mom-wife-nurse replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing
This is SOOOOO me!!! I called in sick a couple weeks ago after nearly a YEAR on the job without calling off. I usually try to trade with someone but i just felt so crappy I couldn't even deal with it....
So I started working at a new LTC facility in Feb (2013). It is a 60 bed skilled unit. There are 2 nurses on at a time, and at night we have 3 CNAs (when we're fully staffed). Anyways, the nurse that...
mom-wife-nurse replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing
I actually don't have a problem with this. When I'm at work, I give it 110%, but when I'm not at work, my 110% goes to my family. It's just the way I operate. I do sometimes think about work, but not...
I also think it will be very difficult for you to do the MDS job with no experience. I had about 5 years experience when I first started doing MDS and it was still difficult for me at times. And yes,...
mom-wife-nurse replied to taylynnfree's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I work in NM in a LTC facility. I make $23/hr+ $1/hr shift diff. I have nearly 8 years experience. I work with another LPN who makes $27/hr (she only has 4-5 years experience). They pay pretty good...