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  1. LTC or home health?

    limey replied to MeganStar's topic in General Nursing

    I have the opportunity now to try Home Health as an LPN now that the LTC facility I worked in for 15 years is closing. Just hoping I have made the right decision to decline being transferred to...

  2. Did I make the wrong call?

    limey replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    Why would a nursing home that has a hall strictly for COVID positive residents, put an Agency Nurse instead of a Staff Nurse in charge of that particular hall, even with proper PPE? Wouldn't that...

  3. New agency nurse

    limey replied to Tnsocal's topic in Agency Nurses

    The nursing home I work as an LPN is closing its doors next month. I started their many years ago as a CNA and received my license as LPN 11 years ago, at the age of 50+. I have never worked in...

  4. As an LPN, I can't help but feel like I'm not a "real nurse"

    limey replied to SlowlyButSurely's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi!! I've been an LPN for 11 years and proud of it! Received my license at a late age of 50+ years. It was a proud moment on that graduation day when my daughter, an RN, was there on stage to give me...

  5. What is it?

    limey posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an LPN & have never encountered this before. My husband was having a cup of hot tea. He picked up the cup to take a sip and all of a sudden could not swallow it. Just underneath and behind...

  6. I felt I was being attacked

    limey posted a topic in General Nursing

    While setting up some meds @ work in LTC, I heard talking that I thought was coming from the intercom. I then walked over to the phone behind me and leaned over find out it was coming from somewhere...

  7. I felt I was being attacked

    limey replied to limey's topic in General Nursing

    while taking care of meds, I was talking to the CNA who was passing water to the residents. Both of us heard talking that we did not know from where it was coming. That's when I realized it must be...

  8. Why are nurses so angry?

    limey replied to cmo421's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I also get tired of all the drama and the back biting at work. I work in LTC, started there 5 years ago as a CNA and 2 years ago, became an LPN and loving every minute of it. I wouldn't even think...

  9. Genesis Health Care System

    limey replied to sweetsleep28's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Felt I was treated unfairly at work the other day. Was at the nurse's station taking care of meds at the med cart. An aide and I were talking while she was offering water to some of the residents....

  10. Genesis Health Care System

    limey replied to sweetsleep28's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Anyone out there ever worked for HSI? What is your opinion of them. I do, but no comment. the best one I have ever worked for was Vetters Healthcare, a family owned corp who took good care of their...

  11. I need ADVICE!!!

    limey replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Three weeks orientation??? Are you serious??? I am a nurse for two years now working in LTC, the same facility where I also worked as a CNA. My first day as charge nurse on the floor in the...

  12. Pressure Ulcer?

    limey posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Pt. has what looks like blood blister that covers the entire heel of one foot. Kept wrapped to protect from breaking. Week later, the area is broken open around blood blister. Is it to be staged...

  13. Are nurse patient ratio's safe with the numbers rising away?

    limey replied to Aubrianna's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Try 26 -30 pts and only 2 CNAs, plus being responsible for doing all paperwork for admissions and discharges plus (with another hair growing up the DON and Admins _ _ _ ) they decide to have us do...

  14. Are nurse patient ratio's safe with the numbers rising away?

    limey replied to Aubrianna's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    WELCOME to the REAL WORLD OF NURSING!!! Owners of places like the LTC, skilled nursing facilities, etc. only care about the almighty dollar they put in their back pocket. The more residents or...

  15. No advocate in management

    limey replied to lacunawestward's topic in General Nursing

    WOW!!! Sounds like the CIRCUS I work in!!! Only I work in LTC. Get this!!... Patient refuses to take shower, which he has the right to refuse. Refuses to go to bed and after it's midnight...

  16. Older and back in nursing school...????

    limey replied to kcrewfive's topic in General Students

    After working as a CNA for several years, at 52, I realized that the medicinal part of healthcare was more interesting to me. Had not been to school since high school graduation. The same questions...

  17. Med Error

    limey posted a topic in General Nursing

    While on shift a couple of eve ago, I noticed a med error in narc book made by another nurse from the eve before. I did not report it to my superior as it was 2100 hours and he was gone. The narc...

  18. Med Error

    limey replied to limey's topic in General Nursing

    It was another nurse who made the med error. I just happened to notice it when time came for the scheduled narc. Ony one tablet (hydocodone/acetamenaphine 5/325) was scheduled to be given. I...

  19. Does Staff Consistency Contribute to Better Patient Care?

    limey posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a skilled LTC facility. Started there as a Certified Nursing Assistant and now am an LPN (been an LPN for 2 years). I'm loving every minute of the job. As floor nurse on my shift I have...

  20. Take a pay cut AND work M-F?

    limey replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    If you will be happier and feel less stressed, by all means, a pay cut is well worth it!! I work in an environment where newly hires come with a start pay of more than what the old employees are...

  21. Finally understand the Facebook no-no's

    limey replied to raebabelvn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes that FB is just one more way of getting your nose into a place where it does not belong. As for the nursing supervisor asking why you were out to dinner and then calling in sick. You should have...

  22. Need advice on job problems

    limey replied to powell2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like where I work. If you are not a brown-noser to the higher ups, you are nothing and can get nothing done about the lazy CNAs and Nurses who don't care. So disgusting...it's like the...

  23. Dealing with rude doctors..

    limey replied to TNgirl2010's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, how I want to reply to this!! Rude doctors just get brushed off by me because I let them know right away that I am an advocate for my patient because at this moment no one else is. They seem to...

  24. Rant about ungrateful, demanding patients

    limey replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Makes you wonder what this patient is like at home. I really feel sorry the baby. Millions of Kudos to you for putting up with such a pig!!! After reading this, I thought, "the things you see when...

  25. Arriving early and not clocking in

    limey replied to soxfan80's topic in General Nursing

    If you have not clocked in yet and something happens that you get hurt, let's say, a patient in need of help right away and you are the only one in sight to help or you slip and fall, will you be able...