NYOKA59

Don't give up. Take your time before going back to look for another position. You really need to decide what you want to do. Nursing is so vast that you can do practically anything; research, computer analyst, geriatrics, pediatrics, clinical nursing, home health, to name a few. It seems that as a new grad a busy trauma unit was not for you. Please take the time to decide where you want to be, but don't give up, because somewhere, someone needs you! Even someone in Tahiti may need you. :)

A nurse is a nurse whether you are an LPN/LVN or RN. Granted RN's have more skills than an LPN, but after 15 years as an LPN you should be able to conduct yourself as an RN even though you still pass meds and do treatments. That is what a NURSE does. Have you forgotten why you became a nurse? I think if you can answer this question, being stuck in the LPN mode will soon disappear. You can make your duties more meaningful by thinking as an RN in everything you do. I know of alot of LPNs who are more knowledgeable and have better bedside manners than some RNs. I know that it may seem less meaningful being in a long term care facility but only you can make it enjoyable for yourself and those that you serve. If you have been in a nursing care home setting for 15 years, I can imagine the wealth of knowledge that you've gain about this particular area and from those that you care for. Don't give up, hold your head up, do your duty with pride and I know your management team will take notice.

Try a mixture of nystatin cream and desitin cream in equal amounts. This treatment was given to us from a nurse at SD Childrens Hosp. and it works great. I don't use anything else on our little girl who is a tube feeder on the Ketogenic diet. Since your baby is only three months old use sparingly on the affected area. Also you might want to check with your MD if its okay. ?