*Pepper*

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1. What IS nursing informatics?

   *Pepper* replied to sugarsweet21612's topic in Informatics

   Wow! I had a second interview today for a job in --nursing informatics--. I never even heard of this in nursing school!!! As a fresh LPN sitting on 26 years as a software engineer, this job would great! No pill passes, no ordering chucks, no wor...

2. When is it time to quit?

   *Pepper* replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Geriatric

   Careful! I might come back to Taxachusetts just to work for you! Eat some fried clams for me!:nuke: If only I was a democrat..

3. Med Pass

   *Pepper* replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric

   I share everyones frustrations about med pass, the one hour rule, high acuity in LTC, the push to be fast by those above. I REFUSE to answer the phone in the office during my med pass and REFUSE to leave the cart for diddly poop. What worries me is n...

4. 1st job - Med Nurse

   *Pepper* replied to eldragon's topic in Geriatric

   Congratulations! I have been doing meds for 35 residents, and today I am down to 2.5 hours per pass. The first day was a 6 hour pass. FIRST: Run, do not walk to Amazon and buy the book Mosby's Surefire Documentation. This book may save your butt. ...

5. When is it time to quit?

   *Pepper* posted a topic in Geriatric

   I know I am in the right field but am not sure I am on the right bus line. I find myself passing pills, ordering med supplies, and taking phone calls as I can. I hardly have time to do any hands on patient care as all of that is farmed out to a HHA....

6. Pornographic movies

   *Pepper* replied to Mrs. M.'s topic in LTC Directors

   We used to have a guy who watched 'Girls Gone Wild' ads every --early morning--....at least we knew where to find the aides LOL....

7. LTC Documentation Newbie

   *Pepper* replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Geriatric

   Thanks so much for the information. In clinicals it was all document by exception on computers. Most checks and x's. Reality is now using the trusty black pen, first to note to remember that you have to document it, and then documenting it. This I...

8. LTC Documentation Newbie

   *Pepper* posted a topic in Geriatric

   If anyone has written a book about LTC documentation, I sure would like to buy it! Guidelines, phrases, outlines would also suffice. Late entry guidelines Thanks in advance!!

9. Sending Patients to the Hospital

   *Pepper* replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Geriatric

   Thanks everyone for the useful advice. I am implementing many of your suggestions! My residents thank you.

10. Sending Patients to the Hospital

    *Pepper* posted a topic in Geriatric

    The most critical assessment skill in LTC appears to be responding to either a patient on the floor or a patient feeling sick. I sure would love feedback from experience LPN nurses to help in making that type of assessment. Please explain 'don't pick...

11. Scrub Top Hatred/Alternatives

    *Pepper* replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Men

    Oh no, I am sorry I gave you that impression. As I was a CNA for two years, I treat the CNA's tht work with me with the outmost respect. They hardly care what I wear, more how I talk to them and ask them to do stuff. I still remember being told wh...

12. Scrub Top Hatred/Alternatives

    *Pepper* replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Men

    They do tend to be a bit more expensive than plain/unisex scrubs, but they are heavy-duty/bulletproof and will last a long time. Bulletproof might come in handy! Thanks!

13. Scrub Top Hatred/Alternatives

    *Pepper* posted a topic in Men

    I hate scrub tops. As a LPN in a LTC, I am looking for something more indicative of my leadership role and professional licensure/training/responsibility. We do not have color guidelines. I also hate scrubs shirts as it makes me remember my 'CNA day...

14. Florida LPN Courses

    *Pepper* replied to supermodelnurse2b's topic in Florida

    You might want to go to the FLBON and check out the historical NCLEX pass rates for the schools you are considering. Just a thought. Good luck!

15. nclex failure

    *Pepper* replied to qt2168's topic in NCLEX

    Stop beating yourself up. First, now the next time you take it, you will know what to expect. The whole atmosphere of the test process is not going to effect you. Right there, alot of junk is off you shoulders! Remember, the test is not a information...