Trying2BLPN

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1. Nursing Home Rehab Units

   Trying2BLPN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric

   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 pleased to inform me of the good news that they manag...

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 the burning feet to prove it. I also lifted, tra...

3. I'm a Medications Menace

   Trying2BLPN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric

   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 corporation doesn't want to hire enough CNAs. I swear I...

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 bit freaked to be approached at work.

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. The patient has a few things the family needed teach...