mkahnlpn

mkahnlpn specializes in LTC.

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1. New LPN, going on four months at LTC facility. HELP!!

   mkahnlpn replied to SweetmadnessLPN's topic in Geriatric

   this is so familiar, and one of the main topics on this website (IMO) But, honey, I feeeeeeeeel your pain! Like NursehopefulInOH said, the medpass does get alot easier. I agree with her entire reply. I too struggle with my delegation skills. I find i...

2. CNA's/PCTs are worked real hard.

   mkahnlpn replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

   I would say this this whole deal is a matter of perspective. I was a CNA for three years prior to getting my nursing license. Nursing is a whole new world. It is a responsibility that is hard to understand to those who have not experienced it. In th...

3. LTC new nurse burnt out!

   mkahnlpn replied to mkahnlpn's topic in General Nursing

   At the facility I work at we have two "sides" they are actually seperate units, and have two nurses there during the day, and I cover both at night. I do one side HS med pass, and the Q does the other side HS med pass, and I go over to that side and ...

4. Would you advise anyone to get into nursing?

   mkahnlpn replied to -RN-'s topic in General Nursing

   I am! I am! Nursing at a LTC care facility is SOOO much different! I want to help people, and to tuck them in at night, and tell them "its going to be okay." I want to give them their medicine and let them drink their drink of choice to wash it down,...

5. LTC new nurse burnt out!

   mkahnlpn posted a topic in General Nursing

   SO...I am a new nurse (approx 6 months) at a LTC facility. I care for 40+ patients from 6p-6a. I am very overwhelmed. I can handle the residents, I just have a hard time handling the staff. I work with very poor CNAs. Usually we are short staffed. (m...

6. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

   mkahnlpn replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Relations

   I work two units at night. At the HH Unit: quit leaving orders for me! there is no reason why you cannot fax the pharmacy, and write the order into the MAR! Also, quit leaving the workroom and mess...and dumping all of your extra work on me! Also, I ...

7. Disrespectful, Lazy CNAs who bully

   mkahnlpn replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

   This particular issue is actually one of the main reasons I strongly dislike being a nurse. I can handle the family, and the residents who are rude and demanding, but I do not like being a manager! like another person posted, we are not taught in nur...

8. Patients families dictating care and treatment

   mkahnlpn replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

   you guys are so entertaining! LOVE this website! :heartbeat

9. need ideas for nights off

   mkahnlpn replied to abg.icu.rn's topic in General Nursing

   I work this same shift, and it is very hard to find things to do on your nights off. I found myself going to the 24 hour walmart WAY too much...and spending WAY too much. I do search the web alot...(allnurses.com) and I go to several other nursing w...

10. Difficulty with a CNA

    mkahnlpn replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    I completely completely agree! I love that "I am a CnA and I luv my residents!" lol then turn them like your should! LOL

11. Advice needed for coworker problems!!!

    mkahnlpn replied to kidnurse98's topic in General Nursing

    wow. This is a really bad situation. You are completely right, as the nurse on that unit, it it your choice whether you delegate or not. And who you delegate tasks to. You are risking your license here, and I think that you could be right about the P...

12. Need advice/tips on being a good charge nurse

    mkahnlpn replied to scherie88's topic in General Nursing

    I have the exact same problem...and I tell ya, it is really getting to me, personally. I work as a nurse in a LTC facility, and I have 4 aids under me on nights 6p-6a. There is one aid in particular that really knows how to manipulate me. I have also...

13. First Aid

    mkahnlpn replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    yes. one of the requirements for emloyment at my job (LTC) was to be CPR certified.

14. nUrse workIng As a CnA?

    mkahnlpn replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    The lady that hired me knew that I was a nurse when she hired me. But because they needed CNAs so much, and I have been a CNA for years, she told me that I would work as a CNA until a nurse position opened up. Unfortunately, there were some managemen...

15. nUrse workIng As a CnA?

    mkahnlpn replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad...I had a terrible time trying to find a job! several interviews, with no luck, mostly because of my lack of experience. So...because I desperatly needed money, I accepted a job as a CNA. I basically showed them that I meant business, a...