Neptuneschyld

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1. A Point of View From a Dialysis Patient

   Neptuneschyld replied to NDXUFan's topic in Urology

2. What is the state guidelines for nurse to patient ratio in SNF's/LTC for California?

   Neptuneschyld replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric

   Wow! sounds like we were working at the same facility, lol!

3. What is the state guidelines for nurse to patient ratio in SNF's/LTC for California?

   Neptuneschyld replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric

   Who knows how we get it all done, but we do. We are supposed to be miracle workers I guess.

4. What is the state guidelines for nurse to patient ratio in SNF's/LTC for California?

   Neptuneschyld replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric

   8 hr shift In reality 7 1/2hr(450 min.) shift due to mandatory 1/2hr break. 31 patients to 1 LPN Calculate: 450 min. divided by 31 patients equals 14.5 min. to accomplish safely and accurately all tasks required for each patient during the shift....

5. Should my current employer harm my future job prospectives

   Neptuneschyld replied to sukh :)'s topic in General Nursing

   I'm so annoyed that we really can't give an honest 2 week notice. Everything is supposed to be so diplomatic, but what if the reason you are leaving a job is because of the company's unfair/unsafe practices. Where I'm employed they are doing us dirt...

6. A Point of View From a Dialysis Patient

   Neptuneschyld replied to NDXUFan's topic in Urology

   I'm not a dialysis nurse, but have had someone with ESRD in my life. Anyway, I'm wondering if you've had proper education on your condition. It doesn't seem like you have because you would know that in your case fluid and certain diet restrictions ar...

7. Dealing with on call Doctors

   Neptuneschyld replied to dinkymouse's topic in General Nursing

   I had to deal with a doctor tonight that I absolutely HATE to call. He only treats (using the word loosely) 2 of my 20 pts thank god. Anyway, this one pt with HX of MI, HTN, and Diabetes was c/o dizziness when lying flat. I obtained orthostatic BPs a...

8. Dirty little secrets to managing LTC

   Neptuneschyld replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric

   I'm new to nursing and LTC and am quickly learning how wishy washy things can be. When I work another floor, I have residents looking at me very surprised when I walk in their room around 9pm to give them their 2nd med pass. They usually reply " didn...

9. The Lack Of Teamwork Is Astounding!

   Neptuneschyld replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

   It's complicated to complain to who I should complain to. The person I would have to bring the issue to is the person who suggested this nurse as assistant supervisor. They are good friends and I'm a new nurse who has only been there 5 months now. I...

10. The Lack Of Teamwork Is Astounding!

    Neptuneschyld replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    Now, I know as nurses we should be able to "work miracles". We should be able to calmly, coolly, and efficiently handle whatever is thrown our way. Time management and multi-tasking skills are a must. Although I feel I can hold my own, sometimes it f...

11. Leave me alone when I'm passing meds!!!!!

    Neptuneschyld replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric

    I don't have a problem with CNAs coming to me with issues during med pass. Even if it's just letting me know they are going on break or that so and so needs something for pain. This lets me know to deviate from my regular med pass routine and hit tha...

12. Med pass in LTC

    Neptuneschyld replied to Cat Truitt RN's topic in Geriatric

    I feel your pain already. Stick it out though. I start a LTC this coming Tue. and I'm a brand new LPN. My DON told me that I will probably feel useless for the first 3 to 6 months!!! Just keep at it. If it doesn't work out after 6 months for me, I w...

13. Any lpn programs in Orlando/ lakeland area without a waiting list?

    Neptuneschyld replied to kgard7777's topic in Florida

    wow! It's over $4,000 now to go. I start in July. I had a question about clinicals . Did you go during school hours or did you have to stay late or go to the hospitals on weekends?

14. Getting scared of all this talk about LPNs not in need/phasing out/"good for nothing"

    Neptuneschyld replied to midnight*sky's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I start my training as an LPN in July of this year and all this talk of phasing them out is terrifying . I like to learn step by step. I think it's appropriate. I don't want to jump right into RN. I wanted to learn and work as an LPN first. Come on, ...

15. Help me figure out where to get my NLN score

    Neptuneschyld replied to chelsie918's topic in General Students

    Finally!!!! I am finally calm. I've been on edge for a month. How can they do this to people, lol. Yes, I'm in.