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  1. California LVN has decided to become a certified interpreter

    maryen replied to AngLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree!! I think you are making a great decision. I recently started working as an classroom nurse in an elementary school with students who have pretty complex medical needs. Many are from Spanish...

  2. How much was your lpn program?

    maryen replied to joyfullpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    $500.00 in

  3. In a LPN rut

    maryen replied to didi768's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can sure relate to your post! I have been an LVN since 1990! The last 8 years have been in homecare. I just took a new position as a classroom nurse in an elementary special day class and I love it....

  4. Rude Co-Worker

    maryen replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    I would talk to her again and leave the note. How rude! I have a similar situation going on,I have to share a small charting, storage area with 2 other nurses and one of them hogs all the space,...

  5. A Day In the Life of a LPN

    maryen replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I should have clarified my original post- I work with the pt. that I describe 3 days per week- I spend my other 2 days doing wound home health care visits. I am also on call to cover shifts. I am not...

  6. A Day In the Life of a LPN

    maryen replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an LVN working in Home Health; Full shift PM with direct bedside care for Night time vent dependent/Trach/ Quad- no functional use of extremities. My day starts by arriving at 0650am and waking...

  7. Competency "Fair"

    maryen posted a topic in Home Health

    I would like some feedback as to if I am being unreasonable or not. One of the agency I work for(1 shift per week) has decided to change how they do yearly employee evaluations/competency review....

  8. Competency "Fair"

    maryen replied to maryen's topic in Home Health

    Here is a copy of the flyer they just emailed

  9. Competency "Fair"

    maryen replied to maryen's topic in Home Health

    hmm.. Thank you lvnmum. I did not even think to ask what the skills test would be and what would happen where I to not pass. Guess I better find

  10. Are there any LPN's not going for RN?

    maryen replied to HippyDippyLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I never have. I received my LVN license 22 years ago. I worked in hospitals, clinic and have been doing home care for about the last 10 years. My only regret in not going onto RN is that as I am...

  11. Got My Dream Job!

    maryen replied to rena86's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Happy for you! Good Luck on your new position. Sounds like a great and much needed change for

  12. Hiring Process Advice!

    maryen replied to proudauntie415's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I echo what jadelpn said. Definitely call. Follow up is always good. Depending on who the agency/facility uses for background checks-It can take time. The last background check I had done took 7...

  13. Need help with Ethical/Boundries Issue

    maryen posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have posted on this situation in the past and was hoping it would resolve itself but it is becoming more and more apparent that it is not and I am too emotional involved with the patient(been with...

  14. Need help with Ethical/Boundries Issue

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

    Thank you for such thoughtful and kind replies. I was hesitant to post as I feel so stupid for getting myself into the situation and letting it go on for so long. So much of everything said is true......

  15. Need Advice-Agency LVN renting room from Family

    maryen posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi, I seem to have lost my way on this and could really use a reality check and advice. At one of my pt. homes I have just become aware that one of the night shift nurses(we work for the same agency)...

  16. Need Advice-Agency LVN renting room from Family

    maryen replied to maryen's topic in Home Health

    I have learned that the person I reported it to took no action whats so ever and is no longer with the agency. Here I am a year later and it continues to happen and has gotten slightly worse. I posted...

  17. Need Advice-Agency LVN renting room from Family

    maryen replied to maryen's topic in Home Health

    I did not provide more details in my original post as to keep things less confusing but yes: She asked to rent a room after working for the pt. She pays $500/month in rent. I have seen other...

  18. Employer not paying, what to do?

    maryen replied to FAITHFULRN01's topic in Home Health

    Hmmm.... It sounds like you may not be able to collect. You could try taking him to small claims court or sending him a registered letter of Demand. Here is a link to help you....

  19. Burnt out!

    maryen replied to luvtwilight's topic in Private Duty

    I could have written your exact post-except for your clients home sounds much nicer than the home I work in-constant lack of food and supplies and dirty. It helps for me to leave the drama at the job,...

  20. ? about BLS for healthcare providers "online"

    maryen replied to tlc2u's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No online here either. Another good option is to look for CPR/BLS classes that are for licensed professional only-they are often shorter in length and move at a faster

  21. Kaiser LVN's

    maryen replied to LVN2010M's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We have 2 Kaiser's in our area and they can be good to work at-it all depends though. Are you assigned to a specific floor because here temp workers are not and float all around. It can be hard...

  22. When are you going to get a "real" job?

    maryen replied to luvtwilight's topic in Private Duty

    Ooh- I could have written your post! I get the same thing. Just yesterday I was catching up with an Aunt and she had the nerve to ask "Are you still taking care of your little patient?" Like I stop by...

  23. Leaving the Drama in the home

    maryen posted a topic in Home Health

    I need help! How do you leave the drama of a high need care patient at home and not take it with you. I have a pt. who I work with 3 days per week and it is solid direct patient care from 7a-3p. She...

  24. Leaving the Drama in the home

    maryen replied to maryen's topic in Home Health

    Sorry for taking so long to respond- No- She is not on any antidepressants. Meds are a big issue with her as she only weighs 30 lbs and has multiple congenital defects that affect drug

  25. I need advice~ =)

    maryen replied to Rk222's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Take it! Plus since you are going on for your RN:yeah:you will gain experience that is priceless! Good Luck- Keep us posted-I hope you get the