LTCNS

LTCNS LPN

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  1. Distraction activities

    LTCNS replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree that placing residents in the dining room two hours prior to dinner time is awful and IMO, borders on cruel. I would be bored out of my skull if someone made me sit at a table for two hours...

  2. I must make a confession

    LTCNS replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I am Hypoglycemic so I've been known to toss back an Ensure or eat an unopened sandwich when I was too busy to eat a "normal" meal lol! Glad I'm not

  3. I'm getting terminated from my first nursing job

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

    OP, I won't kick you while you're down, so I will just say I hope you've learned a valuable lesson from this experience and can move on in a positive direction. The only advice I will give you is to...

  4. IS Lpn going to decrease next coming years?

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

    This is true. I'm in MS. and hospitals here hire LPNs for med/surg. and rehab hospitals where many other states do

  5. Wellness Nurse in Assisted Living Community. Experiences?

    LTCNS posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have an interview this coming Thursday afternoon for a 7-3 LPN Wellness Nurse position in a AL community and was wondering if anyone who has worked in AL would like to share your experiences good...

  6. Wellness Nurse in Assisted Living Community. Experiences?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks Casper! I'm still on the lookout for a position with a reputable ALF. If I had read at least 50% good reviews about the management company I would've gone to the interview, but out of probably...

  7. IS Lpn going to decrease next coming years?

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

    I heard the same thing 17 years ago and as far as I know, the "rumor" is well over 20 years old. In my area clinics, hospice, home health, prisons, hospitals, etc...utilize LPNs in many ways. I think...

  8. PEG tube replacement

    LTCNS replied to Anne36's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a LPN and am certified to replace peg tubes but haven't had to do it for some time now. I never needed an x-ray to confirm placement. Just had to listen with a stethoscope and check residual. Oh,...

  9. LPN salary questions

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

    I work in a wound healing clinic as a wound nurse/hyperbaric tech. and make $17 an hour, BUT I have medical, dental, vision, 401k and 19 PTO days per year which, IMO, makes up for the less than ideal...

  10. I would like to run a scenario by all of you.

    LTCNS posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a wound healing clinic as a Hyperbaric Safety Director/Wound Nurse. When I am running the hyperbaric chambers I am not allowed to leave the room as there are patients in the chambers....

  11. I would like to run a scenario by all of you.

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work nights and loved it, but like you said NurseCard, that's not an option for me. We work 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. The job itself isn't so bad. I really like doing wound care and...

  12. Dangerous patients

    LTCNS replied to dallet6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is so true Lian. I can sympathize with the family members of a violent patient, but they don't think about how hard it is on themselves and the patient to be moved from one place to another...

  13. oxygen sTaturations

    LTCNS replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    -Diabetical -Ibruprofen -Insulin Pills -Nucelar -Zyprexia -Seroquil -Celexia -Doocolax Those are just a few that crawl all over me

  14. Dangerous patients

    LTCNS replied to dallet6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's pretty rotten how the hospital conveniently leaves out little tidbits of info. such as violence in a patient's history, so when the patient is admitted to LTC the staff and residents suffer, and...

  15. Wellness Nurse in Assisted Living Community. Experiences?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Decided to pass on the interview after the many terrible reviews I read online about the management company. Don't want to jump out of the frying pan into the fire, so the search

  16. Not falling for that old trick

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

    I was offered a free lunch once to stay over and work 7-3 after I had just worked the night shift, and that was after I had already pulled two consecutive 16 hour shifts. Lunch? Really? I told them I...

  17. What is the environment like at your workplace? Do you like your co-workers?

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

    I love five of my co-workers. Number six? Meh...She's kind of hard to warm up to

  18. How much training did you get?

    LTCNS replied to sue1000's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Like The Commuter, I got one 8 hour shift as a new grad. 17 years ago. I was terrified and in tears but I did it and stayed with that LTC home for a year. I was on night shift and after I got my...

  19. FIRED...Now what and will i ever find another job?

    LTCNS replied to nursingmomma33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds like they did you a huge favor. Brush yourself off and look forward to better days ahead. You *will* find a better

  20. You are LVN, why are you applying CNA or MA?

    LTCNS replied to jigzawnurse28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Pretty insulting to LPNs IMHO. Anyway, it doesn't appear to be that way in my area. LPNs and MAs are not interchangeable here. LPN salaries are higher than MAs and have a broader scope of practice....

  21. Not a nurse? Then, why does LPN stand for Licensed Practical Nurse?

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

    I'm a LPN working in a Wound Healing Clinic. The *only* thing I am not allowed to do is new patient admissions, but I can do everything else, and in addition I run the Hyperbaric chambers. Not one...

  22. How do you do this, day in/day out?

    LTCNS replied to proudauntie415's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I worked in LTC I was a lot like Brandon. I have always been laid back and a team player, picking my battles and I got a lot of respect from CNAs. I always went out of my way to remind them that...

  23. Fired because of Facebook???

    LTCNS replied to hairtocare's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I don't put where I work or discuss my job in any way, shape or form on FB, nor have I sent friend requests to my manager and co-workers. It's just too

  24. Interviewing tips for family practice please.

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

    Be confident. Tell the interviewer what you can bring to the table such as thinking fast on your feet, excellent clinical and critical thinking skills due to your hospital experience. Ask questions...

  25. Which SNF to work for??

    LTCNS replied to raynbabe07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would take a 5 star facility over a 1 star any day. I have a LOT of experience in both little old country homes and homes that could compete with the Taj-Mahal in looks and decor. Guess which ones...