I was a new LPN at an ALF. The job is mainly just passing meds. Two questions:
1. Is it typical for one nurse to pass meds to 80 residents?
2. Am I supposed to be a mind reader. The CNA told the DON one evening that one resident appeared to be unconscious. In my presence, the DON said "I'll do the paperwork on her." So I continued to pass 8:00 meds, hoping to finish before 9, which is almost impossible. The next night there was an incident with another patient, and since I was the only nurse there I stopped passing meds and took over, etc. I was there until midnight. Anyway, the DON calls me into her office 2 days later and says she was disappointed because I didn't do the paperwork on the first patient, etc. ***** Why didn't she just tell me to stop passing meds and take over. After that conversation, I had to leave, for good. I wish them luck in finding someone to fill that 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. shift that only pays for 3.5 hours even if you have to stay late. Am I overreacting?
