kjwestm6

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1. Can my DON legally do this to me????

   kjwestm6 replied to kjwestm6's topic in Government, Military

   It has been stated to numerous people during the discussion of shift changes that i would be moved due to my one weekend per month military obligation. The thing is, I have not yet been told about the...

2. Can my DON legally do this to me????

   kjwestm6 posted a topic in Government, Military

   I have been at my LTC job for almost 7 years now. I put in my time and gained seniority to get my choice of shift, weekends with my choice of weekday. It save me gas while still giving me 32 hrs a...

3. I need experience

   kjwestm6 replied to printedpandapaw's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Always try Long Term Care, and Home Health, also nursing agencies are usually always hiring. Get you resume in everywhere! Yes experiance matters but when a facility needs licensed personell they will...

4. Can Anybody share your experiences as a LPN in your 1st job?

   kjwestm6 replied to NurseLearningForLife's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   A LTC was my first LPN job as well, luckily I worked there for a few year as a CNA and med. tech. I have a million stories, but my best advise is please don't think you are not a good enough/ smart...

5. Army nurse looking for a change......

   kjwestm6 posted a topic in Government, Military

   I am an LPN who has worked in an LTC for 7 years while also being in the army reserves, I recently just returned from deployment and have started back the cycle of civilian life. I love my LTC job...

6. Army Nurses: Please Give Me Your Guidance

   kjwestm6 replied to healthcarestudent's topic in Government, Military

   GOOD CATCH JECKRN!, It is CSH not CASH. Guess I was having a brain fart lol. I totally agree with you about the down time during drill. Somtimes it is frustrating because you feel like you are not...

7. Reducing Alarms

   kjwestm6 replied to rmaruschock's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Alarms are your friend! They are one of the best ways to keep residents safe and your workload reduced, They are not resraints and the provide everyone with a better peace of mind in the LTC. Now the...

8. Army Nurses: Please Give Me Your Guidance

   kjwestm6 replied to healthcarestudent's topic in Government, Military

   Hello Healthcare student!, I am in the Army reserves, as an LPN. Which means i am enlisted and not a commisioned officer. Yet I have worked with army nurse corps for my 5 years of being in....