litlgrn

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 means that I am open to all the benefits that they have to offer and the Union will protect me from any serious disasters. I am a single Dad-so it is comforting to know that I am now a part of the permanent staffing there. I have learned so much too. It really is a privilege to work as a nurse... I am a charge nurse and have been given alot of responsibility and feel very proud that I am there. School was very hard and now after working full time I see that I have made it through the gauntlet....Praise God for all His blessings!! This is a true milestone for me and am so grateful!! Thank you!!

6 weeks!

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

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 employers are tight lipped about it all. I've heard that the pay will probably go down and the insurance rates go up. I will be there for my 1 year anniversary on January 3rd 2013.

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, who has Down's Syndrome. My son has ear infections frequently and I have had to take many days off to take care of him. I am the only caretaker for him and find myself overwhelmed to the point of having to leave. I have medical benefits for my son and I through my hospital and would end up losing it all. I have a good sitter but it isn't enough for me to raise my son. Does anyone have any suggestions for me on how to move forward?

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 hard job!

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 gauntlet and on my own now. It is a hard job to learn and complete everyday. There were times when I was a less experienced nurse when I was unable to handle this workload. So, in my career past I did jobs that were much less stressful. Now I really like working in LTC and hope to stay for at least 5 years or longer. It is hard , but very rewarding too. Being in a job that supports you and your lifestyle should come first. Hopefully with time....we can make professional decisions that suite our needs as nurses. The world needs us. We need to plug-in where are gifts are too. God Bless you on your journey.

Get your npi number and have a private practice as an Rn. Work in homeecare and do the billing yourself. Its alot of work and very rewarding as well.

Yes; many nurses have day jobs and have hobbies as well. I have been an LPN in home care for many years and continue to play drums and sing in a variety band. I use my weekend evenings to play and have fun and work around my personal activities. It keeps one young at heart. It does for me!

I thought to reply to your post. I too am a "sensitive". I've had to leave nursing jobs that were not a good fit for me. Imho; God made you as such, so follow your inner guidance and look for a nursing position that needs your keen skills. The profession needs you.And most of all; your future patients do too.