CaroleN199

CaroleN199 specializes in geriatrics and psychiatric.

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1. New Nurse - 9 mos.

   CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you for the reply. I went today and had an interview and I was not offered the job. The HR person told me that it would be too much for me with just 9 mos experience. She said it was a 28/29 bed unit and she needed someone with more exp...

2. New Nurse - 9 mos.

   CaroleN199 posted a topic in New Nurse

   I am still not working and thought I had a job. I went to the VA Medical Center last week where I live and had an interview. I really thought I had a chance. Then I got an e-mail this afternoon stating that even though I had the experience and b...

3. MRSA - hospital stay ?

   CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I am home and winding up on my Avelox which I have taken for 14 days. It covers the gram positive and gram negative bacteria growths. I am returning to work next week. I thought though that once a person was colonized they continue to show up po...

4. MRSA - hospital stay ?

   CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in General Nursing

   I am confused somewhat too. I am colonized because I am a nurse and working around MRSA day in and day out. Now, I am testing positive and in a hospital setting was treated like a very dangerous person to be around, isolated and signs all over th...

5. MRSA - hospital stay ?

   CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in General Nursing

   I just googled and found out what I needed to know..... nares are swipped every few week till negative.. so, this shall pass. I am truly lucky my immune system is strong. I will always, always wash my hands and glove!! In LTC it doesnt feel ...

6. MRSA - hospital stay ?

   CaroleN199 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I tested positive for MRSA in the nares when I was in the hospital for 3 days with pneumonia. The nurse said they wont do anything about it but they came into my room in gowns and I wonder if this is good to be working as a nurse now that I can pass ...

7. Excelsior and the PA State BON website

   CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in Online Learning

   Glad to hear that ! I was hoping it was a go ahead and do ! Thank you for the quick turn around reply! Carole, LPN in PA

8. Excelsior and the PA State BON website

   CaroleN199 posted a topic in Online Learning

   I have been a licensed PN for 6 months now and have heard really great things about Excelsior college in Albany, NY (on line) It would be perfect for me as I am a voracious reader and can work evenings and weekends on this from home. My hubby is gone...

9. I Have to Find Another Job ......

   CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am so grateful and lucky that this forum is here to provide me with an outlet for my needed emotional support. This is so needed for us nurses for giving an unbiased opinion and some directional help. I will keep you all informed - I have been on...

10. I Have to Find Another Job ......

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN/LVN

    Yes, resident was receiving humalog - fast acting - 5 units pre breakfast, 6 lunch, 5 dinner and 2 hs. 8:30/9:30 PM The DON on call at this ALF is an LPN. No RN here and I should have called the dr for clarification. My wrong decision. How easy it is...

11. I Have to Find Another Job ......

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thank you for the advice. Yes, I do know for sure NEVER EVER give any medication without a doctors VTO or script if not on the MAR per physician's orders. This certainly is a lesson learned. With the economy, in my area, there is a freeze on in hos...

12. I Have to Find Another Job ......

    CaroleN199 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    Thank you all for listening to my plight. I was called into the office at lunch time and told I had to be let go. I worked in Asst. Living. The residents are very much oriented x 3. I know we have rules that must be followed and I had no problem with...

13. Input Requested about going for RN ....

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thank you so much Ms. Deva for all your special encouragement! :) Could you pease explain what per diem assignments are ? And... do they pay as much as a full time job? Or is the only perc missing the benefits such as medical coverage? Oh, I also ca...

14. Input Requested about going for RN ....

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN/LVN

    Oh Duhh Boy you can tell I am a GPN. :) I have a PDA loaded with all that stuff on it. And it can give me tests and what the normal ranges are for lab values. I have not used it for a few months since I have completed school. I need to get back in t...

15. Input Requested about going for RN ....

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thank you again Ms. Deva... A pocket guide to diseases and procedures. I will look for those for sure. That is what nursing is all about .. teaching and abetting fears. Would Barnes and Noble be a good place to get these?