LTCNS

LTCNS LPN

Clinical Documentation Specialist, LTC

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  1. What is going on with LPN jobs in Connecticut?

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

    As a LPN I'm very blessed to have landed a job in a very large multi-specialty practice where RNs, LPNs and MAs are utilized. The large clinic I just left is phasing out MAs and only hiring LPNs. The...

  2. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

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

    The saying "we have to kiss a lot of frogs before we find our prince" seems to apply to jobs as well

  3. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

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

    So day one was extremely boring as I had to do all those courses and tests required before starting to work, then putting in patient info and orders in a practice module. So far I think I'm going to...

  4. What's your go to outfit after work?

    LTCNS replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    Baggy lounge pants and an oversized t-shirt with either socks or slippers. Bedtime is nekkid time

  5. Is this legal? Hospice RN required to do Home Health visits

    LTCNS replied to deblowe52's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    How would it not be legal and how would working in HH put your license in jeopardy? Is it because of the hands-on aspect of the job? Sounds to me like they're trying to help you out. I work in...

  6. Dealing with Difficult Patients

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

    -Document, document, document! -Don't engage him. Be professional at all times with him. No matter how much he acts like a jacka$$ don't give him the satisfaction of reacting. Don't give him any ammo...

  7. Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    LTCNS replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad to see you're home and on the mend! Take care of yourself and enjoy the pampering

  8. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

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

    LOL!! I like that...Parole. That sums it up

  9. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

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

    Got the paperwork, drug screen and background check stuff out of the way today. I'm on my way

  10. Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    LTCNS replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Sending prayers and well wishes! Get well soon

  11. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

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

    Thanks you two! Oedgar, the doc's issues are her own. She only has herself to blame for losing you. A nurse can only take so much then it's time to move on. I wish you nothing but success in your...

  12. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

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

    God is certainly good! I landed a job in a large, physician owned multiple specialty clinic! :) I had submitted my resume' more than two months ago online and after not hearing anything for over a...

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

    LTCNS posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I'm a LPN with an extensive background in LTC and currently employed in a wound healing clinic. I'm at the point in my career and life that I would like to work when I choose as I am tired and in pain...

  14. Reasonable RN Pay in Pediatrician's Office

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

    I have to agree $16 an hour for a RN in any clinic setting is an insult. I'm a LPN working in a clinic doing all sorts of things from adult to pediatric care and *I* make more than $16 an hour. OP, I...

  15. So dietitians can now write orders: Denial of rights.

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

    Same here in every LTC I have worked in. RD writes recommendation, MD/NP signs it, nurse notes order and

  16. 3rd shift nursing as a new nurse with no experience

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

    I started out on nights at a LTC facility and learned a lot. It was a great way to learn the ropes and develop skills. You should be fine. Congrats and good luck!

  17. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

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

    Ended up not being able to go to the interview on 9/11 due to a family emergency. Hubs didn't want me working there anyway as it is in a pretty bad area with high crime rates, drive by's and out in...

  18. Does this feeling go away?

    LTCNS replied to MrsICURN14's topic in Critical Care

    I have an 8am-5pm Monday-Friday job in a clinic and most days am absolutely sick of the demands at the end of the day, so I can imagine how you nurses who work in hospitals feel. All I want to do is...

  19. Love working in an area that needs nurses

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

    There's not a nursing shortage in MS. that I am aware of, but RN and LPN jobs are plentiful right now, many of them being new grad. friendly. Congrats OP! And good luck with your NCLEX and new career...

  20. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

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

    I had a phone interview with the clinic manager yesterday with another clinic and she was pretty rude. Kept cutting me off. I decided then and there I was not going to take the process any further....

  21. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

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

    I have an interview for a clinic position at a major university health center on 9/11, and am going to talk to a clinic manager at another clinic today who is interested in meeting with me. Things are...

  22. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

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

    We are completely paperless which is great in most ways, but when the server is down it can get pretty hairy. Doesn't happen often though, thank God! I had an interview today on my lunch break for a...

  23. I have an interview with a Home Health Company tomorrow...

    LTCNS posted a topic in Home Health

    And I am a nervous wreck already! I'm a LPN with more than 18 years of experience, 15 of those being as a MDS Nurse. I am currently working in a large family medical clinic and although the hours,...

  24. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

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

    Exactly. Personally I believe clinic managers should be required to have a medical background. I was under the impression that a clinic manager was required to be a RN, but apparently I was

  25. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

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

    I honestly don't see how it can get any worse, but anything is possible. It's unbelievably bad