LTCNS

LTCNS LPN

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  1. Compression Hose...Please HELP!!!

    LTCNS replied to Futuresos's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Would compression hose be beneficial for someone with Idiopathic Neuropathy with lower leg

  2. LTC-I want report and count at beginning of my shift

    LTCNS replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "If you would like to stay and chat I will be more than happy to let you keep the keys and take my

  3. What is it like to work in a clinic?

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

    I'm so glad to see you are so happy in your clinic job OP. I just left LTC after 17 years and haven't looked back. I love the elderly but the stress is just not worth it. I thank God everyday for what...

  4. Any leads on how to get a job in Ambulatory care?

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

    How did your interview go? Did you get the

  5. Walk-Ins with Chest Pain

    LTCNS replied to mama2's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I work in a wound care clinic so we don't get anybody in with c/o chest pain, but there is a heart clinic one door down. I'm curious now as to whether they see a lot of walk-ins with chest pain. I...

  6. Returning to LTC?

    LTCNS replied to bankssarn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have over 20 years experience in LTC as a CNA and LPN, and up until about three years ago I thought I would never do anything else. I love to serve others and feel I have made a difference, but LTC...

  7. Resigning...again.

    LTCNS replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    You get one life and it is too short to be miserable. I understand what you're saying about feeling you owe the hospital your loyalty, and I admire that, but living your life in dread is just not...

  8. LTC, Hospital, Clinic or Other? Where Would You Rather Work?...

    LTCNS posted a topic in General Nursing

    Assuming you have a choice and can go in any direction you want within your scope of practice. I'm a LPN with almost 17 years experience and all of that experience has been in LTC with most of it as a...

  9. I am thinking of giving LTC one more try. Am I insane?

    LTCNS replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There are some good nursing homes who still care about the residents and staff, but they are hard to find anymore. Just do your research and don't apply at any home with under a four star rating. If...

  10. LPN's in wound care?

    LTCNS replied to kwest99's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    It is absolutely doable! I am a LPN and recently started a job with a Hyperbaric wound clinic. I suggest you do some research on Hyperbaric wound treatment and look to go in that direction. It is...

  11. Burned out MDS Nurse back in the game BUT...

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Small update: I started at the clinic this past Wednesday and it is far different than what I was expecting, but in a good way. When I don't have any Hyperbaric patients scheduled I will help the two...

  12. What is your current LPN salary

    LTCNS replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been a LPN for almost 17 years and have done mainly MDS and a bit of floor nursing. The most I have made in MS. is $21 an hour and the least was $11.75 an hour in 1996. I have been miserable in...

  13. How do you renew your LPN license?

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

    In my state LPN licenses expire in odd years and RN licenses expire in even years every two years, so mine expires

  14. Fired from my first job.

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

    What

  15. I quit my LPN job in LTC

    LTCNS replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm sorry things didn't go well for you. I love LTC for the residents, but not management. Seems like lack of support is an all too common theme these days, esp. in LTCs who are owned by management...

  16. I want to be a nurse with a 9-5 job w/ weekends and holidays off

    LTCNS replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    No certification needed up front. I will be doing hyperbaric oxygen wound therapy and they provide training. I will have one year to become certified and will attend a week long intensive training...

  17. Burned out MDS Nurse back in the game BUT...

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Oh and it pays more than I thought

  18. I just got hired at a LTC any advice?

    LTCNS replied to wintersetmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC can be very rewarding but as someone before me said, keep your head down and work. Don't let yourself get sucked into the drama, love the little old men and ladies and make sure they know you...

  19. Burned out MDS Nurse back in the game BUT...

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I got the job!!! Hallelujah!! I start November 5th and am psyched!

  20. I want to be a nurse with a 9-5 job w/ weekends and holidays off

    LTCNS replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I just accepted an 8am-5pm Mon-Fri. job in a wound care clinic and I give God all the glory. I start November 5th

  21. Activities to do with residents?

    LTCNS replied to Innocentbones's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The Commuter made some great suggestions! Here are a few activities I have found that are a hit as well: -A spa day for the ladies. -Since it is football season the men could watch a ball game and...

  22. Burned out MDS Nurse back in the game BUT...

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I went to the interview this morning and was very pleasantly surprised. I find myself really, really wanting the job as I feel it will give me great experience and will be something I can make a...

  23. Burned out MDS Nurse back in the game BUT...

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Upon reading further, it doesn't look like I will be responsible for taking diving courses for that particular center. I would love to have the opportunity to work there and eventually become...

  24. Burned out MDS Nurse back in the game BUT...

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    It is a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy clinic. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is used to treat decompression sickness so I assume that's the reasoning behind the diving requirements. Here are the requirements...

  25. I've got a social worker that is doing everyone's job

    LTCNS replied to JasperCat's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Dang! Just ignore me lol! My computer ate my