lpnjoe60

lpnjoe60 has 7 years experience and specializes in Psychiatric, Geriatric.

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1. I just got suspended

   lpnjoe60 replied to calgirl123's topic in LPN/LVN

   So many nurses get caught up n this trap. It is actually a no win situation. The MAR's are not accurate so the nurse gets the blame. If the nurse tries to weed through the incorrect MAR's they don't have enough time to actually give the med's. My...

2. Help CNA passing meds

   lpnjoe60 replied to littlebitark's topic in Safety

   For God's sake if you are not sure about the medications that you are passing, DON'T pass them! Check with management, and make sure that you have an LPN or RN to assist you if that's what required. NO one should be ordering meds except MD's or qua...

3. Advice on do not rehire status

   lpnjoe60 replied to jess41378's topic in New York

   Communicate with your network. Negtive consequences usually occur as a result of people not being open with each other. Let the others know how you feel. And as always act as a professional. That opens more doors than anything else. Good Luck

4. I m in big trouble! I think I failed my drug screen

   lpnjoe60 replied to alex68's topic in General Nursing

   Your facility may just let it slide--I worked in a place some years ago that didn't place too much importance on THC, (in fact they didn't even bring it up if you were dirty for pot). They were more concerned aboout the scheduled narcotics and their...

5. Opinions on pocket guides like RNNotes

   lpnjoe60 replied to ashnem's topic in General Students

   You don't need to spend all of that $ on pocket guides. I used a few, but I found that I could get all of the information that I need off of the internet or from my instructor and make clear and concise notes for my own use. I can organize them any...

6. Male Foley...Wife Watching!!

   lpnjoe60 replied to mrscoozy's topic in General Nursing

   I fell it's inappropiate for anyone to observe a private nursing procedure except with the expressed consent of the patient. That said not all patient's will speak up for their rights, and the nurse should advocate for those patients.

7. I burned my bridges 4 years ago....(need advice)

   lpnjoe60 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

   You'd be suprised what PEOPLE CHOOSE TO REMEMBER AND FORGET. Go for it- they probably can't be bothered to get wrapped up in a situation that happened four years ago ESP if it didn't happen to them. Remember you are not the center of ANYONE'S ELSES...

8. A few observations about the nurses I work with from a new CNA...

   lpnjoe60 replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

   When crisis comes to the floor as it always will do, the CNA's AND the nurses need to work as a team to make the flloor safe for the patients.

9. Anyone age 35 and and up and a nursing student? (say hi)

   lpnjoe60 replied to Mandylpn's topic in General Students

   I am a 48 y.o. man in the process of getting my RN. I can really identify with all of the youngin's here in my RN program

10. Background checks, military discharge, etc

    lpnjoe60 replied to andrew432's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the info on the FBI backgroung check!!!