LTCRN4LIFE

LTCRN4LIFE

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  1. Anyone work at Shellpoint

    LTCRN4LIFE posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    in Fort Myers? I have been researching LTC facilities in the area as am planning on moving to the area in the winter. Any other facilities that you would

  2. key west, florida

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to CatFancy23's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congratulations! I have to add I am jealous! I love Key West. I live in Fort Myers for a while and would take the Key West Express over for the day. It was my favorite vacation spot! I look every...

  3. Travel Nursing

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh THANK YOU! That looks like a promising lead. Will check that right

  4. Travel Nursing

    LTCRN4LIFE posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Does anyone do LTC Travel Nurse? I have searched and searched and it doesn't appear they are used for this specialty at

  5. How safe do you think this is?

    LTCRN4LIFE posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I want to move back to South FL...specifically Cape Coral.I love the sun shine, warm weather and the beaches.(You can have all this ice and snow up North here! I lived there for 6 mo with my b/f who I...

  6. How safe do you think this is?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank you for your reply. Now, that is a thought....though even that does scare me.

  7. how to become a wound care consultant?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to wtian's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Five days and you can become certified as a Consultant? Is this the same Certificate as the more lengthy

  8. 6 months and feeling down:(

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to NewNurse16's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I used to take offense when I would hear the term directed at us older nurses "Don't eat your young" I always loved orienting the new staff, teaching them, helping build their confidence and taking...

  9. Borrowing Narcs in LTC, ok?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to rogle34's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like SleepynDopey's DON may have a Narc problem. That is very bizarre behavior and highly unethical....let alone illegal no matter what state we are in. I would ? what really is going on...

  10. Private Duty Nursing

    LTCRN4LIFE posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Okay....with all the snow I am getting I am thinking about becoming a snowbird early in life and heading back to Southwest FL and doing private duty. Now I realize pay will not be good, but tell...

  11. Private Duty Nursing

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank you! I will check them

  12. Florida nursing salaries - seriously????

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to centralflorida's topic in Florida Nursing

    I moved to FL from the North also thinking the salaries were probably compatiable. I moved back to the North. I am making $6/hr more. I was told pay is low because "it's a trade off for the sunshine...

  13. location, location

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am trying to research and choose wisely. Thanks for picking up the interest. I plan on being there Jan, Feb and March so it would just be per diem temp

  14. location, location

    LTCRN4LIFE posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    will be wintering in Fl in 2007--2008. Planning now. Looking for LTC or Assisted Living Facility to work in. Currently I work in a very clean, well run facility in the North and the stories of the...

  15. nursing caps

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to biker nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I definetely agree. I also see the Nurses who wear white get more respect as a nurse than those who wear colored scrubs on the floors I

  16. Attention FL Nurses....I

    LTCRN4LIFE posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    will be wintering in Fl in 2007--2008. Planning now. Looking for LTC or Assisted Living Facility to work in. Currently I work in a very clean, well run facility in the North and the stories of the...

  17. I'm bored........

    LTCRN4LIFE posted a topic in General Nursing

    What else can I do with this Associate's Degree? I am toying working in the hospital but frankly bedside nursing can be done right where I am and I am burnt. Management nursing is not something I want...

  18. I'm bored........

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in General Nursing

    now this sounds like my ideal job....where would I find employment? is this like working for insurance companies? these type of jobs are not advertised around here. Thank

  19. location, location

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for your reply. Yes, lol...I do agree with the regional prejudice statement. However, I do a fair amount of reading too and facility survey results are posted for all to read. Problem with that...

  20. I'm bored........

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in LTC for 20 years. I have done every position possible. Currently in management(ADNS)...as long as you work for someone else you play by their rules even if you disagree. you take their...

  21. Interviews

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to Lacie's topic in Nursing Career

    Does sound like they were trying to cover themselves. I would just write on your applications(terminated...Please allow me to explain) Most good employers will

  22. Should I call or wait til I work again?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    I too would call. I just finished a position where I also did all the hiring for the past 6 years. I can tell you. Overall, the people who were squeaky wheels got the grease. Yes, I was and still am...

  23. Personality Type and Nursing

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    I am the same as you....and proud of it

  24. Assistant DON's...how many jobs do you have?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was an ADON in a very large facility. While I loved it, it was a "dump" job. The list was all that these girls are talking about and more. can't believe I survived 2 years...and the hours....at...

  25. Connection between Eldery/UTI/Altered Mental Status?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to jujejo71's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on your near completion of college!! To answer your question...check this site out: