lovingmyabcs replied to lovingmyabcs's topic in Online Learning
Thank you. I understood that Rue was a publishing company and weighed the pros and cons of it. Including the money ( I wish I hadn't have) but I'm ok with it :) I was concerned with the testing aspect of it due to having labs etc while we were in LPN...
I am preparing to take my first pre-requisite with Rue I studied all available options and felt Rue would aide me with the materials. Anyhow I was wandering once you finish each course, what does the testing consist of? Are there any check offs per s...
I haven't found a website yet. However, the way that we document changes is highlight the whole space through the end of the month, then write D/C, date and initial. For Coumadin changes we will write "Hold' in the spaces if only holding 1 or 2 days....
lovingmyabcs replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing
I know there are horror stories of LTC. I work LTC per choice and honestly I go in to work happy and leave happy. LTC in some areas are improving greatly since awareness is there and the Patients needs are always first where I am employed. Families a...
lovingmyabcs replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing
I can speak of this on a personal level. My ex husband was killed 2 years ago by a drunk driver in broad daylight. His wife was pregnant at the time and there are 3 beautiful children robbed. Drinking and Driving is unacceptable regardless of profess...
lovingmyabcs replied to lovingmyabcs's topic in Geriatric
The dose was before breakfast and before supper so over 2 days she recieved 4 doses. I agree 100% with you. I am always checking and double checking. As a result we are all passing meds with the in house Pharmacist checking us off tommorow. I appreci...
I have a question. We have to have an inservice tommorow due to a nurse making a Med Error. She gave Amaryl to a patient 4 times due to the fact she works 16 hr shifts back to back. Wrong Pt. Wrong Med situation. She is a nervous wreck and is in a me...