novairene

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1. Is that my med error?

   novairene replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

   The new IV order should have been written as a SEPARATE order (not just +3) with clear start and stop dates. Maybe the order could read: Continue IV...times 3 doses. The PO ATB should have been written with a CLEAR start date (and shift/time if need ...

2. Is this the wrong field for me?

   novairene replied to CW1978's topic in General Nursing

   I posted something similar a few days ago. I also worked in a SNF with 15-25 patients at a time. I understand what you mean about "beating the clock". So, I woke up yesterday, went to my work and dropped off my immediate resignation. I do not care ...

3. how did they pass theyre boards??

   novairene replied to reginachanana2660's topic in General Nursing

   Sounds like a poorly run LTC/rehab place. Medicine should be in the cart, not in a drawer (unless an order was written stating that it could be). Second, if the patient is able to "say" he cannot breath, then that means he can (you cannot talk if yo...

4. how did they pass theyre boards??

   novairene replied to reginachanana2660's topic in General Nursing

   You are right that your first responsibility is the patient. So why would you want to give him a medication that you are not trained or licensed to administer? If he was a diabetic and had a BS of 300 would you just give him insulin? Also, as a nurse...

5. Rn's are better than lpn's???

   novairene replied to lisa41rn's topic in LTC Directors

   I worked really hard for years to earn my LPN degree. The RN programs in my area are very competitive and I did not get a RN (ASN) spot because I had one 'B'. I scored higher on my entrance exam than most of my RN classmates. The college I went to h...

6. Calling all Chrge Nurses

   novairene replied to NamasteNurse's topic in Geriatric

   First of all, get ready for a lot of phone calls. All things (falls, change in condition, etc.) have to be reported to you (or someone like you) 24 hours a day. Second of all, count your blessings that you have 2 med "passers". Meds in LTC are CRAZY!...

7. Job advice from experienced nurses?

   novairene replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

   I do not know where you live, but some hospitals hire student nurses. Some require you have completed a semester of clinicals. I think the pay is the same as a tech/CNA. Just something you may want to look into. You will probably get more experience ...

8. Facebook almost cost me my job

   novairene replied to ReginaPhalange's topic in Relations

   I am sorry to hear that happened to you. Facebook is dangerous for all jobs, not just nursing. Next time, just vent on here :)

9. Changing Careers

   novairene replied to novairene's topic in General Nursing

   You want to know the funniest part of that story? Later that day, the wife found out that I am junior in a BSN program (I think a coworker told her). She changed her tune and was being "over nice" to me. She was very interested in my future plans as ...

10. Changing Careers

    novairene replied to novairene's topic in General Nursing

    The only way I would stay is if they increased the CNAs or hired other staff (i.e. servers for the dining room). I am not asking for them to give us more nurses. I understand that can get to be expensive. But I am sure that they can hire some other p...

11. Changing Careers

    novairene replied to novairene's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all of the responses so far. I agree with all of them. As a LPN I am really limited to LTC (thanks to JACO). I hate that all LPNs abilities have been compared to the that of a MA or over-educated QMA (no offense intended). I have former...

12. Changing Careers

    novairene posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a LPN for 3 years in Indiana. I have over 2 years experience in LTC/Rehab and Alz. I am also a junior in college for my BSN. I started a new job about 5 weeks ago. I work weekend options (two 16 hour shifts) so I can complete my school ...