LTCNS

LTCNS LPN

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  1. Does your facility send someone home every shift?

    LTCNS replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would be the first to volunteer to go home, but then again I have never been one who loves to work even though the DH and I need all the hours we can both get at our jobs. With that said, I have to...

  2. Is it worth going to school for LPN (2014)?

    LTCNS replied to mzsuccess's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just wanted to add one more thing to this thread. In my more than 17 years as a LPN, I have never had a problem finding a job. The longest I went unemployed was 2 months. LPN jobs are plentiful in...

  3. Any 8-5 LPN/LVN jobs out there?

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

    I'm a LPN and have been working Mon-Fri. for many years, and to be honest, the five days straight without a break are getting old. The weekends go by so fast it's unreal. Next month I will start...

  4. can my DON force me to work the floor?

    LTCNS replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I know this is an old thread but I wanted to chime in and comment. I was an MDS Nurse for 14 years and many times I asked to be pulled to the floor in the event of an absence in order to keep up my...

  5. Looking for my first job

    LTCNS replied to LVNmomof4's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Excellent post Really new RN! Also, be confident and make 'em think they can't function without you lol! You never know what's in store for you. Don't give

  6. 12 hour shift question

    LTCNS replied to BOSS man's topic in General Nursing

    I work 8 hour shifts as well in a low key, fairly low stress assisted living Alzheimer's home. I'm currently working Mon-Fri. 6:30am-3:00pm and it's getting to me. Starting next month I will work...

  7. Saying no when work calls

    LTCNS replied to TerpGal02's topic in General Nursing

    Not your fault they didn't cover the shift like they should have. There's nothing wrong with saying no, esp. when you haven't had a day off or are scheduled to work early the next morning. If you're...

  8. LP/VN Advanced Cert's

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

    You can get your ACLS cert, Hemodialysis cert, PALS cert, IV cert, Wound cert, OR Tech Specialty, Ortho Tech, Pharmacology certification... In other words, there are many you can get. The ones I...

  9. Need career advice

    LTCNS replied to catfeather's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I currently have a co-worker who has only been a LPN for three years and is now going back to school for healthcare administration. She is a great nurse but has decided nursing, RN or LPN, is just not...

  10. Is there really a future for new LPN's??

    LTCNS replied to Sharls237's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    While it's true that LPNs are more limited than RNs in which areas of medicine they can work, I see no signs whatsoever, at least in my state (MS) that LPNs are being phased out. I see job openings...

  11. Is it worth going to school for LPN (2014)?

    LTCNS replied to mzsuccess's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In my area LPNs are in demand in LTC, hospice, home health, clinics, in some hospitals on med/surg floors, as medication reconciliation nurses, assisted living, admissions, pre-cert. nurses...It does...

  12. Need serious advice- dealing with smell

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

    We had a patient when I worked in a wound care clinic, God love him, who came in for wound care weekly with the most horrendous, putrid smelling wound I had ever smelled in my life. He was a nice,...

  13. Stable life vs not enough action! Do you ever envy your inpatient counterparts

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

    I left LTC to work in a clinic and lasted three months. The hours were great, no holidays, good benefits, etc...but there was no support and I was pulled in many different directions. To be honest, I...

  14. who has taken a pay cut, willingly

    LTCNS replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I have but it turned out to not be worth it. I took a break from LTC and took a $3 an hour pay cut to work in a clinic. Awful experience. I recently took a head nurse position in an Alzheimer's...

  15. So why even bother with getting an RN?

    LTCNS replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    The wound clinic I just left only hires RNs and LPNs. They will not hire MAs. On the other hand, most urgent care clinics in my area only hire LPNs and MAs, with RNs acting as managers and triage...

  16. admin's what do they do ??

    LTCNS replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Then there are times when corporate thinks the Administrator is the best thing since sliced bread. I did time at a skilled home for right at two years with an Admin. who yells...no SCREAMS at staff in...

  17. A ? about patient safety in transporting via POV (wordy)

    LTCNS replied to Psychtrish39's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You absolutely did the right thing. No way in heck I would transport a patient in my own vehicle. Too much

  18. CNA vsResident Assistant

    LTCNS replied to mvm2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in an assisted living/Alzheimer's home who employs resident assistants. The resident assistants do not have to be certified but they do everything a CNA does ie; assistance with ADLs, weights,...

  19. Nursing home nurses week ideas!!!

    LTCNS replied to NHAneedshelp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nursing bag, pens, pen lights, food, kudos for a job well done, food, cute badge holders, nursing pins, food, lunch bags with something like "Nurses Rock" written on them, spa kit,

  20. Noncompliant

    LTCNS replied to Vespertinas's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hallelujah! It's a

  21. Which of these labs should be done for all new admissions?

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

    *nevermind* Someone already said the same

  22. How many hours per week (avg) do you work these days?

    LTCNS replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm Head Nurse in an Alzheimer's assisted living home and work 40 hours per week. No overtime unless it is approved by management. right now I am Mon-Fri. but hoping to get a weekend or two next...

  23. Three weeks into my new job and I get sick...Again

    LTCNS posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just started a new position as LPN head nurse in an Alzheimer's home and love it. I never thought I would be able to say that about any job but finally, God has blessed me with a job I truly do...

  24. Three weeks into my new job and I get sick...Again

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all :) I'm feeling much better. Just been relaxing and watching movies all weekend. Back to the old grindstone tomorrow so have to be at my

  25. NEW GRAD LPN

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

    Bless your heart. Shame on that nurse for putting you in that position! You trusted her because she is experienced so you thought she knew better. I can only hope she got her butt handed to her for...