HyzenthlayLPN replied to contemplations's topic in General Nursing
How often would you consider your work life to be stressful? How stressful? In my current nursing position, I have almost 0 stress. I am an LPN in OK and work for a rural hospital in administration....
HyzenthlayLPN replied to jtedesco's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I understand that the lack of clear cut nurse to patient ratios is frustrating. The rules for minimum STAFF include the rules for minimum nursing coverage...they are just woefully inadequate. As you...
HyzenthlayLPN replied to jtedesco's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Some states do have minimum staff ratios for LTC facilities. I live in Oklahoma and I know we have minimum staffing for LTC based on shift and patient type (LTC, Alzheimer's, SNF). See the link below...
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2000. The first 6-7 year were horrible. I became completely unable to work in 2004 (I was a case worker in a Welfare to Work program). My fibromyalgia mysteriously...
HyzenthlayLPN replied to DesertSky's topic in General Nursing
Before you take a part time job to supplement income or work two different jobs...take a look at your state's Worker's Compensation laws. I learned this the hard way. I was injured at my part time job...
Hello, I am an LPN in OK with 5 years nursing experience (2 years in private duty special needs pediatrics the rest LTC/SNF as a Charge Nurse (1 year) and MDS/PPS Case Manager/Coordinator). I very...