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  1. LTC's are a joke

    baygrl11 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't state surveyors know that med nurses (and other nurses for that matter) cannot possibly do everything the job entails? That it is impossible for one nurse to pass meds to 25+ plus patients...

  2. LTC's are a joke

    baygrl11 replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Totally agree. In the beginning of my career as a licensed nurse I used to focus on what the CNA missed or forgot to tell me. Now that I've seen what a difficult job it is I am thankful for the times...

  3. LTC's are a joke

    baygrl11 replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It was not my intent to call nurses of LTC's or anybody who works in a LTC a joke. LTC nurses are hard working and commendable. I am frustrated with the fact that workers in LTC's are held to...

  4. LTC's are a joke

    baygrl11 replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh wow, I love

  5. LTC's are a joke

    baygrl11 replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Exactly! Set to impossible standards that are really only "enforced" once a year when it's survey

  6. Facility refuses to give raises

    baygrl11 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work for a facility who absolutely will NOT give raises to ANYBODY. It is a for-profit company that I believe does very well. I believe I am an asset to the company. I am reliable, work well under...

  7. I feel like nursing school didn't prepare me for work

    baygrl11 replied to Gem1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    YES I got my license 5 years ago and I felt like I learned 95% of my skills and knowledge on the job. I felt like nursing school prepared me for taking NCLEX, but not for working as an LVN. It took...

  8. Pressure ulcers urgh

    baygrl11 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am experiencing an increase of facility acquired pressure ulcers at my LTC. (mostly stage 2's and a couple stage 3's) I am the only wound nurse Monday-Friday. It is a 100-bed facility with full...

  9. Fmla for depression/anxiety

    baygrl11 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi everyone, I have worked at my facility for 4 years. I believe I have built a strong relationship with my employers (I love my job, have excellent attendance, only written up once for a minor etc)....

  10. Fmla for depression/anxiety

    baygrl11 replied to baygrl11's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am hoping I can be non-specific and say "medical issue".... and you're right about being able to trust my managers. I do for the most part, but you never know. I guess I just want a job to come...

  11. Fmla for depression/anxiety

    baygrl11 replied to baygrl11's topic in Health, Stress Management

    My doc told me I would be able to get disability pay while undergoing the CBT program, so I am pretty sure I have to tell them I am sick in order to get

  12. Keeping in touch with patients

    baygrl11 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Would it be strange or inappropriate to keep in touch with a patient after discharge? Really because of a close patient-nurse relationship that developed and NOT anything personal or romantic. I...

  13. salary

    baygrl11 replied to simplysw33t's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    $26/hr

  14. RUDE CNA

    baygrl11 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work with a staff of CNA's who are mostly helpful and work as a team. However there is one CNA who is very sarcastic, rude, and her comments are often times unnecessary. I have friends who work in...

  15. VENTING

    baygrl11 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been a licensed nurse for a decade and have worked in about 5 LTC's and one LTAC. Of all the DONs I must say my current one is by far the laziest and most useless. She is never on the floor,...

  16. Abuse swept under the rug

    baygrl11 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Suppose a facility has several incidents of suspected abuse, major med errors which kept a patient sedated unnecessarily for weeks, and other things acknowledged by management, but unreported by...

  17. Wound care tips/tricks/tools, please share!

    baygrl11 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    All you wound care nurses out there--what is your favorite tip/trick/tool that you use daily? A wound care nurse at my facility has one of those head lamps glued to her head, and I covered for her...

  18. When is it time to move on?

    baygrl11 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love my job. I really do. I was a supervisor and decided to go back to direct patient care, on the floor. I feel like I am very good at my job. I am always on time and I rarely miss work. I am...

  19. When is it time to move on?

    baygrl11 replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the reply and for the "I understand." I too used to love going in to work, and now I take two motrins before the start of my shift!!! Despite all that, let's be happy we have jobs we're...

  20. What is your current LPN salary

    baygrl11 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First job hired at 19.00/hr. 4 years later, different facility

  21. Tips for med pass followed by state

    baygrl11 replied to anonymous09's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First of all, "study" and know the proper way to dispense medications, remind yourself to do identification checks, necessary vitals prior to medication administration, etc. I kept this sheet on my...

  22. Increase in pressure ulcers---HELP!!

    baygrl11 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I am experiencing an increase of facility acquired pressure ulcers at my LTC. (mostly stage 2's and a couple stage 3's) I am the only wound nurse Monday-Friday. It is a 100-bed facility with full...

  23. When/how often...?? (new wound nurse)

    baygrl11 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    1) When do I do a pre albumin level on a wound patient (upon admission, after wound won't heal???) Also how often should I do it after the initial one? 2) When should I do wound cultures? Do I...

  24. Reportable to state?

    baygrl11 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a charge nurse at an LTC. There is a med nurse at my ward that I can prove skips multiple patients on med pass. Its not obvious but can be proven if investigated. Nobody wants to narc her out...