LTCNS

LTCNS LPN

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

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you. I feel pretty good about it although the manager said she is going to interview a couple more people "out of courtesy," but really wants to offer me the job as I am exactly what she is...

  2. Losing to gain?...

    LTCNS replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    I took a $3 pay cut to move from LTC to a wound healing/hyperbaric clinic. Some days it's worth it and others I'm not so sure. Benefits and hours are good. It's not a bad job, I just have physical...

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

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Agency Nurses

    I've done as much research as I can find on the Agency and all seems to be positive. I'm signed up with one agency, but they never have anything closer than 70 or more miles away and I just don't care...

  4. 12 hour shift

    LTCNS replied to haiman7's topic in General Nursing

    I worked Baylor shift at a nursing home which was 12 hrs. Sat. and 12 hrs. Sun. with Monday-Friday off. Got paid for 72 hours per pay period. Only reason I went to a "normal" 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri. job...

  5. MDS Salary

    LTCNS replied to utah23LPN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    As a MDS nurse (LPN) with 14 years experience, my highest pay was $20 an hour. I'm in MS. Got out of MDS nursing for many reasons, one of them being the ever growing corporate greed, but I digress...

  6. Worst start ever

    LTCNS replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    Walked out of the house early one morning, got in the car, shut the door, started car, drove out of the driveway, attempted to take a sip of coffee but apparently thought my boobs and lap needed the...

  7. I BLEW MY CHANCE !!

    LTCNS replied to Bigmaine33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just recently started working in a clinic as of 3 months ago, but I did indeed work in LTC for more than 16 years. My average nurse/patient ratio was 30 on day/evening shift and 60 on night shift....

  8. I BLEW MY CHANCE !!

    LTCNS replied to Bigmaine33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You never know! If you really want to have a shot at getting the job and honestly feel you could handle 49 residents alone, then I would do as mariebailey suggested and follow up with an e-mail. I...

  9. Two questions...

    LTCNS replied to LauraLiz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LPN program. Took NCLEX less than a month after graduation and landed my first job the day after I received my license. That was in 1996 when a nurse, RN or LPN, could literally walk into a LTC or...

  10. LPN.working in a jail

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

    My utmost respect goes to all nurses who work in prisons. I honestly do not think I could do

  11. What do you love most about your floor/specialty?

    LTCNS replied to LauraLiz's topic in General Nursing

    I've had the privilege of gaining experience in many different settings, but right now I am working in a wound healing clinic as a Hyperbaric Safety Director/Wound Nurse. I like the hours...

  12. directions needed pls help pls pls pls

    LTCNS replied to iamgabrielle's topic in Nursing Career

    Case Management, Utilization Review for a hospital or insurance company, home health, triage, school nurse...Just a few

  13. Job Satisfaction: Can it be real in this field?

    LTCNS replied to thelittledoe's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Same as madwife, I feel so exhausted on my days off that I can't enjoy spending time with family, but that is mostly due to the fact I have Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue so all I want to do is rest...

  14. Tummy Tuck and BA- going back to work

    LTCNS replied to hbshearer, rn's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with amoLucia. IMHO, it's just not worth risking

  15. How can I stop caring about catty nurses?

    LTCNS replied to snowyeyes2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like the Nurse Manager needs to give them more to do if they have that much time to stand around and act like snots. Keep doing what you're doing and don't let them get to you. Just remember,...

  16. I thought I would be happy working in a clinic...

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

    Thank you newrn. I have learned so much in my new role as a hyperbaric/wound nurse and the job is growing on me, but I still miss geriatrics. A few of our patients are elderly with diabetic foot...

  17. I thought I would be happy working in a clinic...

    LTCNS posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I'm a LPN and for the past 22 years I have worked in LTC. Five years as a CNA and 17 as a LPN, 14 of which were spent as a MDS Nurse. I got burned out doing MDS and took a job in a LTC as a floor...

  18. Lpns in the er

    LTCNS replied to brigirl246's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats!! In my area of MS. large hospitals still hire LPNs in Med-Surg. and smaller hospitals hire them in EDs. One of the best nurses my mom had recently in an ER was a LPN who knew her stuff. I...

  19. Not a real nurse huh?

    LTCNS replied to kkrlaa5512's topic in School

    Just remember. Those who are not happy in their own lives always find something to put others down about. Misery loves company. Keep on keeping on and do what makes you happy. We only get one ride on...

  20. Can i still be a nurse if i am too emotional?

    LTCNS replied to Moko5327benedict16's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I am so sorry to read about your mom being so ill. Don't worry about nursing right now. You have enough on your plate as it is. *HUGS* Praying for you and your

  21. Can i still be a nurse if i am too emotional?

    LTCNS replied to Moko5327benedict16's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a pretty emotional person but honestly? Nursing has actually helped me to develop a thicker skin. I still become emotional at times but don't cry at the drop of a hat and in front of others like I...

  22. What if we had to tell the real truth when asked about our weaknesses?

    LTCNS replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    I would admit that my expectations are too high for myself and feel like a failure when I make mistakes. I tend to put myself down and let others walk all over me. I'm too emotional and tend to let my...

  23. Snapshots vs. The Big Picture

    LTCNS replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I get the same treatment from the CM in the clinic I am employed in. The more she nags and nitpicks, the more my job performance and confidence improve, so I say bring it on

  24. That awkward moment when....

    LTCNS replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How terribly

  25. That awkward moment when....

    LTCNS replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    -That awkward moment when you're leaning towards a sweet elderly lady with dementia to give her a bite of food and she says "If you're going to kiss me just do it." -That awkward moment when you...