LTCNS

LTCNS LPN

Clinical Documentation Specialist, LTC

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  1. Retired LVN

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

    I 100% agree with sallyrnrrt and oedgar as to your mom keeping her license active. I have seen many LPNs in their late 60s/70s working PRN in very fast paced clinics and loving every minute of it. I...

  2. Nurses: How far is your commute?

    LTCNS replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    Currently 23 miles one way, 8am-4:30pm. I have driven more than 50 miles one way for 12 hour shifts, but I hated that job so it wasn't worth it. That job was just to fill in the pay gap until...

  3. Please Help, I'm new & made a huge med error, I'm devastated.

    LTCNS replied to MasonDixieChic's topic in Patient Medications

    ((((HUGS)))) OP. Med. errors, especially when you're a brand new nurse, are devastating, no matter how minor. I remember the first med. error I made almost 20 years ago as a brand new nurse when I...

  4. New nurse-what do I bring daily for work?

    LTCNS replied to Kebby1016's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Healthy snacks to help keep yourself going on those days you're so busy you don't even have time to pee

  5. Title RN/LVN

    LTCNS replied to JENURSE03_RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Good point. Matter of fact, There was a RN who worked in the last clinic I was employed in who had been there for 20 years. When her doctor decided to reduce his practice in the clinic to 3 days per...

  6. Title RN/LVN

    LTCNS replied to JENURSE03_RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have what might be a stupid question, but I'll ask anyway. In my state many clinics employ LPNs and CMAs only, so if a RN who also holds a LPN license and is currently out of work and having a he!!...

  7. How long is your commute?

    LTCNS replied to the nurse who lived's topic in General Nursing

    My commute to my current job is under 15 minutes but I have zero benefits. New job I just accepted will be about a 45 minute commute with traffic and stop lights but with full

  8. In Need of Advice for an Urgent Care Clinic job Please?

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

    I got the official offer today and am scheduled to start all the pre-employment stuff next Tuesday. The pay isn't what I was hoping it would be, pretty much what I'm making now, but they have good...

  9. In Need of Advice for an Urgent Care Clinic job Please?

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

    I was just coming to this thread to update. You read my mind This past Monday I FINALLY heard from the last manager I interviewed with, the clinic I was really wanting to get into. I went back in...

  10. Safe staffing in clinics/office setting?

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

    IMHO, I believe this comes with experience in the case of LPNs working in urgent care clinics. As a LPN with close to 20 years experience, if someone came into the clinic I was working in with the...

  11. In Need of Advice for an Urgent Care Clinic job Please?

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

    Thank you both. I won't lose hope just yet. If things don't work out, I'm thankful I have a job for now :) Question; Should I even tell them tomorrow in the MDS Coordinator interview I was terminated...

  12. Be better prepared to negotiate salary!! Let's do a Salary Survey!!

    LTCNS replied to casemixRN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    As a LPN with 15 years experience with MDS 2.0 and 3.0 (I'm not certified) and have been out of the "MDS game" for about 2 years, my last salary was $20 per hour, which has been about the norm for me....

  13. In Need of Advice for an Urgent Care Clinic job Please?

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

    I have with both of them and my calls have not been returned. I understand they're very busy but I would at least like to hear something you know? I was so hopeful when the Nurse Manager from the...

  14. In Need of Advice for an Urgent Care Clinic job Please?

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

    She asked why I left the last clinic. I told her it was because of a misunderstanding so she asked me to explain. I told her the truth and she was very understanding, even saying she knows how clinics...

  15. In Need of Advice for an Urgent Care Clinic job Please?

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

    I still haven't heard anything from either manager. Just goes to show just because you *think* an interview went really well, it doesn't mean you will get a job offer. This termination thing has...

  16. In Need of Advice for an Urgent Care Clinic job Please?

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

    I left a message for the Nurse Manager who interviewed me yesterday thanking her for taking the time to meet me at the clinic I hope to be working in, and for interviewing me. Maybe she won't think...

  17. In Need of Advice for an Urgent Care Clinic job Please?

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

    I would love to do that, but the Manager is never in the same clinic day to day and she didn't give me a business card with an e-mail address. I had to call two different clinics yesterday to track...

  18. In Need of Advice for an Urgent Care Clinic job Please?

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

    I hope so Oedgar! If it doesn't happen I'll just keep plugging along but I can't say I wouldn't be very disappointed. She asked when I could start if she decides to go with me and we decided on...

  19. In Need of Advice for an Urgent Care Clinic job Please?

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

    In my mind the interview went very well. We went over the basics and ended up chatting. Before I knew it I had been in there for an hour and a half! She really likes the fact that I have a a couple...

  20. In Need of Advice for an Urgent Care Clinic job Please?

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

    Thank you! I'm excited about the possibility of getting back into the clinic setting. I really want

  21. Clinic staff ask pt how to find injection site?

    LTCNS replied to MinneNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with

  22. In Need of Advice for an Urgent Care Clinic job Please?

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

    I've secured an interview for another urgent care clinic on Monday. If one doesn't pan out, maybe the other one

  23. In Need of Advice for an Urgent Care Clinic job Please?

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

    The interview, in my opinion, went well. The pay is excellent for my state as far as clinics, and full benefits including a 401k. I should hear something by Monday.

  24. A Poll of sorts... how long does pt work up take you?

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

    Sounds like you made the right decision Oedgar. My boys are men now but I still wouldn't want the stress of not knowing when/if I could leave. I wish you much success in your job

  25. In Need of Advice for an Urgent Care Clinic job Please?

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

    Thank you Oedgar! That's