focusedvalpn

focusedvalpn

LTF, ALF, Primary & Rhuematology offices

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focusedvalpn specializes in LTF, ALF, Primary & Rhuematology offices.


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  1. Tattoos in healthcare

    Well to each his own but I love them I have 5. Two on my wrist that no one has notice yet (4 months and counting) because of the watch and bracelet I always wear. My tatts mean things to ME I am a nurse because it means something to me to help people...
  2. Best one sentence handoff report

    "Look at me how do you think it went! My hair was straight, combed, my clothes were clean, oh and I I'm glad I did stop to urinate BEFORE I came here. They're sleep, fed, breathing and pain free have fun! " counts cart and walks off. Calls back " oh...
  3. Positive TB Skin Test

    Not medical advice my experience is what I'm sharing. I had something similar this year. I have never been positive on a ppd but I've had a lot over the years bc some facilities here won't use another facility ppd and I don't want to go to the hospi...
  4. Think I committed career suicide...

    Have u gone to the NC forum to see if anyone can help? I don't know where u are but here in VA u can take the iv classes and you can look into taking the class online to see if that will help you. Ask the NC nurses and check with the bon too
  5. A co-worker peeve- VENT!

    Because it is what is best for them and they get to say they did have the meetings you just didn't show when they find something wrong even when it wasn't covered of course
  6. Behaviors you've learned to lose when at work.

    Be overly honest! I feel like if it doesn't make sense then it doesn't make sense. Oh and if you ask me to do the impossible and you ask if I can do it ummm I'm gonna say no or not now or not today but I'll get it done but I get the face. Working o...
  7. My patient an addict or does he actually need it?

    Psych consult for the xanax if you feel like that is not managing the issue in ltc u usually have that standing order. But if not notified the md of your concerns and let him/her know that u have a pt that u feel anxiety and pain meds are not seeming...
  8. Nursemates for FLAT feet

    I've never tried this brand but I have flat feet n I pronate. Needless to say I can go through shoes like no bodies business and I love timberland hiking boots. The style I use is Men's Chocorua Trail w/Gore-Tex membrane it runs $130 on their site bu...
  9. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    47000 salary no weekends day shift 7-4p m-f. took a pay cut for it though but if I have to come in and work about 32/hr for those hrs (time and a half) needles to say I don't work OT much. Was making 24hrly 3-11 ltc with every other weekend working ...
  10. LPN in NYC Make how much?

    But don't forget the cost of living there. I know when I was looking to move there I found great paying jobs but the rent was outrageous in some areas then there were places similar to what I pay here in VA but less space. I know ladies there who are...
  11. Nurse advocacy (Rant)

    FYI for those who wanted an update I got the job put in my two weeks I'm so pumped!!
  12. ? about resident throwing self OOB

    document behaviors, psych consult, notify MD, low bed, and floor mats. i had a resident like this and i told the um and don and they had to just tell him that a fall is any UNINTENTIONAL change of position so if you put your self out of bed they do...
  13. Wedding vs. Nursing Schedule

    but when it comes to vac time i take what i want when i want but i do give notice ahead so im first in line. like now i have my vac for jan and may in and approved because i was first in line
  14. Wedding vs. Nursing Schedule

    i kinda skimmed through this kinda long so sorry if this is not that helpful, but if you and your friends wedding is next year put the request in now. then six months from the first date remind your don about it. That's what i did for my wedding desp...
  15. Are you an organ donor?

    yup when i'm gone i dont need them might as well keep doing what i've been doing and help someone else feel better:hug: