wifeandmomoftwo

wifeandmomoftwo

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About wifeandmomoftwo

wifeandmomoftwo specializes in LTC.


LPN working on pre reqs for RN :)

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  1. New Grad + Herniated Disc

    It's not exactly the same thing but about five years ago I got whiplash in this same area following a minor car accident. I was an an LPN in the nursing home at the time. I'm currently bridging to RN. I sought chiropractic care in an attempt to avoid...
  2. Funny things they say....

    I had a lady the other morning in her early 90's (with dementia) wake up bawling her eyes out. At first I thought she was in physical pain. When we asked her if she was hurting she said "No, it's just my heart. It's broken. You see, my grandson i...
  3. Do you have any authority in your LTC facility?

    Yes I do. One of the advantages of working 11-7. I don't work under anyone's direct supervision. My boss isn't there. I can clock them out if they are insubordinate. If someone doesn't show up I can call around and fill their spot. I can absolut...
  4. How do nurses really feel about CNA/PCTs?

    If I had to sum up how I feel about them in one word it would definitely be grateful. I work 11-7 in LTC/Rehab and am assigned 40 patients. There is no way I would ever make it without them. They are my eyes and ears. I say please and thank you o...
  5. How do you like being an LPN/LVN?

    I've had my license for about seven months. I was one of those people who said they thought they would hate working in LTC. I took a job working at a nursing/rehab center on midnights and LOVE it :) My little old people need someone to take care of...
  6. Reapply a Fentanyl Patch?

    Her orders state to change the patch only every three days. It hadn't even been 24 hours so a new order was needed to do that and I didn't have time to get one before I left. Oncoming nurse was reluctant to call that early in the morning on the week...
  7. Reapply a Fentanyl Patch?

    First of all sorry for the miss spelling. Just noticed and can't figure out how to edit that part About 30 minutes before the end of my shift I had a CNA come to me and say "Ms. Smith's patch came off. I tried to stick it back on." I knew that it wa...
  8. Nurses Enjoy LTC

    I'm just a new grad but I'm working my first job in LTC. I've been there six months on 11-7. Love how much quieter it is at night. I agree with the everything the previous poster who has been in LTC a long time said. I love how blunt the Residents...
  9. Giving Nitro Spray

    I'm glad you posted this! We had a similar experience on midnights in the nursing home recently and I was curious about BP parameters with nitro as we have a standing order for it.
  10. Torn between continuing my education and my family :(

    Thank you all for your input. I still don't know what to do. I'm thinking that I might just cut my number of courses. I wonder if I'm struggling this much with the pre reqs if I'll ever be able to cut it in the nursing program and work full time. ...
  11. I could really use some advice and I figure there are more people on this site that will understand my dilemma than just about anywhere else. I graduated from my LPN program last August at the top of my class, passed boards in late September, and fo...
  12. Putting things together...

    I'm a new LPN working my first job at a SNF for three and a half months now. I work 11-7 and am assigned to 40 residents. I love my job and think the night shift is the perfect place for me. I just don't put things together like the more experienced...
  13. Positive experiences in LTC?

    I started my first job as an LPN a month ago in LTC. I was scared mostly because of some of the stories I've heard. So far, I've had a good experience though. The nurses have been welcoming and help me out if I need advice or I have more than one ...
  14. I'd like to know the answer to this as well both for possible future interviews and for my current new jog. I'm a new grad working in LTC and this is one of the areas that is hard for me.
  15. switching to night shift

    I'm just a new grad but in our facility you don't have to call the family at night unless they are being sent out or have requested to be called for any changes. You can fax the doctor if the incident was witnessed and they didn't hit their head. I...