LTCNS

LTCNS LPN

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  1. My heart is just not in it...

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm on the last step of the hiring process. My references are being checked via e-mail and I'm just waiting until they all respond, then an official job offer. I have a toe in the door

  2. My heart is just not in it...

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Still waiting on that call lol! The manager said as far as she's concerned I have the job, she just needs to make sure the DON, who was in the interview, is on board. Manager said she will call this...

  3. My heart is just not in it...

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Interview went very well. I'm pretty sure I have the job. Just waiting on a phone call to confirm. Told them I resigned my position from the clinic and they understood. I'm very

  4. LPN phase out d/t Medicare regulations???

    LTCNS replied to Salesman217's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Most large hospitals have phased out LPNs but some smaller, rural hospitals still use us. You will find LPNs in hospitals as medication reconciliation nurses, as unit secretaries and in hospital...

  5. My heart is just not in it...

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have a second interview at 10am tomorrow morning! I'm nervous, excited and so afraid I will say something stupid or freeze up. Also don't know what I am going to say about the job I just left....

  6. Controlled substances not locked or counted!?

    LTCNS replied to ibegyourpardon's topic in General Nursing

    Most ALFs do not count or lock up schedule II drugs as C&CRN said. What I find odd though is that most LTCs lock up Tramadol as it is not classed as an

  7. LACK OF STAFF

    LTCNS replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Agreed. A 5 star facility has a rating of 5 stars across the

  8. Do you give Heparin at your 6am med pass?

    LTCNS replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It was Lovenox I was thinking about, not heparin. My

  9. Do you give Heparin at your 6am med pass?

    LTCNS replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good point. As far as getting heparin and warfarin, the doctors I have worked with have ordered warfarin to be held while the patient is on

  10. Do you give Heparin at your 6am med pass?

    LTCNS replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    From my experience, most subq heparin given is 30,000 units and greater. That's because most patients in LTC who are getting subq heparin are post-op ortho and are on it for 7-10 days. Blackcat99,...

  11. Seriously thinking of doing agency work. Pros and cons?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Agency Nurses

    I signed up with an agency today. All I need to do now is get my TB skin test, background check and fingerprint letter to them and I'm good to go. Went to get all that today but the person I needed to...

  12. ltc job stress

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

    I just wanted to chime in and say LTC does not "suck." Our geriatric population deserve nurses and CNAs who want to be there no matter how tough the going gets. It is a very demanding, often thankless...

  13. Old new grad: take UHMS intro course?

    LTCNS replied to hotflashion's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I'm in MS. The CM and Program Director were angry. They told me they felt like the job did not require two people and I didn't have to worry about working out a notice. I left it like that and just...

  14. Old new grad: take UHMS intro course?

    LTCNS replied to hotflashion's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    So I went to put in my notice, but first telling them that they really need to hire someone to help out because I did not feel safe and felt my license was on the line. I was met with anger and was...

  15. My heart is just not in it...

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well...I decided to go ahead and give notice at my job. It was accepted and apparently they don't wish for me to work out my notice. I had only been there 3 months, 3 weeks of which I was out sick...

  16. My heart is just not in it...

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes He does Sunny. I want to step out on Faith and put my notice in today but I'm afraid to lol! God gives us common sense

  17. Old new grad: take UHMS intro course?

    LTCNS replied to hotflashion's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    You would be right CaliBoy. It's the company you're describing. I came in this morning to the news of number six being added starting next Monday. I stated that I really need help for that many and...

  18. My heart is just not in it...

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for your input echocat. I pray you find your way back as well and fulfill your dreams

  19. Old new grad: take UHMS intro course?

    LTCNS replied to hotflashion's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Fair enough and I really should clarify and apologize for my rant. I've been having a very hard time in my position as I do work at a for profit clinic where hyperbaric patient census overrides the...

  20. My heart is just not in it...

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Okay how's this? Dear_________ I am officially putting in my notice of resignation from **********. My last day of employment will be ________2013. I have enjoyed working with the staff and patients...

  21. My heart is just not in it...

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  22. My heart is just not in it...

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good point! I'll remember that

  23. Old new grad: take UHMS intro course?

    LTCNS replied to hotflashion's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I know this is an old thread, but I just wanted to caution any nurse who is thinking about pursuing a career in hyperbarics to think long and hard about it. It is a waste of nursing skills and can be...

  24. My heart is just not in it...

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When it comes time to put in my notice at my current job I am going to choke. I've only been there for 3 months and they have been good to me. I was thinking of just saying "I have enjoyed working...

  25. My heart is just not in it...

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks all. I had a message on my home phone when I got home from the interview regarding a position in another AL facility lol! I think somebody's trying to tell me