TXNurse77 replied to ltbaby's topic in Texas Nursing
I'm not sure if Omnicare, formerly APS will certify LVN's unless they work at a LTC or they are sponsored by a LTC. Now this bit of info isn't stone, just what I heard. I'd be interested in reading...
As long as money is an issue we will always have a deficiency somewhere in this area. We're human and we can not be worked to death like robots. There is no way to get everything done in our shift per...
When he stated, "yeah, I know im being naughty" I would have stated, "No, you're being nasty. Who is your Infection Control Nurse/Coordinator"? Now, I totally understand that you may have felt you...
No, no, no. There's no working it out with the charge nurse first since she clearly has displayed this behavoir. Going to her after she has shown her tail to the OP and especially in front of others...
This happened to me too! Does your company have an "Employee Dispute Resolution"? If so, start there. It's like an Employee grievance form that goes to your supervisor and they have to act upon it and...
TXNurse77 replied to moneyline702's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Go over your budget and see how much your monthly costs are. If you got a job for $16/hr as a CNA in a LTC you would be able to have access to getting guidance and first hand experiences from...
In no way would I get involved. That's the problem with people and how all the gossiping/rumors gets started by someone not tending to their own business. Not you of course, but the other nurse that...
TXNurse77 replied to moneyline702's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I'm an LVN in LTC that had it in my heart to do this until I got on the floor. Now I'm scrambling like mad to get my classes finished up for RN so that I will hopefully never have to step foot in...
I am so sick of working in LTC. There isn't any other jobs here for LVN's that are not in LTC. I work with some really filthy mouthed, cut throat, and ruthless nurses. I can't report them, been...
TXNurse77 replied to amber_n_schultz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Here in DFW, TX LVN's have been phased out to working in LTC. MA's are the choice for Dr's Offices and RN's are the choice for Hospitals. The only reason LVN's have not been phased out of LTC is the...
A sure way to know is ask yourself, "Why after going to an LPN technical college for 18 months would I be able to just study from a book to get my RN which is more advanced?" and there's your answer....
I work LTC - Nights.. and this is the ONLY way I will work in a LTC. Yes, I have 60 residents but I only interact with 15 of them (but check on all) and that includes 5 g-tubes (1 bolus, 1 flush only,...
TXNurse77 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
$19.50/hr in SW Fort Worth, TX No Holiday Pay No shift differential Can not use PTO time until after 6 months employment Staffing Coordinator calls at all hours of the day and night several times a...