NurseNick4994 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing
Not if you're an LPN. I was pulled over a few days ago and given a ticket for, "Driving at a high rate of speed" (notice how he didn't even put an actual speed on the ticket), after I had just spent...
I work in LTC and have done so for four years. For the most part, it has been a great experience at my current facility. I work mostly on the ventilator unit and get a lot of different experiences...
NurseNick4994 replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing
It's a little odd, but I'm the go-to ostomy guy. If the nurses/aides notice there's something not right with their resident's colostomy/ileostomy/urostomy they give me a call. I spent 3 weeks training...
NurseNick4994 replied to HM3Corpsman's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I went for the LPN route because I really had no desire to ever work in a hospital (I volunteered in one for a year prior to graduating from high school and getting my CNA) and it was a lot quicker...
NurseNick4994 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing
My job only values the fact that I have a pulse, an active license, and a desire to pick up shifts. But I know that if I mess up, even once, they would have no reservations about cutting me loose. If...
NurseNick4994 replied to Scrublife16's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
To form a good bond with your CNA's, make it known that you aren't afraid to get in, get your hands dirty, and help them. They will greatly appreciate that. I also found my CNA's work better with me...