TrickieTam

No problem! They wouldn't find much on me lol

Hmmm...I shall change it now lol

Maybe so...that's their license.

Never got that comment after being here for years, but hey if I do get Google searched its no problem. Hope no one uses it for a catfish episode.

I'm no where a new nurse and I have concerns of my license. Too many nurses I have worked with have disciplines on their license due to not complying to the many threats of a ltc facility.

What part of Georgia is this GeorgiaPeach?? I live in Georgia also (Atlanta) and its hard for me to get used to the practices here in LTC coming from Alabama. I used to work one facility in which I had 54 on 11-7. I'm beginning to think I did better staying I. Alabama.

As far as staffing agencies I have worked for 2 here in Ga. I currently work with Lighthouse Nursing Agency which is in Perry, Ga. They pay $20 an hour and you are an independent contractor. You pay your own taxes annually. They staff all over Ga so there is always work. I currently work for them and when I applied I had to go to Perry to complete new hire paperwork. Another agency is ATC Healthcare and they staff in different areas. I used to work for them in Columbus and Newnan. I am not sure about other areas.

Its about the same in my opinion. I had an interview in that area several months ago and turned it down. I have gotten better luck closer to Atlanta. I still do some agency work and it pulls $20/hr and you pay your own taxes at end of year.

I just accepted a new position in which the facility uses AccuNurse. Anyone have any experience with this? I am so confused so far. Yesterday I had to do the vocabulary words so it could get used to my voice and the entire program took an hour and a half.

The pay is low compared to where I lived in Opelika, AL which is only a 35 min drive away. Cols Regional LTC facility paid $15 for PRN experienced. Muscogee Manor, Magnolia Manor also low. I know Sunbridge was $18 almost $19 but no benefits if you chose that option. ATC Healthcare which is a staffing agency out of Milledgeville, Ga staffs there and pay $18-$19, I frequently work those areas as I live in Lagrange.

Hmmm that sounds like my bookkeeper lmao! We are told as nurses that our med pass must not be interrupted, but obviously the person who made up that rule didn't work in a nursing home lol. I too assist with bedpans, transfers, turning and many other duties. Some people think that when they tell you something you should immediately go do it. They don't realize that if you are punching out meds its an act of congress to stop, either go assist that resident or find someone to help you if it requires 2 person assist. If you have meds in your hands then you either go give them or put them in the drawer return... Its great that your supervisor is supportive and has your back!!!

I understand your venting completely! Its hard to be in charge of a unit, you carry many hats and are expected to actually finish your own job in a timely manner. Seen and done it too many times!

I was wondering the same questions! Thanks for the post op!

I would also like to know what textbooks you use for Chronicity. I looked in the bookstore section but each book seems to be needed for each class. Is Chronicity similar to Fundamentals of Nursing?

About to take my first exam and I am working overtime paying for each one, seems easier. I don't wanna owe anyone when I am done with nursing school like I did when I finished LPN!