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

   fuzzball replied to Mandylpn's topic in General Students

   Hi Yes I went to Moraine Park. At that time they had the LPN program. I went to the Moraine Park in Beaver Dam. They did not offer the program in West Bend. Now the progrom is offered at all schools. One can exit after one year for the Lpn-take exam....

2. Wi C.n.a Misconduct!

   fuzzball replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in Wisconsin

   Alot of times its all about scapegoating. Sometimes a facility may want to get even with a employee. It is happening to me. I am a lpn. I did not like a facility in West Bend, Wisconsin. I told management it was the worst place I have ever worked. I ...

3. popliteal anerurysm

   fuzzball replied to fuzzball's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks for your replys. BTW the nurses where I work at are driving me insane. The nurse on days (the one who started the ice packs) got the hint from me. I went through this same situation before with her about ice packs. SAme patient, same situation...

4. popliteal anerurysm

   fuzzball replied to fuzzball's topic in Geriatric

   I guess I should have reworded my questions. Any sites where I can find more information on nursing tx of popliteal anerurysms? Thanks

5. popliteal anerurysm

   fuzzball posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hi Everyone! As usual I need your advice. I came into work yesterday. I was off the 4th. Anyhow I had a resident who was dx previously with a popliteal aneurysm. I came into work at 1100. This pt was in severe pain and was not assessed by the RN. ...

6. medicare policy in LTC

   fuzzball replied to fuzzball's topic in Geriatric

   Greetings Update on this medicare situation. Guess what? It is a billing situation. I was told tonight on pms that the pt is back on medicare. They cannot bill medicare for the one day she was out. Strange indeed. Anyhow the dtr still was not in...

7. medicare policy in LTC

   fuzzball posted a topic in Geriatric

   Greetings I have a question. I am a LPN in LTC environment. I'm still fairly new.(about 1 year) I never knew that a patient who was on medicare could not go out of facility overnight. Out of 39 patients I had one pt. I never saw a policy or proced...

8. LTC workplace violence

   fuzzball posted a topic in Geriatric

   I think I am working in hell. My latest thread was R/T a nurse diverting drugs. Management will not do anything. Tuesday night we had a problem with a CNA. The supervisor and I was reprimending her on taking a break while leaving a hoyer lift pat...

9. Need advice

   fuzzball replied to fuzzball's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks for the FYI thus far. I will update on what happened so far. Pt with ativan: med was DC'd. The rational I was told: maybe (the nurse)they just gives meds to shut them up or to calm them down. UMMMM makes me wonder. The ambien patient- he st...

10. Need advice

    fuzzball posted a topic in Geriatric

    Greetings to all. I have a desperate need to find out if I did the right thing! I have been struggling in LTC as a nurse for 1 year. MY unit consists of 39 patients so it is quite busy. I know the patients meds like the back of my hand. The question ...

11. Need Advice

    fuzzball replied to fuzzball's topic in Geriatric

    Thanks everyone for the replys. LTC is tough. Right now I have no choice but to do ltc. No one will hire a lpn with 3 months of exp. I feel so low. I am starting my prereqs for RN. It may take me 3-4 years but at least I will have the opportuni...

12. Need Advice

    fuzzball posted a topic in Geriatric

    had to edit..thanks guys for the advice LTC nurse who's going crazy:crying2:

13. LPN's working as GN's

    fuzzball replied to 2banurse06's topic in Wisconsin

    2banurse I live near Milwaukee. Yes, you can work with a temp. permit. To find out more information check out Wisconsin department of regulation and licensing. Web page- http://drl.wi.gov/index.htm Hope this helps. Me and my friends just graduated d...

14. Words of wisdom needed ASAP

    fuzzball replied to fuzzball's topic in Geriatric

    I value your tips and knowledge. Already I am starting to feel better about this new job. I feel I can handle it. I know I should have more time orientating but oh well. I will be with a LPN always. I was told I would never be alone until I feel ...

15. Words of wisdom needed ASAP

    fuzzball posted a topic in Geriatric

    HI I am starting my first job in LTC and I was wondering if you guys have some pointers about LTC nursing. I am a fresh newbie LPN and I will be doing med pass by myself but will always have another nurse for awhile with me(she will do doc calls, ch...