lablpn

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1. No shift differential

   lablpn replied to KSjo88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   It just depends on the facility/company. I have been a nurse in LTC since 2005 and most of the facilities I have worked in offer a shift differential. (usually $1/hr). Where I work right now does not....

2. In house INR testing

   lablpn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   We use ROCHE COAGUCHEK PRO SYSTEM 05530199160. Our pharmacy doses our Coumadin for INRs below

3. charge nurse keeps making cna's put residents in danger

   lablpn replied to Ninagrace44's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am a night shift nurse (11 yrs experience) and I can tell you that management needs to sit down with this nurse. She needs to take off her critical care hat and put on her ltc cape. Let these people...

4. Resignation Advice

   lablpn replied to momrn94's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   THIS IS NOT HOW LONG TERM CARE IS! Of course some places have adopted these practices. DO NOT WORK THERE. I work in an amazing facility now after leaving one very similar if not worse than the one you...