dreamingkim

dreamingkim has 1 years experience and specializes in LTC, Assisted Living.

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1. Labs, when do I have to call the MD?

   dreamingkim posted a topic in Geriatric

   ]I have been working as a nurse in LTC for about a year, but a few months ago I went to assisted living at the same facility. I am ok at interpreting common labs and usually know when I need to call vs fax, I always call my PT/INR values. But when I ...

2. Looking for the PERFECT ink pen ;)

   dreamingkim replied to nkochrn's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I also really like these pens, and no they don't bleed thru paper. They are rather expensive $4-$7 for 2 pens depending on if you get the retractable ones or not. But these pens don't go thru carbon copies, wish they did!

3. No jobs in Fort Wayne for new nurse. Options?

   dreamingkim replied to jlm41's topic in Indiana

   I graduated last year with my LPN, I have had my license for a year now. For you, you would think it would be easier d/t being RN's, but it is still tough. When I graduated I worked at one nursing home/ assisted living as an aide, but there were no n...

4. Dickies Uniforms-Where have they gone?

   dreamingkim replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Yes, bought out by Cherokee. Maybe the sizes will finally run normally. As much as I liked Dickies, I could never understand why 2 different styles in the same size would have such a big size difference.

5. Looking for the PERFECT ink pen ;)

   dreamingkim replied to nkochrn's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Bic Reaction is the best pen I have used. There is a spring in the tip, so you get continuous smooth writing. Love them.

6. Tops with chest pocket AND 2 front pockets?

   dreamingkim replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I love this top! I don't use the chest pocket, but it has a chest pocket and 2 lower ones. It's comfy and cute. Healing Hands 2496 Karen Scrub Top Solid Scrub Tops at UniformAdvantage.com More colors on the Healing Hands website: Topic | Healing Ha...

7. camo scrubs.. opinion

   dreamingkim replied to b2sai's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I was specifically told at a LTC facility I worked at that camo was the one thing I could not wear. Although, I do understand the reasoning.

8. Are there any stretchy scrubs out there?

   dreamingkim replied to pinkrose85's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Cherokee Body scrubs are really nice. They have a knit stretch cotton panel on each side of the tops. I just bought one of the tops and it is comfortable. I have a pair of the pants and they are one of my favorites.

9. Do you actually memorize all pts meds?

   dreamingkim replied to Nuieve's topic in Geriatric

   I have been working in my LTC for the past 3.5 months. I have most of my residents meds memorized by heart. But I work 3rds, so it is a lot less meds to pass. It helps me to make a list of meds due along with my MAR when I am pulling the tabs in the ...

10. New Grad Pay Rates

    dreamingkim replied to ctunurse's topic in Indiana

    I am a recently graduated LPN in northern Indiana and I have 2 jobs in LTC. At one I make $13.50/hr, plus $1 on 2nd and 3rd shift. I knew the pay was low going into it, but wanted the experience. I work in a dementia/ALZ SCU. My other job is at the L...

11. Questions on staffing...

    dreamingkim replied to momnmotn's topic in Indiana

    As far as I know in the state of Indiana there only has to be one RN per 24 hour period. Correct me if I am wrong.

12. 21 SATA questions on my NCLEX!

    dreamingkim replied to rabird's topic in NCLEX

    I guess I should of posted in this thread as to whether I passed or not. I did! So maybe all the SATA's do matter.

13. 21 SATA questions on my NCLEX!

    dreamingkim replied to rabird's topic in NCLEX

    I took my NCLEX-PN today. I had 85 questions and I must of had atleast 10 SATA's, plus a bunch of priority nursing questions. I never did good at SATA questions in school. I walked out of there kinda unsure because of those questions. I am just waiti...

14. if i dont pass ill be fired, help

    dreamingkim replied to murphyal555's topic in NCLEX

    I would suggest trying Exam Cram. The book is really straight forward and easy to learn from. Get the book that has informational chapters, not just the questions (there are 2 different books). I took my boards today and I used mostly this and some o...

15. Brown Mackie College

    dreamingkim replied to tonicareer's topic in Indiana

    I graduated from Brown Mackie in Fort Wayne earlier this year. Certain aspects of that school, such as the financial aid department were absolute chaos most of the time. I did not like the fact that they let every single person off the street into th...