litlgrn

litlgrn has 16 years experience and specializes in geriatric, pediatrics, hospice, home car.

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1. Just Completed My One Year of Probation on the Job!

   litlgrn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am writing in to say that I have just completed my first one year of service at a LTC facility. It is a difficult job and I made it...after a year of service I am officially in my CSEA union. This...

2. How long was you orientation traing when you started in LTC?

   litlgrn replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   6

3. County Job Soon to be Privitized

   litlgrn replied to litlgrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thank you for your response. It is hard to wait and see. Probably the best

4. County Job Soon to be Privitized

   litlgrn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am working as a 3-11 charge nurse at a county run facility and it is being sold to a private firm. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this type of change. What to expect? My...

5. LPN struggling

   litlgrn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am a male, full-time LPN, charge at a LTC facility.3-11:15pm. I have 16 years of homecare experience and have been working since Jan 12 at the LTC. My problem is this; I have a 17 month old son,...

6. Recent LVN grad, 1st time working in an assisted living TIPS PLS

   litlgrn replied to angie1368's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I was given 6 weeks of orientation where I work. They signed me off when all my skills were in place and I learned the facilities procedures. I think I'm fortunate I got the support I needed. It is a...

7. Recent LVN grad, 1st time working in an assisted living TIPS PLS

   litlgrn replied to angie1368's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am new to being a charge nurse in a LTC facility. I work 3-11. My unit has 30 patients and I'm responsible for their meds and treatments as well. It was 6 weeks of orientation and I am through that...