extremenurse4u replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Apparently its not harsh because its working. We are in a small town, rural area too. I have a group of friends that will meet up for coffee or something and working on Relias
extremenurse4u replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC
At my facility, if you do not complete your Relias, than its an automatic write up and you have a time period to complete it. There is no 2nd or 3rd option, its part of the job and its mandatory. If...
extremenurse4u replied to beaglelover's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Doesnt happen at my facility. When we have a call off. .the shift is replaced..we dont usually have that many though. .and we have a pretty good group of casual
extremenurse4u replied to extremenurse4u's topic in Excelsior College
LPN to ASN...I am so nervous but determined...I cant believe what I did my first week...along with my job and taking care of my family. And today...the 2nd week begins . I only took one...
Greetings everyone; Newbie to this site but been an LPN since 2000. I just started this past week my first course with Excelsior. I am hoping to have all the gen ed classes completed by Jan 2016 and...
extremenurse4u replied to Mrs.RNindeed's topic in Geriatric, LTC
LTC is not always elderly. Most are "youngsters" having hips and knees replaced. I have a 40 yr on hospice for a brain cancer. Lots of hospice; comfort cares. Lots of s/p falls. Lots of dementia and...
extremenurse4u replied to Shayrey's topic in Geriatric, LTC
"Most residents sleep at night and no matter what it's easier than days. " Umm...sorry I have to disagree with you here on this one. I have worked all three shifts. No matter what shift you work; its...
Greetings everyone!! Here is my background and then I have a good question about a resident of mine. First, I am mother of 5, married to wonderful husband and been in nursing as an LPN since 2000. I...