LTCNS

LTCNS LPN

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  1. how much do you make a month? new LPN

    LTCNS replied to LPNweezy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been a LPN for almost 18 years and make $3,120 per month. Seems like LPN pay has gone down over the years, as well as RN in MS. I know RNs here who are well seasoned with more than 20 years...

  2. I Am FINALLY Able To Change My UserName From FutureNurse1982 to RonnieNichelle LPN

    LTCNS replied to RonnieNichelle RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Huge congrats!!!

  3. Evidence-based Justification for <40hr/week & Per Diem Scheduling?

    LTCNS replied to mountainandsurf's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I am employed under considers 30 hours per week as full-time while providing full benefits. I myself work 36 hours per week, but would eventually like to go to 32 hours per week. I am in...

  4. Do you like working weekends? Holidays?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for the delay in replying. This past weekend was quiet at work for the most part. A few minor frustrations but nothing that couldn't be worked out. I woke up this morning to a whole new set of...

  5. Do you like working weekends? Holidays?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to have to do this myself. I feel like a doormat these

  6. Do you like working weekends? Holidays?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    The RN Supervisor in the LTC home basically told me the same thing. She simply stated "You're head nurse. You call the shots." I made the comment to the part-time nurse that I wanted to take Labor Day...

  7. Do you like working weekends? Holidays?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    Marisette, I honestly do not think the others would work it out for me to have every weekend off. When the previous head nurse worked Mon-Fri. they resented her because they felt she was getting...

  8. Do you like working weekends? Holidays?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    It does get very old working five days in a row. I did it for years, and even now I work Mon-Fri. before my weekends off. When it's my turn to work weekends I take the Friday before and the Tuesday...

  9. Do you like working weekends? Holidays?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    I used to do this and loved it, but I had no insurance, no retirement, if I wanted a weekend off now and then I had to beg and try to get someone to cover it which was hard. That was never an issue...

  10. Do you like working weekends? Holidays?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...I think you hit the nail on the

  11. Do you like working weekends? Holidays?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    A very long time. I honestly can't remember the last time we got away from the home place. More than five years. I have held Mon-Fri. jobs for years prior to this job but the stress of the deadlines...

  12. Do you like working weekends? Holidays?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    The thing is, I KNOW this. Maybe it's not the job or weekends at all. Maybe I'm just

  13. need some advice, is it me?

    LTCNS replied to oatmeal's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As others have said, it is not you. You are a brand new nurse and I say shame on the others for laughing at you. Seasoned nurses would do well to remember what it was like when they were first getting...

  14. Does LPN is really dying ? All places only hiring RNs ?

    LTCNS replied to nataliewalsh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are tons of LPN jobs here in MS. as well, esp. in clinics, prisons, home health, LTCs, some hospitals, Assisted Living, and so forth. Looks like here at least, LPNs will be needed for many years...

  15. Can lvn get fired if facility goes to RN only facility??

    LTCNS replied to lvn1972's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my state (MS.) every nursing home I know of heavily employs LPNs as Med. nurses, Supervisors (I myself as a LPN am employed as Head Nurse in an Alzheimer's Assisted Living Home), Treatment nurses,...

  16. New Grad, Urgent Care, Salary Questionable, Need Advice. Should I wait for something

    LTCNS replied to karlexandra's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I'm a LPN in MS. and was paid $17 an hour at the clinic I left a few months ago. The salary you quoted is pretty low for a BSN, but I agree with others as far as taking the job for the experience and...

  17. How long does it take HR to hire you?

    LTCNS replied to barhive25's topic in General Nursing

    It took almost a month for me to be officially hired at my current job. I had two interviews then had to have my references checked, health screen, drug screen, TB skin test and background checks...

  18. new to site.

    LTCNS replied to kamiayronLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Welcome! I joined (I think) in September of last year and have enjoyed every minute of it. You will "meet" some great folks here

  19. Which is worse- sitting all day or standing pretty much still?

    LTCNS replied to MotherRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have Fibromyalgia, Idiopathic Neuropathy and crush injuries in the backs of my legs so sitting for long periods of time is murder on my legs and feet. I am currently working as head nurse in an...

  20. Working weekend option (2-16's)

    LTCNS replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked a weekend only position at a LTC but they were 12 hours shifts Sat & Sun., got paid for 72 hours per pay period but had absolutely no benefits. No medical, no retirement, no PTO and no...

  21. My aunt is a 92yo working nurse and would like to nominate her for nurse of the year

    LTCNS replied to CharleneLoveBoncal's topic in General Nursing

    WOW!!! And I complain about having to work 40 hours a week This woman needs some major KUDOS from as many places she can get them from!! Please tell her she is an inspiration to many of us!...

  22. I Ask For "Nothing".

    LTCNS replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I always enjoy reading your musings and you never disappoint! A big

  23. Do you like being a LPN? :)

    LTCNS replied to angieedoll's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A typical day in assisted living is pretty easy for the most part. As head nurse I give meds. on one unit for 12 patients, and the other nurse gives meds. on the other two units, which right now...

  24. Do you like being a LPN? :)

    LTCNS replied to angieedoll's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been a LPN for more than 17 years and am currently employed as Head Nurse in an assisted living Alzheimer's home and like it for the most part. I do work some weekends but my hours are...

  25. Any nurses who enjoy LTC?

    LTCNS replied to Rose2013's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC most definitely has its good and bad sides, but always remember it's not the residents who make or break a place, it's usually management. Not always DONs or Administrators. I'm talking about...