need advice!

    juliepag replied to juliepag's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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....

  14. LNA Health Careers is awesome!!

    juliepag replied to NHGirl5565's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  15. LNA in NH...how much per hour?

    juliepag replied to greenclover's topic in General Nursing

    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

  16. LNA in NH...how much per hour?

    juliepag replied to greenclover's topic in General Nursing

    Good Lord. Is that all? $10.55ph? I was working at a job as a direct support professional making $10.22 ph. I am looking into becoming an LNA but those figures are very depressing! Does anyone out...

  17. Wondering if 50 is too old to go to RN school

    juliepag replied to fancyme50's topic in LPN to RN

    This post brought tears to my eyes. I will be 50 in June and I had started going back to school 6 years ago for the nursing program when a tragedy struck the family. I had to leave school...