manda1027

manda1027 has 3 years experience and specializes in Alzheimer's, Geriatrics.

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1. Rusk Mental Facility

   manda1027 replied to taylor21's topic in Texas

   Yeah, they are. 79 in actually in Jacsonville. 69 cuts Rusk in half...

2. Rusk Mental Facility

   manda1027 replied to taylor21's topic in Texas

   When I was in nursing school, we worked at the Rusk Hospital for a week. It was great. I would have worked there when I got out of school, but I moved to far away yo drive...anywho... It would be a great place to work. And actually it is located o...

3. Myers-Briggs Type

   manda1027 replied to piscesguy's topic in General Nursing

   I am ENFJ, which I think is correct for me since I am currently staying at home with my kids....not nursing right now, unless you count all the boo-boos I fix on a regular basis...

4. ethical problem... need opinions

   manda1027 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Geriatric

   I am so sorry that you have been let go from your job, but, maybe you can take this as a blessing and find somewhere that you can work that they treat the residents with more respect and dignity. Also you can let go of some of the stress of this sit...

5. What's the weirdest baby name?

   manda1027 replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Well thank heavens my parents gave me a normal name, it could have been disasterous though...My grandfather wanted to name me after his mother...Winnie Bell...My name would have then been Winnie Bell Wilson..? Thank goodness my mom talked him out of...

6. G-Tube Feedings and loose stools

   manda1027 replied to kwagner_51's topic in Geriatric

   Most nursing homes do use disposable bags, but I think she was refering to her daughter when she said that and, most at home tube feeders use a reusable bag to help cut down on costs.

7. LVN Question

   manda1027 replied to bryandamatrix's topic in LPN/LVN

   When I graduated from Nursing school, I worked as a GVN until I took the NCLEX and got my license. Does CA not do that???

8. G-Tube Feedings and loose stools

   manda1027 replied to kwagner_51's topic in Geriatric

   I agree with the above options, and I was thinking about Lantiseptic too.

9. WOW....just wow

   manda1027 replied to PRAY4MEPLS's topic in LPN/LVN

   Ask for more time in orientation, or find somewhere else if you dont feel comfortable. I have worked in several ltc facilities and I have never had more than 3 days orientation, usually just a few hours and then I get, "well you can handle this, go ...

10. ethical problem... need opinions

    manda1027 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Geriatric

    I feel for you, I have been in a similar situation before, I just held my ground and made my opinions known about the issue, but it doesn't sound like there is much left that you can do in this situation. Wish I could be more help. :heartbeat

11. ethical problem... need opinions

    manda1027 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Geriatric

    Have you spoke with any other nurses in the facility about this, I mean, like your DON or Administrator? Maybe they know something that you don't. Maybe his family thinks he is a burden to them financially, if that is the case, have you talked to h...

12. LVN in East Texas, looking for online course for LVN to BSN, any suggestions???

    manda1027 replied to manda1027's topic in Texas

    We are always short-handed, we will take all the help that we can get!!!! Thank you for the info.

13. LVN in East Texas, looking for online course for LVN to BSN, any suggestions???

    manda1027 replied to manda1027's topic in Texas

    Thank you!

14. LVN in East Texas, looking for online course for LVN to BSN, any suggestions???

    manda1027 replied to manda1027's topic in Texas

    Thanks!!!

15. Tyler Junior College not accredited!

    manda1027 replied to LADYFLOWER's topic in Texas

    I went through the LVN program at TJC and I passed my NCLEX just fine. I thought it was a great school and a great program.