extremenurse4u

extremenurse4u has 14 years experience and specializes in LTC; addiction rehab.

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1. Continuing Education --Getting staff to complete it

   extremenurse4u replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric

   Apparently its not harsh because its working. We are in a small town, rural area too. I have a group of friends that will meet up for coffee or something and working on Relias together.

2. Continuing Education --Getting staff to complete it

   extremenurse4u replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric

   At my facility, if you do not complete your Relias, than its an automatic write up and you have a time period to complete it. There is no 2nd or 3rd option, its part of the job and its mandatory. If you do get a write d/t not completing your Relias...

3. New student

   extremenurse4u replied to extremenurse4u's topic in Excelsior

   I took one 8 week course and i am hoping to test out on most of them by spring like math english and a few others. What options will be gone by July?

4. Unit Managers

   extremenurse4u replied to beaglelover's topic in Geriatric

   Doesnt happen at my facility. When we have a call off. .the shift is replaced..we dont usually have that many though. .and we have a pretty good group of casual nurses...

5. New student

   extremenurse4u replied to extremenurse4u's topic in Excelsior

   LPN to ASN...I am so nervous but determined...I cant believe what I did my first week...along with my job and taking care of my family. And today...the 2nd week begins . I only took one class...didn't want to over do it..

6. New student

   extremenurse4u posted a topic in Excelsior

   Greetings everyone; Newbie to this site but been an LPN since 2000. I just started this past week my first course with Excelsior. I am hoping to have all the gen ed classes completed by Jan 2016 and start my nursing theory classes by then. Any tips w...

7. Before I get hired in a LTC... WTH!!!

   extremenurse4u replied to yupthischickanurse's topic in Geriatric

   LTC is not always elderly. Most are "youngsters" having hips and knees replaced. I have a 40 yr on hospice for a brain cancer. Lots of hospice; comfort cares. Lots of s/p falls. Lots of dementia and I am seeing more and more of it at a younger age a...

8. Need advice about working in LTC-subacute floor

   extremenurse4u replied to Shayrey's topic in Geriatric

   "Most residents sleep at night and no matter what it's easier than days. " Umm...sorry I have to disagree with you here on this one. I have worked all three shifts. No matter what shift you work; its busy. I work mostly nights now and yes, I chose t...

9. New to the community and one good question.

   extremenurse4u posted a topic in Geriatric

   Greetings everyone!! Here is my background and then I have a good question about a resident of mine. First, I am mother of 5, married to wonderful husband and been in nursing as an LPN since 2000. I was a CNA for 5 years. I am currently attending Exc...