garyg

garyg specializes in Long term care.

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1. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

   garyg replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I work in LTC, new nurse, approx.8 months. I also was shocked by the work load and lack of gratitude. The work is extremely demanding and the pay is not what I expected either. I do look for and enjoy...

2. New LPN Grad, Charge nurse and 60 pts.??? Help!

   garyg replied to BluEyedLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   First of all you are not a quitter,some jobs are just not a good fit. As far as finding another, I have found that here in my area (western PA) jobs are somewhat limited as well, but what is working...

3. new overwhelmed LPN

   garyg replied to garyg's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the encouragement, I certainly am not afraid of hard work, but am still a little overwhelmed at everything that is expected. I think my long term goal will be to get my RN and go into home...

4. new overwhelmed LPN

   garyg posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone, I have been a nurse for approx 4 weeks, on my own now after orientation for about 2 weeks. I am on 2nd shift and responsible for 17-20 residents in a LTC facility., duties include med...

5. New LPN Grad, Charge nurse and 60 pts.??? Help!

   garyg replied to BluEyedLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   As far as a regular schedule, I would recommend trying to get to sleep at the same time everyday and avoid caffeine, if you get 7-8 hrs. of sleep you should be able to function without the stimulants....

6. when to write a nurses note?

   garyg replied to garyg's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thanks everyone, I am new to nursing as well as allnurses.com and I can see already that this will be a valuable tool! Starting my nursing career is even more challenging than I thought it would be...

7. when to write a nurses note?

   garyg posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hi, I am a brand new LPN, (3 days on the job) I am a little unsure of when to write a nurses note. There are a few residents that a note must be written daily, but besides that, what constitutes need...