Phasing out LPN"s....... I started out as a CNA, for the last three years I have been a Med-Tech, I had to go through a 8 hour training class, 3 day orientation, be checked off with a licensed...
Twright49015 replied to doobiedo's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Hello I too work in LTC as a med tech, here is a suggestion for you as you are right its not right to wake residents at 4:30 am for routine tylenol. Fax or call the Dr. let them know what the current...
Twright49015 replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Nursing
Hi Another answer or information for you in regards to geriatric nursing. How about the loss of dignity and independence from being placed in a nursing home or adult foster care home, leading to...
Twright49015 replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor
I have worked in a Nursing Home for 7 years now....One of my patients was this little old lady who had dimentia but she was with it and knew what she was doing. After we put her to bed one night we...
Need some Info Please: I have been looking into MSN travel Co due to the fact that they have alot of LPN Long Term Care Positions available. Has anyone traveled with MSN and if so do you find them a...
Twright49015 replied to WI_cna's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Well I too work in a assisted living facility and took a 8 hr course and I am certified to pass meds. I am a CNA as well, but in the LTC Facility I work at the "Med Tech" can pass meds in assisted...
Not sure where you are from but some of the local colleges offer the CNA class as well, I know Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek offers it and I believe Kalamazoo Valley Community College may...