Trying2BLPN

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1. Nursing Home Rehab Units

   Trying2BLPN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I agree with basically everything already said. I am a new grad. and was hired at a large LTC facility. I was initially hired for LTC floor but but when I showed up for my first day the DON was...

2. Failed Physical Test For CNA Today!!Now What??

   Trying2BLPN replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know what this poster's exact situation is, so I don't know what she should do, but I just wanted to say that I am obese and a nurse and I walked for "miles" up and down halls tonight and have...

3. I'm a Medications Menace

   Trying2BLPN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hmm. I woud love to complete my med. pass without distractions, unfortunately I am required to answer call bells and toilet, etc. patients while I am in the hall doing my med. pass. because the...

4. Is doing a little private duty on the side "okay"?

   Trying2BLPN replied to Trying2BLPN's topic in General Nursing

   Pt. was discharged today, actually. They want me to start next week. Thank you for replying! I don't know why I'm so freaked out about this...I guess it's the whole private duty thing and I was a...

5. Is doing a little private duty on the side "okay"?

   Trying2BLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've been taking care of a gentleman at my facility for the past six months or so. This is a terminal patient. Recently the patient and family decided to take him home and initiate hospice care....