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  1. RN responsibilities in LTC

    Charlotte23 replied to saraltx's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most LPN's who go back to school to be an RN realize how big the difference is in terms of critical thinking and education. It is not just the 9 months of school. The education is intensive and...

  2. RN responsibilities in LTC

    Charlotte23 replied to saraltx's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As long as everyone is operating within their scope of practice, it shouldn't matter. Problems arise when people try to do things they are not licensed to do or do not know how to do regardless of...

  3. RN responsibilities in LTC

    Charlotte23 replied to saraltx's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    But the title does count. It implies scope of practice and education. RN's are educated more on physiology, communication, teaching an assessment. It doesn't mean they always practice what they...

  4. RN responsibilities in LTC

    Charlotte23 replied to saraltx's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is the opposite in my facility. I think most LPNs are really good at the clinical/hands on skills but an RN has more education in general to make assessments and provide education. I think if an...

  5. Returning to work after suspension

    Charlotte23 replied to snoah's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You should tell them right away because they will find out before they hire you if you have restrictions! Good luck! I have been sober for 9 years. I got sober before going to college for nursing...

  6. lpn supervising RN!!!

    Charlotte23 replied to masry123's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand what your wife is going through. I am a relatively new RN at a LTC facility. I was trained on meds there by a med tech who now thinks she is my boss. She tries to tell me when...