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1. Tips for a new lpn a a LTC Facility

   k.cam replied to jenn_32's topic in Geriatric

   Don't be so hard on yourself. It takes every nurse new to our facility or floor about 2-1/2 hours to finish med pass for 30 residents. Even experienced nurses take extra time when they float or are moved to a new unit. I agree it is more importan...

2. charting MD aware when you were not the one responsible to call MD as per facility policy

   k.cam replied to Yoyo1313's topic in LTAC

   Every facility is different in the wording they use. The key is charting that you have endorsed the responsibility to another person. "Endorsed to Jane Smith RNS, will inform MD in AM." There is nothing wrong with charting that someone has told yo...

3. Reading ahead? New nursing student

   k.cam replied to NursingStudent87's topic in General Students

   Since classes start so soon, just concentrate on preparing for the first day or two of classes. We should all already be in the habit of reviewing the material before class, right? Anything extra you get done is a bonus. I know some people who hav...

4. What does your uniform look like?

   k.cam replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Students

   Our uniform is a white tunic and lab coat (like the OP), with white low-ride boot-cut pants. No athletic shoes, they must be nursing brand shoes. Since I'm ever-so-slightly-not-skinny I was pretty freaked out at the thought of white pants, but when ...