LPN2018 CNA

LPN2018 has 12 years experience as a CNA and specializes in Med Surg, Neuro, Hospice.

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1. Would you call in sick?

   LPN2018 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

   Yes I would. I rented a spare room to a travel nurse for a couple hundred bucks a month (same as gas $). Well-worth the safety at work after nights 1 and 2 then straight home after night 3. No...

2. Corporate took over my facility...

   LPN2018 replied to Mysilver1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Staffing rates as mentioned here may seem average. I found in recent years that CNA's, STNA's, or Nursing Asst's would get assignments until 30" into shift one is pulled without communication. You...

3. Overworked Home health RN

   LPN2018 replied to jeepluv818's topic in Home Health

   They were previously known as Gentiva. It seemed like the case load was balanced and they were pleasant with family

4. Doing follow up visits with no clear orders?

   LPN2018 replied to peaceriver's topic in Home Health

   This happens more frequently than anyone would think. Sometimes a Care Plan is in progress, yet the PCA or Aide is not left with any directives. At best, either the office gives verbally or family is...

5. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

   LPN2018 replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   The pay needs to come up to speed. People are also getting burned out from working short for the first eight

6. Suspended

   LPN2018 replied to Butterfries's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   No you would need to be notified if a facility were taking adverse action against your certificate, so it would not be a surprise. Just call Prometric and let them know you are a Licensed