RN responsibilities in LTC

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I'm a new RN considering to apply for a position in LTC. However, I admit that I'm not very clear about the responsibilities on an RN in LTC, since it seems that most is done by aids and LVNs/LPNs and RNs hold mainly office jobs. I have seen nursing homes advertis positions for RNs without specifying that it would be a management position, so I'm a bit confused.

Also, what exactly would a LTC weekend supervisor do, and would a new grad be qualified for this position?

Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

this is so very sad .... your grief and personal mental anguish are all brought on by yourself....if you are in fact a team player then you would see yourself as equal with your co-workers not above them. i bet you make a lot of friends at work ...

i can speak for the lpn's and cna's i have dealt with and yes they have caused me much grief and personal mental anguish at the workplace. however, if more lpn's and cna's knew their position and listen and did what the rn's needed and wanted, it would go much smoother. the rn's are the above the lpn's and cna's and will and should stay that way.:D
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As a fellow RN, i am ashamed of the things you are posting LadyJRN. Just because you had bad experiences with lpns and cnas at your job doesnt mean all lvns and cnas are bad. im truly disgusted at your postings. I understand that you are bitter..and thats okay but you shouldnt say things like that. I have worked with a lot of lpns and cnas that i respect a lot. The reason i am an RN now is because as a cna i learned so much from the lpns at my old job , and they encouraged me to go back to school. I work in the ED , and as a new grad.. the techs were the ones who taught me how to insert an IV and draw blood..a lot of nurses dont know how to. I learned that from them and i am not ashamed to say that i did..and now..im doing so well with it. Its okay to be proud to be an RN but i believe you are taking it too far..Be careful what you say ..because you never know what the future holds..

In all of my years of nursing I have yet to be convinced that there is a decent, trustworthy CNA or LPN out there.

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Specializes in LTC.

Obviously you haven't met very many, then.

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Obviously you haven't met very many, then.

If have met enough to form my opinion that LPN's and CNA's are trouble and I choose to stay away from them. I only speak to them on a professional basis and that is it.

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Specializes in LTC.

I'm sorry that you choose to do that. You might be surprised at how friendly some of them can be. ;)

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If have met enough to form my opinion that LPN's and CNA's are trouble and I choose to stay away from them. I only speak to them on a professional basis and that is it.

I so badly want to put you in your place. But I am learning that some people are special and need special treatment so I will let your ignorance slide. Besides, the good nurses and aides here probably are already thinking what I am thinking and probably don't want to hear it...

Bleh...

Love,

Stanley-RN2B

The US ARMY VET!!!, 4.0 RN Student, Speaker of 4 languages (English, Spanish, Arabic, German), Computer Programmer, Network Security Analyst, Top Secret Clearance Holder, Volunteer Firefighter, Volunteer Search + Rescue Member and last but not least..... LAZY CNA!!!

All that and no college degree. Please... Who needs to get in whose place??? I think the truth is none of them will have you as a friend. Work on your social skills, they are worse than mine, but Geez!!! I am BP2 with a bit of paranoia and have an excuse. What's yours???

Yeah, hmm. I went from leaving it alone to making a long drawn out comment. Please forgive me everyone else...

Sorry to the OP, I couldn't let it slide...

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Specializes in LTC,Hospice/palliative care,acute care.
I beg to differ that TITLE does make the person and the profession...... LPN's and CNA's have caused me grief and agony in the workplace and they will continue to do so to others in the future. By the way, here's another smile for you.......:loveya:

I beg to differ-KNOWLEDGE ,SKILLS and CRITICAL THINKING make the nurse....How many of us have worked with incompetents at all levels? They get that degree but can't apply the knowledge and have no common sense. Also-you have stated that you have been let go from a supervisory position and have had numerous problems with LPN's and CNA's=DO YOU THINK PART OF THE PROBLEM MAY LIE WITHIN ????? You can't change what you can't acknowledge...

You get back exactly what you put out there-you get what you ask for and what you deserve.You can't earn respect if you are not capable of giving it.I don't care if I am talking to a housekeeper,maintenance man,cna or the DON-if they care and strive to do their job to the best of their abilities then they have earned my respect. A certain attitude glares through your posts-we have all worked with peers like you.They have to belittle others to make themselves feel superior because deep down they are truly inferior and recognize it. I bet you are a real peach to work with---luv ya! Peace out!

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Specializes in ICU/Critical Care.

LadyJ has made nothing but ignorant comments today. I feel that she will not last very long in her RN role. I value my CNAs/LPNs because I treat them how I would treat any other RN and I know they will be there to back me up. Sadly, no CNA or LPN will ever treat LadyJ the way she thinks she's entitled to because she's an RN. Its all because of her nasty attitude. Sorry, had to say it.

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

here we meet again fighting for the same cause!!!

ladyj has made nothing but ignorant comments today. i feel that she will not last very long in her rn role. i value my cnas/lpns because i treat them how i would treat any other rn and i know they will be there to back me up. sadly, no cna or lpn will ever treat ladyj the way she thinks she's entitled to because she's an rn. its all because of her nasty attitude. sorry, had to say it.
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Specializes in ICU/Critical Care.

Ah, we meet again, eh?

:smiley_ab

It's really sad when people keep stuffing their feet in their mouth and never learn to stop while they are ahead.

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Specializes in Did the job hop, now in MS. Not Bad!!!!!.

Every playground seems to have a bully. Don't we learn early on to ignore the bully and rise above it?

Chloe

:nurse:

RN-BSN, BA

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Specializes in ICU/Critical Care.

Yeah I suppose but I like a good fight every now and then.

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