Marty LPN

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1. Nurse Practice Act/poll/ROLL CALL!

   Marty LPN replied to nurseunderwater's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hi I'm new to this site, but am familar with and share some of your frustrations. I live in NY state, and have been a LPN for 21 years.( went through a high school practical nurse program that was...

2. LPN as supervisor?

   Marty LPN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   The State surveyors may have said it was "okay". and as I said, a LPN can hold administrative roles in LTC/SNF and sub acute rehab facilities. I am a LPN and have held such roles myself. However, a...

3. LPN as supervisor?

   Marty LPN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   The State surveyors may have said it was "okay". and as I said, a LPN can hold administrative roles in LTC/SNF and sub acute rehab facilities. I am a LPN and have held such roles myself. However, a...

4. Sleepless on the night shift

   Marty LPN replied to stretch thin's topic in General Nursing

   I've working nights on a busy cardiac care unit, since 2001. I started off doing 12 hour shifts, but hated them. Fortunately my Nurse Manager allowed me to return to 8 hour shifts, and gave me a...

5. RN bashing

   Marty LPN replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

   I have been an LPN for 21 years. I have worked in many different areas over the years, mostly in acute care settings. I find that for the most part RN's and LPN's work together to provide a good...

6. Pay rate poll

   Marty LPN replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

   Hello everyone. As a LPN in a acute care hospital located in CNY state , my base salary is $20.00 per hour with a $5.00 shift differential for working permanent nights. so this equals $25.00 per...

7. Do LPN's get the pay they deserve?

   Marty LPN replied to Pedsnrs2003's topic in General Nursing

   I am new to this forum, and have spent some time searching and reading different issues posted out here. I have been a LPN in NYS for 21 years. I attended a practical nurse program that was offered...

8. LPN as supervisor?

   Marty LPN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Long term care regulations vary from state to state, however, Federal Regulations apply to all states, and each state must have regulations equal to or above this set standard. Federal regulations...