Leelee2

Leelee2

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  1. Are some states really laxed on their surveys?

    Leelee2 replied to nd deb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've thought the same and heard the same comment many times in various facilities. Scary. In my state one of our newspapers has watchdog reports for citizens to read about lax doctors and lax laws....

  2. What Do You Expect of A Preceptor?

    Leelee2 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Honesty is golden. If you have concerns, please discuss them directly with me first. While I don't want you hoovering over me (as mentioned previously) I also don't want to have to hunt you...

  3. New Grad LPN NO training!!!!!!

    Leelee2 replied to Cass1531's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    with all due respect, I disagree with some of the above comments. Your complaint and concern are valid. As a new grad, I recieved 10 shifts of orientation time (this is a few years back, and I would...

  4. Universal Precautions are not optional...

    Leelee2 replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

    I would call them out. As previous poster mentioned, pt. safety is involved. When my dad was in the hospital (rural setting) I couldn't believe how many nurses/techs came in to check his blood...

  5. How do you de-stress?

    Leelee2 replied to fordgrl76's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Best purchase I ever made, a massage chair. Other ways I use to de-stress Yoga, a walk by the lake, music, Hot shower, playing with the

  6. Do you regret being a nurse

    Leelee2 replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I do regret it, depends on the day. The politics at work certainly get old

  7. Don't Forget Texas

    Leelee2 replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    link doesn't

  8. I just got fired... what the hell happened?

    Leelee2 replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Nocturne, Those who you let anger/hurt you, conquer you. Take charge, do not let them affect your emotional health!! Enjoy your Christmas, and you have been proactive with applying for many new...

  9. Please help with an interview with a LPN

    Leelee2 replied to determinedstudent's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    good luck to you in your

  10. I just got fired... what the hell happened?

    Leelee2 replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry that you are going through this, and my thoughts and prayers are with you. YOU deserve some place better, that doesn't play all of these

  11. I just got fired... what the hell happened?

    Leelee2 replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    wow, that is so disgusting that people stoop to such levels, knowing that allegations are false and reporting them. Is there no

  12. One month too many in LTC

    Leelee2 replied to SunnyRose's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In most long term care settings, "quality care" is non existant. I am so glad that you found a setting that is a better fit. It is very sad state in most LTC's, that people in leadership roles...

  13. what would you do if you got cancer?

    Leelee2 posted a topic in Oncology

    What would you do if you got a cancer diagnosis? Chemo? Radiation? Natural

  14. nurse/patient ratio?

    Leelee2 replied to jenicbrun's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Be careful, cya...keep looking in the meantime. Your LTC facility seems like it sucks, I feel sorry, for you the other nursing staff, but mostly for your

  15. Sorry...I lied....

    Leelee2 replied to blessedmomma247's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :yeah:That is great that you have made the decision to go ahead with RN program! Wish you all the best. Your facility sounds like an awesome LTC

  16. New grad, new job in LTC

    Leelee2 replied to hera78's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good luck in your new position. Here in the upper midwest, LTC training for new grad is generally 5 to 10 shifts, depending on the

  17. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    Leelee2 replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I live in the northern midwest, in this state, there are no state laws that require the employer to give the employee a break no matter how long the shift is. There are federal laws yes, but state...

  18. *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

    Leelee2 replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    What will they have you doing next, changing

  19. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

    Leelee2 replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    While I can relate to a lot in the opening post, the above portion really burnt me up!!. I can tell you as a nurse, and as a patient, that when I am in the hospital or one of my family members is...I...

  20. Holiday Nursing

    Leelee2 replied to lsad78's topic in General Nursing

    No you are not wrong, the schedule should be adjusted so that you can have at least one of those 3 days off. No wonder there is such turnover on this unit. Is it possible to give one of the shifts...

  21. Nurses: If jobs were equally abundant in America, where would you most want to work?

    Leelee2 replied to Samian Q's topic in General Nursing

    Ozarks in Missouri, beautiful, cost of living is quite low, central part of the US, weather is better than northern

  22. How to tell if you are being targeted at your job by another nurse..

    Leelee2 replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    definately. To answer your short question in post title, I think if you suspect that you are a target of another employee, that more than likely, you are. Because she is creating a hostile work...

  23. Where are CT LPN volunteering opportunities?

    Leelee2 replied to Start2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would recommend volunteering in whatever capacity is available in the facility that you will want to work at once your boards are passed. Even if you worked in the hospital as a volunteer in day...

  24. cant pay back school loans, garnish wages?

    Leelee2 replied to cawkazn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You should contact your lender and set up a deferment, since you are not working that is a hardship and will qualify. In addition, they can't really garnish your wages at present, since you are not...

  25. nurse/patient ratio?

    Leelee2 replied to jenicbrun's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That ratio is not unheard of in LTC facilities. However, it is IMO crazy high, unless you are talking NOC shift, then it seems about right. I worked LTC in subacute area, had 20-25 patients to...