Nurse1044

Thank you so much for the advice. I am very anxious...Older patients are my favorite and I have a huge soft spot for the elderly. I think I will be able to adapt easily ( I Hope)...I'm just anxious about making sure I do things the right way--especially when there are emergencies. What kind of tips do you have in those situations???

I see your point, thank you for the input =)

I will be starting a LTC position as a LPN---I have no experience, other than clinical- In a nursing home\rehab. I need to know the things I need to "brush up" on and what to expect day to day...Any comments would be helpful. Thanks!!!

Any tips for working in LTC? This will be new to me...

How many hours do the PRN nurses get in your facility. I'm kind of concerned of not getting enough hours? But then again I hear that in some places PRN work almost as much as full time? Thank you for your input.

Are you full time or PRN? What is your typical day like?

Thank you for your responses- Do either of you work in LTC?

I am thinking about taking a PRN position as a LPN in a local nursing home.I have never worked in LTC but feel like I would really enjoy it. I need to know the pros and cons...what to expect??? Any comments will be extremely helpful!

I will be starting a LPN to RN transition program this spring, I need advice from other LPN's that work in Nursing homes. I am thinking about taking a PRN position in a local Nursing home. I feel that this will be great for me to continue to my education- but I also want to make sure that I get enough hours each week? I have never worked in LTC but I love the elderly...Please post all advice related to this---Thank you!!