Hopeslayer

Hopeslayer specializes in sub-acute.

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1. Manager charting and my documentation missing!?

   Hopeslayer replied to ladylikeRN's topic in Geriatric

   I wish I could link the audio clip from one of Arnold Swartzenegger's movie: GET OUT!!! GET OUT OF DERE!!!!!

2. "Training" for Supervisory Role

   Hopeslayer replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Geriatric

   I couldn't agree more. You could be eaten alive there. Even working as a staff nurse for a solid year would make it much safer for that kind of role.

3. CNA as a NURSING SUPERVISOR?

   Hopeslayer replied to militarymom06's topic in LPN/LVN

   In the facility where I work, the scheduler is a CNA. And that is the extent of her duties. She does not have any supivisory role over any nurse. And she shouldn't, regardless of what her leadership skills may be. Before i became a nurse I was a CNA ...

4. Pressure to hurry vs desire to learn my job

   Hopeslayer replied to lookingbeyond's topic in LPN/LVN

   Continue to work only as fast as you SAFELY can. You will become more efficient with time.

5. Iffy practices at my new job...

   Hopeslayer replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric

   if the entire med pass needs to be addressed, the um or sup will need to look into it. since you as the nurse on the cart, will most likely not have the time to do so during your shift. not to mention, all the toes that would be stepped on in the pro...

6. Confused about LPNS role

   Hopeslayer replied to lacool's topic in LPN/LVN

   http://www.mass.gov/Eeohhs2/docs/dph/regs/244cmr003.pdf Please read.

7. Confused about LPNS role

   Hopeslayer replied to lacool's topic in LPN/LVN

   Jeeeeesh! What state do you live in? Why even bother being an LPN wherever you are? I constantly assess my patients every time I see them. Administer PO meds, Injections (IM and SC) IV meds (Can't push) All kinds of dsg changes, from bandaids to Woun...

8. Iffy practices at my new job...

   Hopeslayer replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric

   Holy cow! I mayy have said this before, but, Some of these posts frighten the heck out of me, lol. An entire shift of meds all at once? The nurse that was orienting you is uncaring and foolish. I couldn't imagine a nurse doing that ever. I have no d...

9. Is this reasonable or am I being a newbie?

   Hopeslayer replied to dander625's topic in Geriatric

   Sounds VERY familiar. Don't forget to add in a discharge and admission and you will have your standard 7-3 shift on a sub-acute unit in a SNF. :wink2: Only having 2 weeks orientation is bothersome though. New nurses get 6 weeks at the facility I work...

10. horror scene

    Hopeslayer replied to NursePeace's topic in LPN/LVN

    That always makes me laugh. Anyway, gravity is a constant where I work. Residents will fall. What we must do is document what happened, what we immediately did to address the situation, and also, care plan what we will continue to do about it in the...

11. Should I be a Nurse??

    Hopeslayer replied to ctnjason's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. To be a true nurse, you have to give a small part of yourself to every patient you come in contact with. Otherwise, how can you care? I have tempered the loses with the knowledge of having given them my best. Sometimes that can be accomplished w...

12. Just wondering

    Hopeslayer replied to Wounderful's topic in LTC Directors

    I always tell myself, "Self, you get thanked every Friday."

13. ted hose

    Hopeslayer replied to proud2b1's topic in Geriatric

    In the facility I work at we have Teds on the treatment sheets. So I definately check if they are on or off.

14. What do you bring to work?

    Hopeslayer replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric

    hmmm, lets see: 2 pens 1 sharpie 1 scope 1 pair of scissors if I remembered to buy a new pair after I have lost the latest pair.

15. OB Clinicals

    Hopeslayer replied to nrsman1's topic in Men

    Fortunately, I had a very understanding clinical instructor. I only had to do the bare minimum and then spent the rest of the rotation in the ER.