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florianslove

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  1. No time off for new dad!!

    florianslove replied to NursingStudent5548's topic in General Nursing

    Amen, amen. First wedding, big too doo. Horrible marriage, Second wedding, our front yard a few close friends and family, great marriage, going strong on 7 years. I think I'm showing my age here,...

  2. I have wanted to be a nurse for years

    florianslove replied to dreamin2bnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Do it, Do it. I became a nurse at the age of 40 and it was the best decision I ever made. You CAN do it. Just take the first step, apply to nursing school, once you're in you will have a great...

  3. What do you love/hate about LTC?

    florianslove replied to ShiphrahPuah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love the residents, also our Medical Director is very good and amenable to nurses questions, not condescending at all. I hate the reams of documentation, paper work upon paper work and the...

  4. Need advice!

    florianslove replied to jennkim05's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I also work in a retirement community that has a LTC health center attached. We are a ninety bed facility which takes residents from the community as well as "Guests", people from outside the...

  5. ATTN: Becoming a Medical Assistant=Waste of Time

    florianslove replied to msnjie4RN's topic in General Nursing

    Here in South Florida many doctor's offices use MA's. When you call an MD often you will get through to a message like "this is Dr. X's medical assistant, please leave a message", I always feel a bit...

  6. Say What??????!!!!!!!!!!

    florianslove replied to gt4everpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What a great thread. I laughed and realized, we could all write a book Good day

  7. What would you say?

    florianslove replied to nurse12b's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do work with nurses who feel that toileting a resident, getting a resident up, etc. is CNA work. That is a dangerous way to think. As a unit manager I feel the nurses on my wing and the CNA's are...

  8. how to separate work from home

    florianslove replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    I had an Executive Director tell me that when he walked into work, he would put down an imaginary bag, and pick up an imaginary bag, one was his personal life and one was work. At the end of the day...

  9. I am not in charge of your entire medical care!

    florianslove replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Home Health

    Oh, how this thread brings back memories. I did home health for 6 years and was sucked in quite a bit. I worked with an RN who did the starts and discharges, I would do the visits, she was my idol....

  10. I am a nurse. Venting about how I feel.

    florianslove replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. This was a great post and just what I needed at this time. Corporate is riding our a###s about our new computer charting, the patient care get lost in the shuffle. I agree with a previous...

  11. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    florianslove replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi: If it is possible relocate. I live in South Florida and I know, from looking in the paper and even at the facility I work at, RN's are in demand. Please don't give up on your dream. Do some...

  12. Didn't get in.....

    florianslove replied to closetoyou21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Lasst year I decided to take my science classes at PBCC, started with Chemistry and got a D. Not good enough for the LPN to RN bridge program. I was devestated. Haven't taken the class again. I'm...

  13. Can LPN's become managers/directors/executives?

    florianslove replied to ThePrestige's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LTC facilities often allow LPN's to advance. Our ADON is an LPN, our Director of Community Services is an LPN (we also have attached independent living quarters). I was promoted from floor nurse to...

  14. LPN AND PROUD OF IT

    florianslove posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just I a note. I am an LPN with a Bachelor's Degree in PS, 4 credits away from a Master's of Health Administration. I am a Unit Manager for 60 beds, with RN's, LPN's and CNA's under me. I make...

  15. S-l-o-w starting shifts: what can I do to speed it up?

    florianslove replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand where you're coming from. I used to do a 7-3 shift on a wing in a LTC. I would always be there by 6:45 A.M. so I could read the communication book, then wait (patiently, then...

  16. I got into NVCC's Fall 09 program!! IM SO HAPPY!!

    florianslove replied to sk2198's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!!! I wish you continued success on your quest. GOOD LUCK,

  17. CNA Week

    florianslove posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CNA Week starts tommorow. This is a question for the CNA's out there. Our facility is hosting a luncheon for them tommorow. Myself and the other Unit Manager are bringing dunuts in to work for them...

  18. Good care with staffing ratios?

    florianslove replied to Pooksmom1996's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We are lucky in a way, I am the Unit Manager, I have a Unit Secretary and a specific wound care nurse. That does make a difference but the floor nurses still work their a***s off. Med nurses I...

  19. SAD!

    florianslove replied to pretty70's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    It is damn near impossible to pass meds to 30 residents in the time frame. The state expects us to do our med pass in two hours, some meds are set for 8AM, some for 9AM. We can start passing one...

  20. How to keep ideals intact when dealing with the realities of nursing?

    florianslove replied to swirlything's topic in General Nursing

    Try to go in every day with a positive attitude. Know that you will make a difference on most days. Some days are not great, but in most instances, the good days really do outweigh the bad. Good...

  21. Starting first job today

    florianslove replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck. This is an exciting day, enjoy, learn, and realize you are entering one of the best professions out

  22. Nurse Practitioners at SNFs as huge health reform tool

    florianslove replied to 3rdcareerRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have an evercare NP in our facility, and I love dealing with her. In fact, the PCP usually tells us to call the NP. She is knowledgable and in most cases easier to deal with than the MD. I also...

  23. 10 Tips for Home Health Nursing

    florianslove replied to homehealth20's topic in Home Health

    I did six years of home health as an LPN and loved it. Although I changed career paths to go into LTC, I will always look fondly on my home health years. All home health nurses, good

  24. Extra pay for charge?

    florianslove replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    $2.00 more per hour as Unit Manager. However, the experience is invaluable. If they asked you to take the job, they must feel you can do it. good luck, if you want to talk , just e-mail me.

  25. Took NCLEX RN today...pretty certain I failed.

    florianslove replied to DelanaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt the same way when I took the PN NCLEX, please be positive, you never know. If you didn't pass, take it again. Don't give up. Good LUCK,